Noel Poirier, Director Of The National Watch & Clock Museum, To Lecture At The Horological Society Of New York

Opened in 1977, the National Watch and Clock Museum is one of the largest horological museums in the world. It is located just three hours outside of New York City, in the watchmaking hub of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – the historical home of Hamilton Watches, and modern day home of Rolex's Lititz Watch Technicum and RGM Watches. Museum Director Noel Poirier will visit the Horological Society of New York on February 1, 2016, to lecture on "Our Shared Horological Heritage: The National Watch & Clock Museum."

Mr. Poirier described his upcoming lecture: "Discover the stories and methods used by the National Watch & Clock Museum to engage the general public in the history, arts, science and technology of our shared horological experience. Housing the largest and most comprehensive public collection of timepieces in North America, the National Watch & Clock Museum may soon stand alone as the only cultural institution actively preserving and presenting this important and meaningful aspect of human existence in the U.S. What are the challenges faced in presenting this story? How will the Museum continue to grow and develop in the future to ensure the story continues to be presented? Why is this story so important to our modern society? I will provide background on the Museum, share its collection and its future in this candid and open discussion."

All HSNY lecture meetings are free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the lecture begins at 7:00 p.m. sharp.

Monday, February 1, 2016, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
HSNY at the General Society Library

HSNY's New Meeting Venue

The General Society Library, 20 W 44th St., between 5th & 6th Ave.

To kick off its 150th anniversary year, HSNY is moving its monthly horological lecture series to the General Society Library in Midtown Manhattan. Founded in 1820, the General Society Library is the second oldest library in New York City. The Library's main reading room is a breathtaking interior space, soaring to a height of three stories and topped by a magnificent skylight. The General Society building is a New York City Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

"With a recent surge in membership, it became clear that HSNY would need to find a new home for its lecture series," said Ed Hydeman, president of the Horological Society of New York. "We could not be more delighted to move to such a prominent and beautiful Midtown Manhattan location during our 150th anniversary year. I am looking forward to a bright future at the General Society Library."

For more information, visit the Horological Society of New York's website.