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Explore the origins of the electric age in Lower Manhattan!
❤️ Ticket sales benefit The Brooklyn Greenway Initiative!
⭐ 50% off for Insider tier members or higher!
Photos Courtesy of Richard Miller & Wikimedia Commons
On September 4, 1882, Thomas Edison flipped the switch on the world’s first electric grid—right here in Lower Manhattan. This electrifying tour and history talk traces how that moment sparked a global revolution, transforming NYC's gas-lit streets into glittering thoroughfares of skyscrapers illuminated by electric lights. You'll follow in the footsteps of a young Nikola Tesla, who arrived in 1884 to work for Edison. Dive into the drama that caused Tesla to shockingly break away from Edison and create his own electric innovations. We’ll explore how electricity helped NYC reach new heights as elevators made it possible for buildings and people to rise higher than ever before. It’s a tour of brilliant minds, bold ideas, and the literal power that built the city.
Rich Miller was previously NYC Energy Policy Chief (1998-2003) and recently retired as Vice-President for Energy and Environmental Law at Con Edison. He has authored articles on New York City’s significant role in the early history of electricity.
"Unusual and terrific!" - Leigh H., New York
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If you are an Insider level member ($20/month), you can reserve 1 discounted ticket to this event. Explorer-level members ($30/month) or Superfans ($100/month) can reserve 2 discounted tickets.
You can reserve as many full-price tickets as are available.
In-person tours may have limited capacity and are booked on a first come, first served basis.
But don’t worry! Sometimes spots open up closer to the event date if there are cancellations. We also repeat our most popular events when possible so you will have another opportunity to join us. There are also multiple other members-only events weekly that you can join in!
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