Did You Know The Very First Movie Ever Made Was In New Jersey

On January 7th, 1894, the very first motion picture was copyrighted in West Orange, New Jersey. The film, titled "Fred Ott's Sneeze," was a short black-and-white silent film featuring Fred Ott and shot by William K.L. Dickson. Although it wasn't a long or exciting movie, it holds the distinction of being the oldest surviving motion picture to be copyrighted. Visitors can explore the Thomas Edison National Historic Park in West Orange to see where Edison's inventions came to life. This milestone in film history highlights how New Jersey played a role in changing the world through movies.

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