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Edison National Historic SiteThomas Edison sitting on the lawn of Glenmont.
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Edison National Historic Site
Park Newsletter
Several times a year, Edison National Historic Site puts out a park newsletter. It includes things happening in the park, upcoming special events, and even a section on park employees. The newsletters are available here in PDF format. Several headlines are included for each newsletter.  Enjoy!
 

Spring 2008 - Headlines:

  • Penelope Stained Glass Window is Restored
  • Local Artist Paints Ornament for White House Tree
  • New Book Release

Fall 2007   - Headlines:                                                 

  • View of Edison Lab Restored on Main Street
  • Ellen Biddle Shipman Landscapes at Glenmont
  • George W. Johnson First African-American Recording Star

Spring 2006 - Headlines:

  • The Ordeal of Thomas Edison
  • Musicianless Band Debuts at Black Maria Film Festival
  • Laundry Room Exhibit Opens at Glenmont
The talking doll that Edison sold had a ceramic head and metal body.  

Did You Know?
Was Teddy Ruxpin the first talking doll? Think again. Some of the first phonographs that Thomas made were actually talking dolls. The dolls were 18" tall and each had a very small phonograph in its body. The dolls repeated nursery rhymes. You could even buy dolls that spoke different languages.

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Last Updated: April 19, 2008 at 11:53 EST