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THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THOMAS ALVA EDISON

The Man Who Built The Modern World

Inventor, icon, and entrepreneur, Thomas Edison, turned bold ideas into everyday realities, from lighting our homes to capturing sound and film, leaving a legacy that powers creativity and industry around the globe.

Measure The Impact

Electric Lighting

1879

Recorded Sound

1877

Motion Pictures

1891

Batteries

1903

A Legacy You Can License

Edison’s name, image, and trademarks are recognized around the world. From fashion to film, companies license Edison to connect with timeless values: innovation, perseverance, and creativity. 

 

His legacy is more than history — it’s a brand that still sparks progress.

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Partners in Innovation

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like hard work.”

Shaping the next generation of problem-solvers

The Thomas Edison Pitch Contest helps students think like innovators — testing ideas, failing forward, and building solutions that matter. Edison’s method of persistence still shapes how the next generation learns to change the world.

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Partners in Inspiration

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Preserving the world’s first R&D lab

From Edison’s labs at West Orange to the Glenmont estate and the Black Maria film studio, we’re helping preserve the spaces where innovation began. These aren’t just historic sites — they’re reminders of what’s possible when imagination meets hard work.

Invested in History

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO STUDENTS & THEIR BRIGHT IDEAS.

Now Your Can Wear the Legacy.

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”

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