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Edison National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons
Side view of Edison's home Glenmont.
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Edison's home Glenmont on a bright summer day.

 

 

 

 

 

Glenmont Hours June 7 through September 28, 2008

  • Tours will be given Wednesday through Sunday.
  • House tours are from 10:00am - 4:00pm and begin on the hour.  
  • Grounds are open 9:00am- 5:00pm.

Glenmont Hours - Fall and Winter

  • Tours are given Friday through Sunday.
  • House tours are from 12:00pm - 4:00pm and begin on the hour.  
  • Grounds are open 11:30am - 5:00pm.

 

 

 

 

The Laboratory will remain closed while construction continues.
Photograph of Thomas Edison at the age of fourteen years.  

Did You Know?
There is a rumor that Edison was actually born in Mexico, based on his middle name Alva. However, Alva was the name of a family friend, Captain Bradley. When he was young, Edison's nickname was "Al," from his middle name Alva.

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Last Updated: August 19, 2008 at 13:08 EST