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Lowell National Historical Park
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Welcome to Lowell!

 The story of Lowell is a powerful experience within a landscape that has much to offer. The revolutionary thinking that took place in the 19th century continues into the 21st century. The creation of this national park is one of those revolutionary ideas that was spawned with great public enthusiasm. Here we tell the stories of innovation in technology and engineering and of people who came from faraway lands looking to make a better life for themselves and their families.

Today, we offer opportunities to experience Lowell in exciting ways. Ride the rails on the historic replica trolleys, cruise the canals aboard one of our four tour boats, or walk along the Riverwalk or Canalway to one of many museums and historic sites within the Park. The evenings are filled with the sounds of music as we celebrate our 20th anniversary of the Lowell Summer Music Series at Boarding House Park. The Lowell Folk Festival is the main event in July as over 100,000 people come to Lowell and the Park to celebrate traditional music, ethnic foods and crafts.

Welcome! We look forward to hosting your trip to Lowell National Historical Park.

Michael Creasey
Superintendent


 

 

Boott Cotton Mills Museum
Visit an operating weave room!
Don’t miss the roar of a 1920s weave room with operating power looms!
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Hank Knoblock
What is it like to volunteer?
Find out from the volunteers themselves.
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Bring history alive for your students with a visit to the Tsongas Industrial History Center at Lowell National Historical Park.
Bring history alive for your students
Bring history alive for your students with a visit to the Tsongas Industrial History Center at Lowel
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Lowell Photo Contest
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Win prizes, recognition, and exhibition in the Park.
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Weave Room, Lowell National Historical Park  

Did You Know?
By 1850 the mills commemorated at Lowell National Historical Park were annually producing enough cloth to encircle the earth twice!

Last Updated: June 08, 2009 at 13:50 EST