Edison Birthplace Association, Inc.

08/07/2026

Join us! ⬇️

Ready to uncover the hidden stories that built Milan? 🧐🕰️

Join us for "Foundations of the Past: Homes, History, and Heritage," a guided walking tour through the heart of our community. We are honored to present this special event in proud partnership with and the Thomas Edison Birthplace Association, Inc..

Step back in time and explore Milan’s rich legacy through two unique, expert-guided experiences:

🏛️ Part 1: Architectural Walking Tour (1 Hour) – Led by Judith Horchler. Learn to spot classic 19th-century craftsmanship and architectural styles on Milan’s historic homes, from distinctive gables to original foundations.

🪦 Part 2: Cemetery Tour (1 Hour) – Led by Cindi Rospert. Walk through the historic Milan Cemetery to meet the early leaders, canal founders, and the Edison family members who shaped our village.

This event is FREE and open to everyone! While it's a free event, we highly recommend pre-registration to help us with planning and logistics.

📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
📍 Check-in Location: Milan Cemetery Entrance (off Edison Drive).

👇 Use the link in the comments to register and secure your spot today!

Don't miss this opportunity to discover the people and places that defined Milan. We can't wait to see you there! Please remember to wear comfortable walking shoes as both portions involve walking on uneven ground.

Let's uncover our shared heritage together. 🌳🧱

08/03/2026

🎉 Born on this day in 1890: Charles Edison!

While his father, Thomas Edison, lit up the world with his inventions, Charles carved out his own remarkable legacy in public service and business. Taking the helm of Thomas A. Edison, Inc., he proved to be a savvy businessman before dedicating his life to his country.

Did you know he served as the U.S. Secretary of the Navy under FDR and as the 42nd Governor of New Jersey? 🇺🇸⚓️

Today, we remember his dedication to public service and his work in preserving his family's incredible historical legacy.

08/01/2026

🌟 Join us at the Milan Public Library on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM for a fascinating presentation on Glenmont - Thomas Edison's legendary estate.

While our museum honors the modest birthplace where the world's greatest inventor began his journey, this talk explores the striking juxtaposition of how his life ended: living in a magnificent 29-room Queen Anne mansion.

We are thrilled to welcome guest speaker Bruce Tangowski, an expert docent from Glenmont, who will share insights into Mr. Edison's later years and his grand home in West Orange, New Jersey.

This is a FREE to the public event!

Don't miss this incredible peek into the full arc of Edison's extraordinary life and the latest addition to our Edison Heritage Series Tours!!

We'll see you there! 💡

07/30/2026

⚽💃 From World Cup glory to silver screen history, Spain has always known how to capture the spotlight!

Did you know a Spanish flamenco dancer became America’s first-ever film actress? In 1894, Thomas Edison filmed Carmencita twirling into history—and her bold moves were so controversial that she also starred in the first movie ever censored!

Discover how Edison and España intersected in our latest article in the comments!

07/28/2026

‼️ BIG NEWS ‼️

The lineup just got bigger! NEW Youth Sizes have been added to our America-250 Baseball Game T-Shirts!

Grab one for every future all-star in the family before pre-orders close on September 7th!

👉🏻To order, please visit: https://www.tomedison.org/america250-baseball-tshirt

WE WILL SEE YOU AT THE GAME!!⚾️

07/27/2026

On July 4, 1969, Mother Nature brought the historic “Ohio Fireworks Derecho” to Milan, packing 100+ mph winds and a foot of rain. The Huron River crested at a record 31.1 feet, causing unprecedented destruction across the town. But how did the Edison Birthplace miraculously survive the storm of the century? ⛈️🌊

Read our latest blog post to learn how a smart decision made by Samuel Edison back in the 1840s saved the historic home from the devastating Flood of ‘69!

Click the link in the comments to read the full story ⬇️

07/23/2026

On Thursday we talked with Cindi Rospert, The Director of the Edison Birthplace Association, Inc. about the fun events they have coming up! America 250 - Milan, Ohio .
https://www.tomedison.org/

To hear the interview click the link below
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4C5PP3cNu9BvUMg7mYcHDz?si=ZravBkTDTM2g245-n6KqgQ

https://wkfm.com/podcasts-list/afternoons/

07/16/2026

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07/15/2026

Step back in time with America 250-Milan, Ohio! We are officially launching pre-sales for our exclusive vintage base ball game T-shirts - and you won't want to miss out on grabbing this piece of local history!

👕 Why pre-order? These shirts are ONLY available via pre-sale from now until September 7th. They will not be sold at the game, so lock yours in today!

❤️ Play Ball for a Great Cause: 100% of the proceeds from these shirt sales will go directly to support Edison Youth Sports, helping keep our local youth active and thriving!

🗓️Save the Date for the Big Game:

What: Edison Sparks ⚡️ vs. Spiegel Grove Squires 🧢

When: Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Where: The A-Field on S. Main St in Milan

🙌🏻A Massive Thank You to Our Sponsors! This event wouldn't be possible without the incredible generosity of our community partners. A huge shoutout to Great Lakes Electric and Shores & Islands for stepping up to the bat and supporting this celebration.

👉🏻To order, please visit: https://www.tomedison.org/america250-baseball-tshirt

WE WILL SEE YOU AT THE GAME!!⚾️

07/10/2026

Today we remember Theodore Miller Edison, born July 10, 1898, the youngest of Thomas and Mina Edison's children.

Theodore grew up in the shadow of a legend and still carved out a remarkable path of his own. The only one of Edison's children to earn a college degree, he graduated from MIT with a degree in physics and went on to hold more than 80 patents of his own, proof that the family's inventive spark burned bright in the next generation. Later in life, he became a devoted conservationist and a champion for the natural world.

Curiosity, it turns out, runs in the family.