NATIONAL EARMUFF DAY
National Earmuff Day on March 13th recognizes the creation of the protection that keeps our ears warm. The annual celebration highlights the history of the fun and innovative invention each year.
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If you live in a cold climate like Chester Greenwood did, and had large, protruding ears, like Chester Greenwood did, you might be thankful for his invention. National Earmuff Day honors the man who found a better way to keep our ears warm all winter long.
After a day of ice skating in the cold, 15-year-old Chester came up with an idea to keep his big ears warm. Partnering with his grandmother who sewed tufts of fur between loops of wire, Chester soon had a working model.
Farmington, Maine is now the “Earmuff Capital of the World”
On March 13, 1877, he was awarded a patent for his new creation. It was one of many would earn. Greenwood was a prolific inventor, but the invention he is most known for is the earmuff.
For almost 60 years, Greenwood manufactured these ear protectors, which provided jobs for the people in the Farmington, Maine area.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL EARMUFF DAY
Wear your favorite earmuffs and pick up a new pair. Give a pair to a friend or family member as a gift. Or, donate several to a shelter near you. Even with spring approaching, earmuffs will still come in handy. Be sure to use #NationalEarmuffDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL EARMUFF DAY HISTORY
The origin of this day honors Chester Greenwood. However, our research remains somewhat muffled on the creator of the day.
Earmuff FAQ
Q. Are earmuffs just to keep ears warm?
A. No. Earmuffs are also designed to protect the ears from loud sounds. They muffle the noise so we don’t damage our ears and protect our hearing.
Q. Are there different styles of earmuffs?
A. Yes. Earmuffs come in a variety of colors, fabrics, and materials. Some earmuffs are designed to be worn over the top of the head and others wrap around the back of the neck up to the ears.
Q. Can anyone wear earmuffs?
A. Yes. They are made in different and adjustable sizes so anyone can wear earmuffs.
