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Lowell National Historical Park
Guided Tours & Programs


 

Tour and Program

Schedule: October 13 - November 28

Locks to Locks

2:30-4:00pm Sunday, free

Water Power in Lowell

2:30-4:00pm Monday, free

Mill Girls and Immigrants

2:30-4:00pm Tuesday, free

Locks to Locks

2:30-4:00pm Wednesday, free

Water Power in Lowell

2:30-4:00pm Thursday, free

Mill Girls and Immigrants

2:30-4:00pm Friday, free

Mill Girls and Immigrants

2:30-4:00pm Saturday, free



All tours are free and  begin at the park visitor center at 246 Market Street. 

Reservations: 978-970-5000.


 

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: October 13, 2009 at 07:37 EST