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Welcome to the Edison Depot Museum
The Thomas Edison Depot Museum,
opened in
2001, enhances visitor appreciation for the life and genius
of Thomas Edison and his boyhood home in Port Huron. The Museum is housed inside the historic Fort Gratiot depot and the
exhibits portray Edison's multi-faceted story of creativity,
family support, adversity, perseverance, and ultimate triumph as
the greatest inventor of our times. Re-created period
environments and hands-on interactives invite visitors to
become participants in this inspiring story and encourage them to
apply their own creativity and ingenuity as they learn about
Edison's life and his inventions.
The story traces the
Edison family's relocation from Ohio to Port Huron, young Tom's
boyhood and school experiences, his avid curiosity and scientific
study fostered by his mother, adolescent entrepreneurial efforts
and his work on trains and in this very depot. A transitional
area depicts Edison's struggles as a young adult as he
drifted from one job to another, experiencing repeated setbacks
in his inventions. This leads into the story of Edison the
inventor. His successes and great contributions to society are presented through a sit-down theater experience, live science
presentations, and hands-on interactives.
In his writings and
conversations, Thomas Edison often referred to his formative
years in Port Huron. It is a place rich in history with
connections to many great people and events. Outdoor exhibits surround the depot, providing insights into this heritage,
highlighting Native American settlements, historic forts, the
city's transportation links, and its importance as an immigration
gateway to the United States.
Outside the depot, a restored
baggage car rests on a spur of railroad track. Inside this
baggage car, visitors discover a re-creation of young
Edison's mobile chemistry lab and printing shop. This is also the unique setting for the Museum's gift shop, encouraging
visitors to take home part of their experience at the Thomas
Edison Depot Museum.
Email:
depot@phmuseum.org
? HRI 1999