Stories

A selection of stories and events from here in Lowell have been hand-selected and provided below! If you would like to know more about the park's history or how it is being remembered and represented in the present, choose one of the stories below to read!
 
  • A full trolley riding along tracks toward the camera, black and white photo
    The Trolleys

    Lowell's trolleys once provided a convenient trip to work in the mills, and today ferry visitors between the Park's various sites!

  • A quarter with an image of a mill girl working at a loom on it, with the Boott Clocktower in back
    Lowell NHP Quarter

    Lowell is the Massachusetts representative for the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, and they are now in circulation!

  • An ornate silver pitcher
    The Francis Pitcher

    James B. Francis was given a silver pitcher for helping save the city from a massive flood, but its whereabouts are still unknown!

  • Two workers, a man and a woman, work on a line of power looms in a recreated factory setting
    Park Handbook

    If you would like to read more about Lowell National Historical Park, the text of our official Park Handbook is available here!

  • Three rangers stand arm in arm at the Lowell Women's Week celebration
    Lowell Women's Week

    Lowell Women's Week celebrates women and their contributions to the development of the city!

Last updated: August 26, 2022

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