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National Parks Second Century Commission Releases Report

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Date: September 25, 2009

The National Parks Second Century Commission released their findings in a report on Thursday, September 24, 2009.  The Commission examined the National Parks today and the report presents a vision for the next 100 years.

The report includes references and findings from their visit to Lowell National Historical Park, one of five "exemplar" parks the Commission visited during their year long project.

The report and more information about the Commission are available at http://www.npca.org/commission.

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: September 25, 2009 at 18:51 EST