Guided Tours and Programs Lowell's Hidden History January 2011
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Contact: Phil Lupsiewicz, 978-275-1705
Guided Tours and Programs Lowell's Hidden History Weekends at 2:30; 60-90 minutes in length, Free. Join Lowell National Historical Park Rangers as they present walks and talks on numerous aspects of Lowell's history. These popular programs will be offered weekends in January and offered throughout the winter.
Saturday, January 8 Farm to Factory Ever wondered how cloth is made? Before Lowell's mills began producing cloth, many in New England made cloth at home by hand. Learn to weave on hand looms in this interactive workshop! Program begins at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. Sunday, January 9 Lowell: America's Early Water Laboratory Learn about the transformation of Lowell from a rural hamlet into the premier city for the 19th century study and use of water power. Explore the historic canal system first-hand and discover its hidden influence on 21st century technology. Saturday, January 15 Who is an American? Lowell's Immigration Stories Do you have what it takes to become a US citizen? This lively indoor program explores the continuing story of immigration. Take the naturalization exam, recite the Oath of Allegiance, and discover artifacts that capture Lowell's immigrant voices. Sunday, January 16 Mill Girls & Immigrants Explore the stories of Lowell's working people and their homes on this walking tour of "the Acre,""Little Canada," and a restored boardinghouse. Saturday, January 22 Tunes and Tales of the Mill Era Join a park ranger to discover the history of working people in Lowell through story and song, with vocals, fiddle, banjo, guitar, and mountain dulcimer. Sunday, January 23 Who is American? Lowell's Immigration Stories Do you have what it takes to become a US citizen? This lively indoor program explores the continuing story of immigration. Take the naturalization exam, recite the Oath of Allegiance, and discover artifacts that capture Lowell's immigrant voices. Saturday, January 29 Farm to Factory Ever wondered how cloth is made? Before Lowell's mills began producing cloth, many in New England made cloth at home by hand. Learn to weave on hand looms in this interactive workshop! Program begins at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. Sunday, January 30 Lowell: America's Early Water Laboratory Learn about the transformation of Lowell from a rural hamlet into the premier city for the 19th century study and use of water power. Explore the historic canal system first-hand and discover its hidden influence on 21st century technology. |
Did You Know?
There are 5.6 miles of canals at Lowell National Historical Park. The canals channeled the Merrimack River's 32 foot drop to Lowell's mills providing power for the mill machinery.