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Lowell National Historical Park
Education Programs
 

The Tsongas Industrial History Center is a partnership between Lowell National Historical Park and the University of Massachusetts/Lowell. The education programs available through the Center combine the historical resources in Lowell with focused interactive learning. Please visit the Tsongas Industrial History Center for more information.

"Inventing America: Lowell and the Industrial Revolution, Landmarks of American History Teacher Workshop. Click here for more information."

 
The Lowell Civic Collaborative- A Guidebook for projects between community colleges and National Parks. For more information, contact Becky Warren, Supervisory Park Ranger, Lowell NHP, 978-970-5023.  Click here for the guidebook.
 
Photo of mill workers outside of a Boardinghouse  

Did You Know?
There were female and male overseers in the mills of Lowell in the 19th century. In Rev. Henry Miles' book, Lowell As It Was, and As It Is, he mentions that the Boott Cotton Mills has recently opened a new weave room and it is being overseen by two women overseers.
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Last Updated: June 12, 2009 at 12:26 EST