Every Timepiece Tells A Story

Every Timepiece Tells A Story

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

6:00pm

Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society 

227 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT

Museum Members: FREE (pre-registration required)

General Admission: $8*

Join us for a presentation on the clock & watchmaking industries of Connecticut's past. Guests will discover the impact of Connecticut manufacturing and the importance of timepieces as historical artifacts and generational family heirlooms. Two Noah Webster-related timepieces will be featured, including Webster’s New Haven-made tall case clock and a pocket watch (c. 1825) on loan to the museum that was gifted from Noah to his son William.

About Patti Philippon:
Patti has worked as a museum professional in Connecticut for over 30 years, including her current position as Executive Director of the American Clock & Watch Museum in Bristol for the past 10 years. Ms. Philippon also serves as Secretary of the City of Bristol’s Historic District Commission. She holds a master’s degree in Art History from UMass Amherst, and an undergraduate degree from Providence College.

*Please note: a $0.73 credit card fee will be added to each General Admission Ticket.