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Motor oil and watches—who knew! Join us at 5:00 PM this Friday at the National Watch and Clock Museum when Executive Director Rory McEvoy will discuss Shell Motor Oil’s promotional watches and quirky ad campaigns.

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Tempus Vitam Regit, Time Rules Life. The National Watch & Clock Museum - LANCASTER County The measurement of time is a science. The creation of the tools for those measurements, an Art. This artform is preserved and celebrated along the banks of t...

Registration is now open for the January 2025 Traveling Workshop F101 in Shalimar, FL, which will cover the American Kitchen Clock Movement. Led by Gary Combs, the 4-day course will focus on the 8-day, time-and-strike clock movement with open mainsprings, typically found in American Kitchen Clocks.

Trolley watches were pocket watches used by operators of electric trolley cars that ran between cities. These watches were required so cars could safely follow timetable instructions and avoid collisions. They were similar to railroad standard watches but had 17 (rather than 21) jewels and were adjusted to fewer positions.

Join Mt. Rainier Chapter 135 and Philip Sauerlender on August 11 @ 1:00 pm PDT to learn all about trolley watches!

The 2024 Rocky Mountain Regional is just a couple weeks away. Come to COOL Colorful Colorado! nawcc21.com/regional

The newly established Chapter 196 South Central Kentucky held its first mart and meeting this past weekend! Want to join the fun? Contact [email protected] for more info or visit nawcc.org.

Recorded presentations from this year’s National Convention will be on our YouTube channel. Watch for more videos this week 👀

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It’s 4th Friday in Columbia this week, and that means it’s time for another great public program at the National Watch & Clock Museum!

Tracie Young, founder of the Raven Ridge Wildlife Center, will discuss what exactly wildlife rehabbers do and what the public can do to help their feathered and furry neighbors. Don’t miss seeing the Center’s newest ambassador, Phoenix the peregrine falcon, at this free presentation!

One spot left! Don’t miss your chance to learn all about the function and repair of the iconic Black Forest cuckoo clock in our July 13-14 workshop. This class is only offered every few years; register today!

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We’re pleased to announce that the museum now participates in Museums for All, a program that boosts accessibility to cultural sites. Visitors with an EBT card and photo ID will receive a discounted admission price. Spread the word!

Couldn’t make it to our National Convention in Chattanooga? Here’s a quick look at some highlights, courtesy of Seth Lingenfelter. Thanks, Seth!

2024 NAWCC National Convention 2024 NAWCC National ConventionIn this video you’ll get a taste of what it’s like to attend the National Convention of the NAWCC. Thank you John and Richard f...

Don’t miss your place at the bench! There are only a few spots left in our Foundational Repair Skills 1 workshop at the School of Horology on August 16-18. Five experts will present the fundamental skills and techniques needed to guarantee success in clock repair and conservation.

Register here: tinyurl.com/bdxutke5

This Sunday!

As a recent Bulletin article showed, Mike Bovarnick is one of the more significant people you may have never heard of. He was one of the main players in the race to develop the first commercial Cesium atomic clock – the Atomichron.

Join Mt. Rainier Chapter 135 on June 9 for an in-depth interview and audience Q&A with Mike about his historic contributions to horology.

Read Mike’s Story: tinyurl.com/5x9da5yw
Details & Meeting Link: tinyurl.com/3kjbtven

Our National Convention is next week! NAWCC Board Members Sherry Kitts and Geoff Parker were featured guests on Chattanooga’s Channel 3 program “Local 3 Plus You” to promote the event. Watch it here!

3 Plus Your Life- National Convention of Watch and Clock Collectors Don't let the time slip away! Head down to the Convention Center on June 15 for the National Convention of Watch and Clock Collectors. From education sessions to a market

It’s the perfect time to schedule summer and fall group tours at the National Watch & Clock Museum! Whether your group is a retirement community, church group, or special interest club, discounted admission rates are available for groups of 10 or more paying guests. Explore the museum on your own, or enjoy a guided tour for an additional charge. We have accessible facilities and plenty of parking space for vans and motor coaches.

Please contact David Ganse at [email protected] or (717) 684-8261, ext. 234 for details.

Tearing Through the Topics Book Group - Time - Meet Up 6/27/2024 - Whatcom County Library System Tearing Through the Topics Book Group - Time - Meet Up 6/27/2024 by wmcleod - a community-created list : Suggestions list for books on the theme of: Time. Come to the book group meet up on June 27th to talk about what you read and learn a bit about what others found. Come also to hear a presentation...

The National Watch & Clock Museum is proud to participate again in the Blue Star Museums program! From now through Labor Day, admission is free for active-duty military and their families, including National Guard and Reserve.

Colorado West Timekeepers Chapter 138 recently celebrated the 100th birthday of longtime member James Corson. James has been an NAWCC member for nearly 65 years and active with Chapter 138 since 1989! 🥳

Reminder: The last day to pre-register for the 2024 NAWCC National Convention is Monday, May 27th. See you in June!

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Registration is now open for the School of Horology’s July Cuckoo Clock workshop. Led by NAWCC Fellow Dave Gorrell, this course will focus on the history, function, and repair of the Regula 1-day movement in the iconic Black Forest cuckoo clock. 🎶 🐦 When was the last time you heard a cuckoo clock strike?

Register Here: tinyurl.com/4ds6uua9

As a recent Bulletin article showed, Mike Bovarnick is one of the more significant people you may have never heard of. He was one of the main players in the race to develop the first commercial Cesium atomic clock – the Atomichron.

Join Mt. Rainier Chapter 135 on June 9 for an in-depth interview and audience Q&A with Mike about his historic contributions to horology.

Read Mike’s Story: tinyurl.com/5x9da5yw
Details & Meeting Link: tinyurl.com/3kjbtven

Sunday May 19, 2024
Greater Massachusetts Chapter No.87
May Meeting
Sunday, May 19th, 2024
AT THE
American Legion Post 227
69 River Street, Middleton, Mass.(off Rt # 114)
8:15 AM - Walk-in Registration Begins
8:30 AM- Mart Opens
9:30 AM Talk in the Corner: Jack Kurdzionak discussing his recent trip to the Inhorgenta Trade Show.
12:00 Mart Closes
Upcoming Meetings
September 15, 2024; November 17, 2024

Interested in machining?

Registration is now open for two tabletop milling machine workshops this fall! These hands-on courses led by Jerry Kieffer will cover machining watch and clock parts.

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/4vejp78s

🤫 Someone posted our May Newsletter a few hours early. Click the link below to read it first.

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NAWCC Members: Registration fees for the 2024 National in Chattanooga will increase on May 1, 2024. Please note that registration is non-refundable after this date. Haven't registered yet? Visit our national website for online or mail-in registration.

2024 NAWCC National Buy, Sell, Trade in the Mart! Opens Friday afternoon, June 14, from noon to 5 pm. Open Saturday, 9 am-5 pm. Public access on Saturday afternoon

Good news! We've extended our special exhibit “S-Town Exquisite Clocks” until July! Learn about John B. McLemore's legacy of beautiful clock restorations and get an up-close look at his craftsmanship at the Museum.