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SUMMARY:Water Room Workshop
DESCRIPTION:All Ages • Registration Required • Hosted by Tsongas Industrial History Center and Lowell National Historical Park\nLocation: Boott Cotton Mill Museum\, 3rd Floor\, 115 John St\, Lowell\nDesign\, build\, and operate a canal system just as the Proprietors of Locks and Canals did in Lowell in the early 1800s. All participants will get hands-on canal building experience (no experience required.) Be ready to have a great time and maybe\, get a little wet! Please register by calling 978 970-5000.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/water-room-workshop/
LOCATION:97 University Ave\, Lowell\, 01854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052401
CREATED:20240401T132823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T132823Z
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SUMMARY:Bugs and Flowers
DESCRIPTION:All Ages • No Registration Required • Hosted by Lowell National Historical Park\nLocation: Boarding House Park\, 40 French St\, Lowell\nCome learn about the bugs that live in your backyard! Create your own beaded critter to take home with you or try your hand at crafting tissue paper flowers. You can even search Boarding House Park for it’s littlest residents. Visit our website for more information: go.nps.gov/qp165j.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/bugs-and-flowers/2024-04-19/2/
LOCATION:Boarding House Park\, Boarding House Park\, 40 French St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052401
CREATED:20240401T132823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T132823Z
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SUMMARY:Bugs and Flowers
DESCRIPTION:All Ages • No Registration Required • Hosted by Lowell National Historical Park\nLocation: Boarding House Park\, 40 French St\, Lowell\nCome learn about the bugs that live in your backyard! Create your own beaded critter to take home with you or try your hand at crafting tissue paper flowers. You can even search Boarding House Park for it’s littlest residents. Visit our website for more information: go.nps.gov/qp165j.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/bugs-and-flowers/2024-04-19/1/
LOCATION:Boarding House Park\, Boarding House Park\, 40 French St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052401
CREATED:20240401T133558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T133558Z
UID:10052836-1713448800-1713452400@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Engineer It Workshop
DESCRIPTION:All Ages • Registration Required • Hosted by Tsongas Industrial History Center and Lowell National\nHistorical Park\nLocation: Boott Cotton Mill Museum\, 3rd Floor\, 115 John St\, Lowell\nCan you design a vehicle to go down a ramp without losing its cargo? Join National Park Rangers to see if you can complete the mission\, while being creative and having fun! Please register by calling 978 970-5000.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/engineer-it-workshop/
LOCATION:97 University Ave\, Lowell\, 01854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052401
CREATED:20240401T133920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T133920Z
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SUMMARY:Stuffie Sleepover
DESCRIPTION:All Ages • No Registration Required • Hosted by Lowell National Historical Park\nLocation: Drop off your stuffie at the Boott Cotton Mill Museum\, 115 John St\, Lowell\nBring a stuffed animal friend and drop them off with a park ranger so your stuffed animal can spend a night at the Lowell National Historical Park for a fun sleepover. The next day\, come back to the Boott Cotton Mills Museum to collect your stuffed animal at the front desk after their sleepover with other stuffed animal friends. Visit our website for more information: go.nps.gov/qp165j.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/stuffie-sleepover/
LOCATION:97 University Ave\, Lowell\, 01854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240401T134801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T134801Z
UID:10052825-1713358800-1713362400@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Walk Along the Merrimack
DESCRIPTION:1:00 PM – 2:00 PM\nAll Ages • No Registration Required • Hosted by Lowell National Historical Park\nLocation: Meets at Boarding House Park\, 40 French St\, Lowell\nFollow a ranger along the riverwalk next to the Merrimack River. Look for birds\, animals along the riverbanks and the evidence that spring is here. Visit our website for more information: go.nps.gov/qp165j.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/walk-along-the-merrimack/
LOCATION:Boarding House Park\, Boarding House Park\, 40 French St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240401T140024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T140132Z
UID:10052824-1713351600-1713358800@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:The Fish in Your Backyard
DESCRIPTION:All Ages • No Registration Required • Hosted by Lowell National Historical Park\nLocation: Boarding House Park\, 40 French St\, Lowell\nJoin us to explore all about fish and how we use our local water! Learn the basics of fishing\, and make your own fish out of recycled bottle. Visit our website for more information: go.nps.gov/qp165j.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/the-fish-in-your-backyard/
