Nestled in the rolling hills of Central Massachusetts, Willard House is one of Grafton's oldest buildings, constructed in the early 1700s in what was then known as the Indian settlement of Hassanamisco. Four of Joseph's grandsons - Benjamin, Simon, Ephraim, and Aaron Willard - would become America's preeminent 19th century clockmakers, making their first clocks in 1766 in their small Grafton workshop. In 1802, Simon Willard obtained a patent for his Improved Timepiece, or "banjo" clock. Today the banjo is considered to be one of the most significant styles of early 19th century American timepieces.

Willard House is now open. 

Summer hours, July 8 - December 31

Tuesday-Saturday

10:00am - 4:00pm

Tours:  10:30AM and 2:00PM

Visit https://willardhouse.org/contact to book a tour

Closed Sunday, Monday and all national holidays

Willard House & Clock Museum

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