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Weaving Global Textile Justice

Lowell National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Apr 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM
  • Free

Register

To reserve your spot, please email: Elizabeth.Pellerito@gmail.com or use this form.

Join Elizabeth Pellerito, director of the UMass Lowell Labor Education Program, for "Weaving Global Textile Justice" a free crafting workshop.

Learn about the fast fashion industry and the impacts on workers and the environment. Discuss ways workers are fighting back and how people can support them. Following the discussion, learn to weave with used textiles.

No experience necessary and all materials are provided!

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

This event will take place in the counting house of the Boott Cotton Mills Museum located at 115 John Street. Lowell National Historical Park visitors may park at the Hamilton Canal Innovation District parking garage at 350 Dutton St., Lowell. Parking in this garage (only) is available to National Park visitors at no cost provided they obtain a valid parking voucher at either the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center at 246 Market Street, or at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum at 115 John Street.

Latitude and Longitude 43.000000, -71.000000

Schedule

Date:

Apr 6, 2024

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours

Contact Information

Elizabeth Pellerito

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Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Partner Program
  • Talk