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Hands-On History: Weaving & Water Power

October 10 @ 1:00 pm
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Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 3rd Floor
Tsongas Industrial History Center
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Category: Arts & Culture, Free Events, Historical, Kids & Family

Saturday, May 9th and Saturday, October 10th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!)

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, Doors Open Lowell and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary!

“Hands-On History” takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October.

3rd Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA)

This month’s activities include:

Weaving on a hand loom, test different types of water wheels, and build your own model

canal system to discover the innovative system that powered Lowell’s mills.

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.

Questions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu

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