LOCATION:Boarding House Park\, Boarding House Park\, 40 French St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
GEO:42.647362;-71.3088716
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240401T141356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T141356Z
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SUMMARY:Weaving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:All Ages • Registration Required • Hosted by Tsongas Industrial History Center and Lowell National\nHistorical Park\nLocation: Boott Cotton Mill Museum\, 3rd Floor\, 115 John St\, Lowell\nLearn how cloth is designed\, patterned\, and made in this unique hands-on workshop. Weave your own piece of cloth using hand looms. Learn the difference between warp and weft\, and have fun in the process! Two sessions. Please register by calling 978 970-5000.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/weaving-workshop/2024-04-16/2/
LOCATION:97 University Ave\, Lowell\, 01854\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240401T141356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T141356Z
UID:10052819-1713276000-1713279600@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Weaving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:All Ages • Registration Required • Hosted by Tsongas Industrial History Center and Lowell National\nHistorical Park\nLocation: Boott Cotton Mill Museum\, 3rd Floor\, 115 John St\, Lowell\nLearn how cloth is designed\, patterned\, and made in this unique hands-on workshop. Weave your own piece of cloth using hand looms. Learn the difference between warp and weft\, and have fun in the process! Two sessions. Please register by calling 978 970-5000.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/weaving-workshop/2024-04-16/1/
LOCATION:97 University Ave\, Lowell\, 01854\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240327T203258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T203258Z
UID:10052686-1713205800-1713211200@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Education
DESCRIPTION:The City of Lowell has always put quality education for everyone in the forefront. Join us for an evening of exploring what education is\, was\, and can be\, and how it contributes to the vibrant community that we enjoy. \nGuest speakers include: \nFrank Clark\, education ranger at Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center\nGreg Haas\, Director of Curriculum\, Instruction\, and Assessment at Greater Lowell Technical High School\nCaroline Rowe\, Lowell Managing Director for International Institute of New England \nCommunity Conversations explores a wide variety of topics that are relevant to our contemporary communities with strong foundations in our past.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/community-conversations-education/
LOCATION:Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, 246 Market St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Historical,Lecture,Talks and Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240401T151529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T151529Z
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SUMMARY:Lowell PLAYcation: Games Around the World
DESCRIPTION:All Ages\, No Registration Required\nTraditional schoolyard games are an important part of childhood—no matter the culture! Join rangers to learn games from around the world or teach us your favorite game! Visit our website for more information: go.nps.gov/qp165j.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/lowell-playcation-games-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Boarding House Park\, Boarding House Park\, 40 French St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240401T131129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T131129Z
UID:10053038-1712408400-1712415600@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Weaving Global Textile Justice
DESCRIPTION:Join Elizabeth Pellerito\, director of the UMass Lowell Labor Education Program\, for “Weaving Global Textile Justice” a free crafting workshop. \nLearn 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. \nNo experience necessary and all materials are provided! \nFor reservations\, please email Elizabeth.Pellerito@gmail.com or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJgk6z6yhC0NvKt9L_iUDz8i2n9tPDy6tVvQuUCRK7bwft9Q/viewform \nThis event will take place in the counting house of the Boott Cotton Mills Museum located at 115 John Street. \nLowell 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.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/weaving-global-textile-justice/
LOCATION:Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum  Counting House\, 115 John Street\, Lowell\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Free Events,Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
GEO:42.6472986;-71.3066893
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240226T153019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T153019Z
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SUMMARY:A Century Apart: Mill Girls and Working Women in Lowell
DESCRIPTION: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 can be compared between the Mill Girls in the 1840s and women workers during the 1940s in Lowell. \n(Free parking at 350 Dutton Street in the Hamilton Parking Garage. Pick up a chaser ticket at the Visitor Center front desk to use when exiting the garage).
