Special Event

Event

Lowell Talks: Working on Climate Change - A Community Conversation featuring Todd E. Vachon, PhD

Lowell National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John Street)

Dates & Times

Date:

Sunday, June 9, 2019

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

Type of Event

Partner Program
Talk

Description

Who is leading the fight today for bread, roses, and sustainability, too? This Lowell Talks will feature an expert who works at the intersection of labor organizing and environmental justice, Dr. Todd Vachon. Throughout the conversation, we will consider the connections between labor politics and climate change as well as the prospect of the green new deal. Free and open to all.

Dr. Todd E. Vachon is a PhD Postdoctoral Scholar at Rutgers University and a National Steering Committee Member with the Labor Network for Sustainability.

This free program is hosted at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John Street). Free parking is located at 304 Dutton Street, a 10 minute walk from the museum. On Sundays street parking is also free in metered spaces.

About Lowell Talks:

Join Lowell National Historical Park for Lowell Talks, a series of community conversations on a wide range of historical and contemporary topics. The series will connect historical perspectives and unique insights from Lowell’s history with today’s political and social issues.
 
The series will be hosted by Lowell National Historical Park and presented in partnership with community members and community organizations.  Lowell Talks programs are free and open to all. All participants are encouraged to bring their questions and stories, share their views, and to join in on the conversation. 

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Lowell National Historical Park
978-970-5000