Located in the historic Butcherton neighborhood, this was the home of the prolific inventor during his brief tenure as a telegrapher with Western Union Company, just after the Civil War. An early motion picture projector, cylinder and disk phonographs, several types of dictating machines and a collection of electric light bulbs are some of Edison's inventions on display. A short video presentation describes the inventor's life; the period 'Boarding Room' depicts Edison's life in
Louisville in 1866-67 and the significance of the telegraph, and a timeline illustrates the inventor's life and some of his most significant inventions.
Group tours of up to 50 persons welcome. Open Tuesday through Saturday and by special appointment; closed major holidays, including Derby Day.
