New Jersey has a rich history of innovation and invention that will be celebrated at an upcoming event at the Shady Rest Golf & Country Club in Scotch Plains.
“A History of Inventing In New Jersey: From Thomas Edison to the Ice Cream Cone” will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the country club’s clubhouse at 820 Jerusalem Road.
The event will showcase New Jersey’s legacy as a hub of ingenuity and creativity. From Thomas Edison’s groundbreaking work developing the lightbulb and phonograph to the invention of the ice cream cone, the state has been at the forefront of technological and culinary advancements.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the inventions and innovators that have called New Jersey home over the years. The event aims to highlight how the state has played an important role in shaping modern life through the development of new products and technologies.
The Shady Rest Golf & Country Club provides a fitting venue to explore this history. Founded in 1921, it was the first African-American owned and operated country club in the United States. Over the decades, it welcomed many influential figures, embodying the spirit of trailblazing that has defined New Jersey inventors.
Those interested in attending can find more details on the Scotch Plains website.
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