A child works to cut a piece of paper at the end of an assembly line

Hands-On History: Weaving and Working on the Line

Lowell National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Sep 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • Free

Experience history by doing!

Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary!

"Hands-On History" takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October on the 3rd Floor of the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA).

This month’s activities include:

Weaving on a hand loom and try working on a fun assembly line.

These free, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages.

Explore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history, there’s something hands-on for everyone.

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:

Sep 12, 2026

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

3 hours

This is a drop-in event. Come anytime between 1pm and 4pm to participate.

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Partner Program
Tags: hands on history