Nationwide annual scholarship program dedicated to professional careers in clockmaking and conservation. A third clockmaker joins the Gow community. 

Establishing a long-term plan to support the study of horology (the study of time and timekeepers) and assist those working toward a professional career in clockmaking and restoration, the family of former Willard House & Clock Museum conservator, David G. Gow and the museum is pleased to announce the 2024 Gow scholarship recipient. 

Introducing Jennifer Hohman 

Jennifer Hohman of Springboro, Ohio was among a select group of applicants competing for the scholarship. Jennifer transitioned from a 15-year career as a Registered Piano Technician and piano teacher to a full-time clockmaker with a brick-and-mortar business. She has apprenticed under several clockmakers around the country. 

When asked why she moved to clockmaking, she said, “Unlike pianos, clocks feature a nearly endless variety of mechanical designs and technology. There are many different occupations in creating a clock, from metalsmiths and dial painters to cabinet makers.” Hohman continues, “I may never run out of new facets to explore within horology. [The] overlap from musicians to horologists is simply fascinating.” 

Supporting a specialized trade and growing a community of clockmakers 

“We celebrate Jennifer’s entry into the Gow scholarship community”, says Callum Gow of the scholarship review board. “Her growing body of technical knowledge and experience owning a new clockmaking shop makes her uniquely qualified as a scholarship recipient.” Callum continues, “we look forward to hearing about her success and challenges in her career.” 

“Today, the Gow family with the collaboration of the museum trustees and staff, established the memorial scholarship to help worthy students obtain this specialized training. The details: 

• Any US-based student that has begun the journey into the profession of clockmaking qualifies. 

• $5000 will be awarded and the money may be used attend advanced courses provided by various clock and watch making schools across the country. 

Applications for the 2025 scholarship are due by November 4, 2025. The recipient will be announced on December 16, 2025. 

To learn more about the Gow Memorial Scholarship for Horology, go to: https://willardhouse.org/david-gow-scholarship 

To donate to the Gow Scholarship, call the museum at 508-839-3500; mail a check to the museum or hit the DONATION button on the Willard House & Clock Museum homepage button at https://willardhouse.org. Please indicate the donation is for the Gow Scholarship. 

Located at 11 Willard Street in North Grafton, MA, Willard House and Clock Museum exhibits more than 90 Willard clocks in the birthplace and original workshop of the Willard clockmakers, along with family portraits, furnishings and other family heirlooms. The work of all three generations of Willard clockmakers, focusing on the famed brothers, Simon Willard and Aaron Willard are displayed. The Museum tour includes the original Willard House built in 1718, the original 1766 clock-making workshop, and three modern galleries. 

Willard is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

Visit the Willard House and Clock Museum website at www.willardhouse.org