Step into history with lead historian Chase with a discussion on Thomas Edison’s search for natural rubber. The 1920s saw the United States face a
crisis with rubber prices rising and no source to be found domestically. Thomas Edison accepted this challenge by testing thousands of plants gathered from around the world thanks to his friends like Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone. Edison’s Fort Myers laboratory would find success, but it would be too late with advances in synthetic rubber and his passing in 1931. Join us for this free virtual presentation to learn about Edison’s quest for natural rubber and challenges he faced through his years of experimentation. Advance registration is required. Click here to register.
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