Symposium Registration

October 21 – October 24, 2024 Sturbridge, Mass…

Ward Francillon

The NAWCC annual educational symposium is named in honor of the late Ward Francillon.  The following tribute explains why…

James Arthur

Past Lectures hosted by NYU and NAWCC…

Past Symposia

1980 – 2023…

2024 Ward Francillon Time Symposium

A Horological Tour of New England

October 21 – 24, 2024

Join us for the 2024 Ward Francillon Time Symposium and take tour through time, watch and clock-making in New England. Experience New England horology with original lectures and exclusive museum tours at The Willard House and Clock Museum, Old Sturbridge Village including the J. Cheney Wells clock collection and The American Clock and Watch Museum.

  • Monday, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Symposium Meet and Greet Welcome Reception at the Publick House
  • Tuesday, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM: Morning Lectures & Willard House & Clock Museum Tour  
    • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Banquet 
  • Wednesday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Morning Lectures & J. Cheney Wells Collection Tour at Old Sturbridge Village
    • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on your own choice of venue
  • Thursday, 9:00 AM –3:30 PM: American Clock and Watch Museum Tour
    • Lunch 

All museum admissions included in pricing.

Questions – Contact Howard Cohen (howard-cohen@comcast.net) or Cathy Gorton (cathy.gorton@gmail.com).