Education Programs

The Tsongas Industrial History Center is an education partnership between the University of Massachusetts Lowell School of Education and the National Park Service at Lowell National Historical Park.

Please visit the Tsongas Industrial History Center for more information, or call 978-970-5080

The Tsongas Industrial History Center is a hands-on center where students learn about the American Industrial Revolution through activities and tours of the sites where history—and science—happened. Students "do history" by weaving, working on an assembly line, becoming history detectives, or voting in a town meeting. Students can also "do science" as they use the engineering design process, manipulate simple machines, create canal systems and test water wheels, measure water quality, or discover river cleanup techniques.

 
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Weaving at the Tsongas Industrial History Center

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Reservations Now Accepted!


Thank you for your interest in Tsongas Industrial History Center education programs. We are currently accepting reservations for in-person programs for the 2024-2025 school year.

In-Park Programs:

The following programs will be available for the 2024-25 school year.

Virtual Field Trips:
Virtual Field Trips will remain available throughout this school year. We encourage you to consider these popular programs for your classes!

Call us at 978-970-5080 to reserve in-person or Virtual Field Trip programs.
 
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Plan a Field Trip to Lowell

Registration for hands-on, minds-on field trips at the Tsongas Industrial History Center is now open for the 2024-2025 school year!

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Plan a Virtual Field Trip to Lowell

Virtual Field Trips provide students with an in-depth look at the Industrial Revolution. Schedule your virtual program today!

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Online Resources for Students

Looking to learn more about the Industrial Revolution? Check out the digital education resources at the Tsongas Industrial History Center!

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Take a Virtual Tour!

Explore the Boott Cotton Mills Museum Weave Room and the Merrimack River Riverwalk with 360° panoramic photos and video.

Last updated: September 19, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

67 Kirk Street
Lowell, MA 01852

Phone:

978 970-5000

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