Trumbull County Clock Industry

Before Trumbull County had iron or steel, clock production was the flourishing industry in this region in the early 19th century. It has been estimated that upwards of 40,000 clocks were produced in Trumbull County in workshops from Vienna to Hartford and Warren. Join us for a conversation with Chris Klingemier, clock collector and historic preservationist, who demystifies wooden-works clocks and reveals how clock makers transformed and bolstered Trumbull County’s early economy.