Historic Speedwell - Part 3 - Inside the Telegraph Breakthrough
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Step back in time with us at Historic Speedwell as Beyond The Green – Parks and Paths returns to the birthplace of the American telegraph.
In this episode, we sit down with Karl Wietzel, Sr. Historical Program Specialist for the Morris County Park Commission, to explore the groundbreaking partnership between Alfred Vail and Samuel Morse — and how their work at Speedwell changed communication forever.
From local history to global impact, this conversation highlights how Morristown played a pivotal role in connecting the world long before the internet.
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