# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Right Place, The Right Time - The Story of Ridgeway Clocks, division of Gravely Furniture Co.
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: There is no grander statement for the home, nor more coveted prize at a NASCAR race, than a Ridgeway Grandfather Clock. Will Gravely will talk about his family’s unique space in the furniture industry during his program at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at the MHC Heritage Museum.

The history of Ridgeway Clocks started exactly 100 years ago when  Mr. R.P. Gravely and other local businessmen subscribed to $100,000 in  stock to start a company to make furniture in the building in uptown  Martinsville that at the time was that of B.F. and R.P. Gravely, being  used for the manufacture of pins and brackets, etc., for telegraph and  telephone companies. Gravely Furniture Company made household furniture until the early 1960's when they started manufacturing grandfather clocks. The Martinsville Speedway has been giving a Ridgeway Clock  grandfather clock as its race prize since 1964. In 1985, the Gravely  Furniture Company was sold to Pulaski Furniture Corporation. In November  2004, Pulaski sold Ridgeway Clock to Howard Miller Clock Company in  Zeeland, Michigan. Howard Miller announced they would shut down in  2025. 

This program is part of the MHC Historical Society's Sunday Afternoon Lecture series.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/martinsville/the-right-place-the-right-time-the-story-of-ridgeway-clocks-division-of-gravely-furniture-co/200029897459505
- **Event Categories**: sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 102

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Martinsville
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1 E Main St, Martinsville, VA, United States, Virginia 24112
- **lat**: 36.69183
- **long**: -79.87295
- **full address**: 1 E Main St, Martinsville, VA, United States, Virginia 24112

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Right Place, The Right Time - The Story of Ridgeway Clocks, division of Gravely Furniture Co. being held?
  - **A:** The Right Place, The Right Time - The Story of Ridgeway Clocks, division of Gravely Furniture Co. takes place on Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 1 E Main St, Martinsville, VA, United States, Virginia 24112.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Right Place, The Right Time - The Story of Ridgeway Clocks, division of Gravely Furniture Co.?
  - **A:** The Right Place, The Right Time - The Story of Ridgeway Clocks, division of Gravely Furniture Co. is organized by Martinsville-Henry County Heritage Center & Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Right Place, The Right Time - The Story of Ridgeway Clocks, division of Gravely Furniture Co. is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Martinsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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