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Women’s Action During the American Civil War (Walking Tour)

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States

While no battles of the Civil War were fought in Lowell, the people of Lowell were involved in a variety of ways, from fighting to providing support. One group not […]

Free

Acre Neighborhood Walking Tour

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States

Parish Historian and Archivist David McKean and will lead a walking tour of “God’s Holy Acre”. The tour will last one hour and will involve an hour of walking and […]

Free

Reading Into History: Book Chat on Ida B. The Queen

Lexington Historical Society Lexington Historical Society, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, United States

Ida B. Wells committed herself to the needs of those who did not have power. In the eyes of the FBI, this made her a “dangerous negro agitator.” In the […]

$10 – $15

Building Independence (Walking Tour)

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States

Women have found different ways to claim independence over time, even when it wasn’t readily given. Join a ranger for this 1-hour walking tour of downtown Lowell to learn how […]

Free

A Century Apart: Mill Girls and Working Women in Lowell

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States

Join two Park Rangers as they discuss the lives of women working in Lowell a century apart. The presentation will explore how women's work environment, home life and leisure activities […]

Free

6th Annual Conservation Evening

Lexington Historical Society Lexington Historical Society, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, United States

Join us to support the conservation of several special items from our collection, each telling a unique story. Learn the history of a c.1775 British military blanket that will be […]

$30

Countdown to April 19th, 1775: The Gathering Storm

Acton Town Hall 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Noted historian and author J. L. Bell will be speaking on Tuesday, April 2 at 7:00 PM in Room 204, Acton Town Hall, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA. Please register […]

Weaving Global Textile Justice

Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum Counting House 115 John Street, Lowell, United States

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 […]

Free

Acton Center Walking Tours – Saturday, April 6

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main Street, Acton, MA

Please meet Amy Cole at the Acton Memorial Library parking lot at 1:50 PM.  The walk is free, but registration is required and capped at 20 attendees for each walk.  […]

Acton Center Walking Tours – Friday, April 12th

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main Street, Acton, MA

Please meet Amy Cole at the Acton Memorial Library parking lot at 1:50 PM.  The walk is free, but registration is required and capped at 20 attendees for each walk.  […]