Special Event

Event

Hands-On History Workshop

Lowell National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Boott Cotton Mills Museum, Tsongas Industrial History Center (115 John St.), 3rd Floor.

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Sunday and Saturday

Dates:

May 03, 2025 to June 14, 2025

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

3 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Partner Program

Visitors can drop in anytime between 1-4 p.m.


Description

Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to offer free, drop-in activities at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum.  Stop by any time between 1:00pm and 4:00pm to try your hand at weaving fabric using hand looms and other fun history and STEM activities. This program is free and open to all.  

While you’re here, you can also watch mechanical power looms run at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum! More information about fees and operating hours for the Boott Cotton Mills Museum can be found here.

Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage, located at 75 John Street, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum.

Reservation or Registration: No