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Grand Opening of the Laboratory Complex

The Laboratory Complex will be opening October 10, 2009. For the latest information, visit our Grand Opening Media page.

 

 

 

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at the park or who takes care of the greenhouse or gives tours of the home? Read the park newsletters and discover a whole new side of Thomas Edison National Historical Park.

 
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Servants dining room with original "Dreadnought Tile" flooring.

New Flooring

The Servants’ Dining Room is the only room in the house that still has the original “Dreadnought Tile” interlocking flooring. This winter, Thomas Edison National Historical Park will install reproduction linoleum to reinstate this character-defining feature. More...

The graves of Thomas and Mina Edison.  

Did You Know?
Thomas Edison passed away in 1931 and his wife Mina passed in 1947. They were buried at Rosedale Cemetery. In 1963, the family had Thomas and Mina re-buried at the home they loved and where they spent their 44 years together - Glenmont.

Last Updated: September 15, 2009 at 16:25 EST