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Lowell National Historical Park
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July 07, 2008
Amelia's Last Lecture
It is 1937. You are in the audience of Amelia Earhart's last public appearance before her round-the-world flight. Listen to first-hand accounts of record-breaking flights and her outspoken views on women's rights. At this free one hour program on Tuesday, July 8, you will hear of Amelia Earhart's courage and drive to succeed which has inspired girls and women for over 70 years.

June 24, 2008
Lowell NHP reflects on the past looks to the future during 30th Anniversary
On June 6, 2008,400 attendees filled the Lowell Memorial Auditorium at this event hosted by The Lowell Plan. They enjoyed breakfast, viewed the feature program, and heard from guest speakers whose connections to the city and the park span the 30 years of accomplishments and a core dedication to the first urban national park.

May 30, 2008
100 year old canal lock opens to tours
For the first time since 1901, Lowell National Historical Park, guided a canal boat through the city's Swamp Locks, making the 13-foot drop on the Pawtucket Canal into the "industrial canyon."

April 24, 2008
Get Your Stewardship -Kicks- in Lowell in 2008
Volunteer cleanup and stewardship opportunities at Lowell National Historical Park.

March 03, 2008
Trolleys Return Photo Opportunity
Photo Opportunity.  The Lowell National Historical Park trolleys return to the streets of Lowell, signifying a sure sign of the return of spring.

March 03, 2008
Lowell Summer Music Series announces partial 2008 lineup
Lowell Summer Music Series announces first six performers for the 2008 music series.

February 01, 2008
Kids Week 2008
The theme for Kids’ Week in Lowell 2008 is Winter Games! Join Lowell Parks and Recreation, American Textile History Museum, New England Quilt Museum, Brush Art Gallery & Studios, Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell Police Department, Pollard Memorial Library, and others for a fun-filled week of activities, games, crafts, entertainment, and storytelling during February school vacation week.

August 21, 2007
28th ANNUAL BANJO AND FIDDLE CONTESTS
The sounds of Bluegrass, Dixieland, old time mountain picking, and the strains of ethnic dance tunes from all over the world will flow from Boarding House Park in Lowell, Massachusetts, on Saturday, September 8, 2007, during the Banjo and Fiddle Contests.

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Did You Know?
Gamblers today can buy a "lucky cologne" which has its origins in the heart of Lowell National Historical Park. One of several local patent medicine companies, E.W. Hoyt & Co. produced personal products like Rubifoam tooth cleaner and Hoyt's German Cologne on Middlesex Street during the late 1800's.

Last Updated: March 04, 2008 at 11:47 EST