"Thomas Davenport was probably the first person in the world to foresee an electric future. Born in Williamstown, Vermont in 1802 and trained there as a blacksmith, he moved to Brandon in 1823. Over the next decade he developed a strong interest in the new science of electricity. In 1834 he began working full-time on developing an electric motor. In 1837 the U.S, and British governments granted him the first patents ever awarded for one. Davenport never earned a penny from his electrical experiments. He continued with them until his early death in 1849 because he believed that electric power was cleaner, quieter, safer and more efficient than anything that had come before and that it would change the world."

"At the Davenport Electric Fest our mission is to honor the history of electric motor technology while advancing the adoption of electric vehicles and equipment to help build a sustainable future. "

If you come, you will see a working replica of Davenport's 1837 patent model which resides at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. The replica was built by a Huntington, VT resident! Beta Technologies is also expected to bring examples of their cutting edge eVTOL technology. Who says learning takes a break during the summer? Or after retirement!

For more info: https://www.davenportelectricfest.com/

Event Info

Nov 12, 2024, 6:30 to 7:30 PM

Nov 16, 2024, 8:30 AM to 12 PM

Nov 17, 2024, 9:30 to 10:45 AM