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Thomas Edison sitting in front of Glenmont reading a book.
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Thomas Edison enjoys the front yard of his home, Glenmont.

Spend a morning or afternoon exploring the estate of Thomas and Mina Edison called Glenmont. Thomas Edison purchased this grand estate for his new bride Mina Miller Edison in 1886.  It is here that the Edisons raised their children, entertained friends, family and Edison business associates.  Spend some time wandering the grounds and see why Thomas and Mina loved their home.


 

 

 
Thomas and Mina Edison with Madeleine, Charles and Theodore.  

Did You Know?
Did you know that Thomas Edison had six children? Marion, Thomas Jr., whom Thomas called Dot and Dash after his telegraph work, and William Leslie, from his first marriage to Mary Stillwell. Madeleine, Charles, and Theodore from his second marraige to Mina Miller.
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Last Updated: August 15, 2007 at 12:44 EST