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Welcome to Lowell National Historical Park

The early story of America's Industrial Revolution is commemorated at Lowell National Historical Park in the midst of this lively city. The Park offers visitors an in-depth look into the past that brought the 19th century textile industry to tap the waterpower of the Merrimack River while also revealing cultural connections to the present and visions for the future.

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Lowell National Historical Park 30th Anniversary Logo

Park 30th Anniversary

'The report "Lowell National Historical Park: 30 Years of Preservation and Innovation for Future Generations" offers insights into the Park's past, present, and future.'

'The "Heritage Preservation and Development White Paper" was prepared by Jonathan Lane and Dennis Frenchman as part of Lowell National Historical Park's 30th anniversary activities looking at the past, present and future of the Park.'

'The "The Presentation of Lowell's Stories White Paper" was prepared by Peter O'Connell and Gray Fitzsimons as part of Lowell National Historical Park's 30th anniversary activities looking at the past, present and future of the Park.'
 
Weavers, Boott Cotton Mills Museum, Lowell National Historical Park

Exhibits and Tours

Take a guided tour of Lowell by trolley or explore the Merrimack on our canal boat tours. Uncover the Industrial Revolution through interactive exhibits at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum, and see the operating power looms. To learn more about the people behind the history, visit the Mill Girls and Immigrants Exhibit. For these and other activities, see  guided tours and exhibits.

Join us for the 22nd Lowell Folk Festival as well as the Lowell Summer Music Series.

 
Lowell Annual Report, Lowell Summer Offering and Lowell Winter Offering document covers

Park News

What’s new at Lowell National Historical Park?  Check out our news releases and read "The Lowell Offering," the park newspaper. To subscribe to our rss feed, click here.

 
Canal boat tour at Lowell National Historical Park.

Education and Research

Lowell National Historical Park is a great resource for both educators and students. The park offers education programs at the Tsongas Industrial History Center. Students can learn more about the history of Lowell at the Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center, or explore the park handbook, brochures, and museum collections.

 

Write to

Superintendent
67 Kirk Street
Lowell, MA 01852

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Phone

General Information & Reservations
(978) 970-5000

Fax

(978) 970-5085

Climate

The weather varies from season to season. The summers are generally warm while the winters can be cold with wind, ice, and snow. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, and dress according to the weather.
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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 19, 2008 at 07:50 EST