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Making Textiles: From Spinning to Weaving 

Lowell National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Feb 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Join rangers from Lowell National Historical Park to learn about each step in the process of weaving. Try your hand at spinning on a drop spindle and learn about spinning wheels. Weave your own piece of cloth using hand looms, and create a woven paper placemat.   

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

This program takes place at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.). Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage, located at 75 John Street, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum.

Latitude and Longitude 42.647348, -71.306939

Schedule

Date:

Feb 22, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours

This is a drop-in event. Stop by any time in the scheduled time to participate.

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Tags: kids week