• Hands-On History: Weaving & Water Power

    Tsongas Industrial History Center

    "Hands-On History at the Tsongas Industrial History Center" Saturday, October 10th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!) Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary! "Hands-On History" takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October. 3rd Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA) This month’s activities include: Weaving on a hand loom, test different types of water wheels, and build your own model canal system to discover the innovative system that powered Lowell’s mills. These free, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages. Explore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history, there’s something hands-on for everyone. Questions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu

  • Hands-On History: Weaving & Working on the Line

    Tsongas Industrial History Center

    "Hands-On History at the Tsongas Industrial History Center" Saturday, September 12th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!) Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary! "Hands-On History" takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October. 3rd Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA) This month’s activities include: Weaving on a hand loom and try working on a fun assembly line. These free, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages. Explore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history, there’s something hands-on for everyone. Questions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu (If you can't make it this month, look for our future events on the 2nd Saturday of every month until October.)  

  • Hands-On History: Weaving & Engineering

    Tsongas Industrial History Center

    "Hands-On History at the Tsongas Industrial History Center" Saturday, October 10th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!) Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary! "Hands-On History" takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October. 3rd Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA) This month’s activities include: Weaving on a hand loom and taking on a fun engineering challenge inspired by the innovations of the Industrial Revolution. These free, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages. Explore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history, there’s something hands-on for everyone. Questions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu (If you can't make it this month, look for our future events on the 2nd Saturday of every month until October.)

  • Hands-On History: Weaving & Lowell’s Many Cultures

    Tsongas Industrial History Center

    "Hands-On History at the Tsongas Industrial History Center" Saturday, October 10th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!) Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary! "Hands-On History" takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October. 3rd Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA) This month’s activities include: Weaving on a hand loom and explore cultural objects from a some of the many different cultural groups that call Lowell home. These free, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages. Explore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history, there’s something hands-on for everyone. Questions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu (If you can't make it this month, look for our future events on the 2nd Saturday of every month until October.)

  • Hands-On History: Weaving & Working on the Line

    Tsongas Industrial History Center

    "Hands-On History at the Tsongas Industrial History Center" Saturday, October 10th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!) Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary! "Hands-On History" takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October. 3rd Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA) This month’s activities include: Weaving on a hand loom and try working on a fun assembly line. These free, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages. Explore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history, there’s something hands-on for everyone. Questions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu (If you can't make it this month, look for our future events on the 2nd Saturday of every month until October.)

  • Hands-On History: Weaving & Water Power

    Tsongas Industrial History Center

    "Hands-On History at the Tsongas Industrial History Center" Saturday, October 10th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!) Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations, Doors Open Lowell and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary! "Hands-On History" takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October. 3rd Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA) This month’s activities include: Weaving on a hand loom, test different types of water wheels, and build your own model canal system to discover the innovative system that powered Lowell’s mills. These free, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages. Explore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history, there’s something hands-on for everyone. Questions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu (If you can't make it this month, look for our future events on the 2nd Saturday of every month until October.)

  • Hands-On History Workshop

    Recurring
    Boott Cotton Mills Museum @ 115 John St, Lowell, MA 01852, USA, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States +1 more

    Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to offer free, drop-in activities at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. Stop by any time between 1:00pm and 4:00pm to try your hand at weaving fabric using hand looms and other fun history and STEM activities. This program is free and open to all. While you’re here, you can also watch mechanical power looms run at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum! More information about fees and operating hours for the Boott Cotton Mills Museum can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/boott-cotton-mills-museum.htm Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage, located at 75 John Street, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. For more information about Lowell National Historical Park visit, www.nps.gov/lowe For more information about the Tsongas Industrial History Center, visit: www.uml.edu/tsongas

  • Hands-On History Workshop

    Recurring
    Boott Cotton Mills Museum @ 115 John St, Lowell, MA 01852, USA, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States +1 more

    Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to offer free, drop-in activities at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. Stop by any time between 1:00pm and 4:00pm to try your hand at weaving fabric using hand looms and other fun history and STEM activities. This program is free and open to all. While you’re here, you can also watch mechanical power looms run at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum! More information about fees and operating hours for the Boott Cotton Mills Museum can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/boott-cotton-mills-museum.htm Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage, located at 75 John Street, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. For more information about Lowell National Historical Park visit, www.nps.gov/lowe For more information about the Tsongas Industrial History Center, visit: www.uml.edu/tsongas

  • Hands-On History Workshop

    Recurring
    Boott Cotton Mills Museum @ 115 John St, Lowell, MA 01852, USA, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States +1 more

    Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to offer free, drop-in activities at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. Stop by any time between 1:00pm and 4:00pm to try your hand at weaving fabric using hand looms and other fun history and STEM activities. This program is free and open to all. While you’re here, you can also watch mechanical power looms run at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum! More information about fees and operating hours for the Boott Cotton Mills Museum can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/boott-cotton-mills-museum.htm Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage, located at 75 John Street, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. For more information about Lowell National Historical Park visit, www.nps.gov/lowe For more information about the Tsongas Industrial History Center, visit: www.uml.edu/tsongas

  • Hands-On History Workshop

    Recurring
    Boott Cotton Mills Museum @ 115 John St, Lowell, MA 01852, USA, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States +1 more

    Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to offer free, drop-in activities at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. Stop by any time between 1:00pm and 4:00pm to try your hand at weaving fabric using hand looms and other fun history and STEM activities. This program is free and open to all. While you’re here, you can also watch mechanical power looms run at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum! More information about fees and operating hours for the Boott Cotton Mills Museum can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/boott-cotton-mills-museum.htm Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage, located at 75 John Street, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. For more information about Lowell National Historical Park visit, www.nps.gov/lowe For more information about the Tsongas Industrial History Center, visit: www.uml.edu/tsongas

  • Hands-On History Workshop

    Recurring
    Boott Cotton Mills Museum @ 115 John St, Lowell, MA 01852, USA, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States +1 more

    Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to offer free, drop-in activities at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. Stop by any time between 1:00pm and 4:00pm to try your hand at weaving fabric using hand looms and other fun history and STEM activities. This program is free and open to all. While you’re here, you can also watch mechanical power looms run at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum! More information about fees and operating hours for the Boott Cotton Mills Museum can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/boott-cotton-mills-museum.htm Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage, located at 75 John Street, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. For more information about Lowell National Historical Park visit, www.nps.gov/lowe For more information about the Tsongas Industrial History Center, visit: www.uml.edu/tsongas

  • Hands-On History Workshop

    Recurring
    Boott Cotton Mills Museum @ 115 John St, Lowell, MA 01852, USA, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States +1 more

    Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to offer free, drop-in activities at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. Stop by any time between 1:00pm and 4:00pm to try your hand at weaving fabric using hand looms and other fun history and STEM activities. This program is free and open to all. While you’re here, you can also watch mechanical power looms run at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum! More information about fees and operating hours for the Boott Cotton Mills Museum can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/boott-cotton-mills-museum.htm Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage, located at 75 John Street, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. For more information about Lowell National Historical Park visit, www.nps.gov/lowe For more information about the Tsongas Industrial History Center, visit: www.uml.edu/tsongas