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SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Weaving and Lowell's Many Cultures
DESCRIPTION:“Hands-On History at the Tsongas Industrial History Center” \nSaturday\, April 11th and Saturday\, July 11th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!) \nExperience history by doing! \nLowell 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! \n“Hands-On History” takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October. \n3rd Floor\, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.\, Lowell\, MA) \nThis month’s activities include: \nWeaving on a hand loom and explore cultural objects from a some of the many different cultural groups that call Lowell home. \nThese free\, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages. \nExplore 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. \nQuestions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Weaving & Water Power
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9th and Saturday\, October 10th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!) \nExperience history by doing! \nLowell 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! \n“Hands-On History” takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October. \n3rd Floor\, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.\, Lowell\, MA) \nThis month’s activities include: \nWeaving on a hand loom\, test different types of water wheels\, and build your own model \ncanal system to discover the innovative system that powered Lowell’s mills. \nThese free\, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages. \nExplore 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. \nQuestions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Weaving & Engineering
DESCRIPTION:“Hands-On History at the Tsongas Industrial History Center” \nSaturday\, March 14th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!) \nExperience history by doing! \nLowell 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! \n“Hands-On History” takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October. \n3rd Floor\, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.\, Lowell\, MA) \nThis month’s activities include: \nWeaving on a hand loom and taking on a fun engineering challenge inspired by the innovations of the Industrial Revolution. \nThese free\, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages. \nExplore 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. \nQuestions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu
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LOCATION:Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau\, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau\, 115 Merrimack St\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Weaving and Working on the Line
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!) \nExperience history by doing! \nLowell 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! \n“Hands-On History” takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October. \n3rd Floor\, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.\, Lowell\, MA) \nThis month’s activities include: \nWeaving on a hand loom and try working on a fun assembly line. \nThese free\, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages. \nExplore 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. \nQuestions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Weaving & Water Power
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9th and Saturday\, October 10th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!) \nExperience history by doing! \nLowell 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! \n“Hands-On History” takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October. \n3rd Floor\, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.\, Lowell\, MA) \nThis month’s activities include: \nWeaving on a hand loom\, test different types of water wheels\, and build your own model \ncanal system to discover the innovative system that powered Lowell’s mills. \nThese free\, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages. \nExplore 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. \nQuestions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu
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