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/a-century-apart-mill-girls-and-working-women-in-lowell/
LOCATION:Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, 246 Market St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Historical,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240226T153039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T153039Z
UID:10050767-1711188000-1711191600@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Building Independence (Walking Tour)
DESCRIPTION: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 the buildings that created the city of Lowell also offered women a chance at independence previously unheard of. Explore some of the ways the women of Lowell were able to gain access to bank accounts\, own and manage property\, and decide how to spend their hard-earned wages. \nThe walk will cover 0.75 miles of walking and will involve up to an hour of walking and standing. This event is free and open to all. \n(Free parking at 350 Dutton Street in the Hamilton Parking Garage. Pick up a chaser ticket at the Visitor Center front desk to use when exiting the garage).
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/building-independence-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, 246 Market St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Historical,Lecture,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240226T153236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T153236Z
UID:10050765-1710685800-1710687600@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:The Collection Connection: Celebrating Irish Culture
DESCRIPTION:Join a Park Ranger for a short discussion of the Irish related objects in the One City\, Many Cultures exhibit and their connection to Irish Step Dancing. Lowell National Historical Park’s newest exhibit\, One City\, Many Cultures explores how culture shapes and connects people and communities using stories of Lowell from across time. \n(Free parking at 350 Dutton Street in the Hamilton Parking Garage. Pick up a chaser ticket at the Visitor Center front desk to use when exiting the garage).
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/the-collection-connection-celebrating-irish-culture/2024-03-17/2/
LOCATION:Mogan Cultural Center\, 40 French Street\, Lowell\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibits,Free Events,Historical,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
GEO:42.6478331;-71.309043
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240226T153236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T153236Z
UID:10050764-1710676800-1710678600@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:The Collection Connection: Celebrating Irish Culture
DESCRIPTION:Join a Park Ranger for a short discussion of the Irish related objects in the One City\, Many Cultures exhibit and their connection to Irish Step Dancing. Lowell National Historical Park’s newest exhibit\, One City\, Many Cultures explores how culture shapes and connects people and communities using stories of Lowell from across time. \n(Free parking at 350 Dutton Street in the Hamilton Parking Garage. Pick up a chaser ticket at the Visitor Center front desk to use when exiting the garage).
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/the-collection-connection-celebrating-irish-culture/2024-03-17/1/
LOCATION:Mogan Cultural Center\, 40 French Street\, Lowell\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibits,Free Events,Historical,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
GEO:42.6478331;-71.309043
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240226T153508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T153508Z
UID:10050762-1710583200-1710586800@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Acre Neighborhood Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 standing. They request that you wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. This event is free and open to all. \n(Free parking at 350 Dutton Street in the Hamilton Parking Garage. Pick up a chaser ticket at the Visitor Center front desk to use when exiting the garage).
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/acre-neighborhood-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, 246 Market St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Free Events,Historical,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240226T154211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T154211Z
UID:10050759-1710410400-1710414000@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Women's Action During the American Civil War (Walking Tour)
DESCRIPTION: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 in the forefront of the conversation that aided in the war effort was the US Sanitary Commission made up of women of the Union. Join a ranger to explore how women were able to have a large impact in the American Civil War through local organizations and groups like the US Sanitary Commission. This 45-minute walking tour will explore a few notable places in downtown Lowell and tell the stories of the impact these women had on the victory of the Union. \nThe walk will cover 0.75 miles of walking and will involve up to an hour of walking and standing. This event is free and open to all. \n(Free parking at 350 Dutton Street in the Hamilton Parking Garage. Pick up a chaser ticket at the Visitor Center front desk to use when exiting the garage).
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/womens-action-during-the-american-civil-war-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, 246 Market St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Historical,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
GEO:42.6444497;-71.3124716
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240226T154349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T154349Z
UID:10050756-1709978400-1709982000@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Helen Augusta Whittier: Leader\, Activist\, Mill Owner
DESCRIPTION:When you think of a mill owner\, a man’s name or face probably comes to mind initially. While it’s true that most owners of mills in the 18th and 19th century were men\, there was one woman who joined them. Join a Ranger on a journey through the life of Helen Whittier\, considered to be the only woman to ever own a major textile manufacturing company in the United States. This 45-minute talk will dive into the life of this remarkable woman who created a name for herself. \n(Free parking at 350 Dutton Street in the Hamilton Parking Garage. Pick up a chaser ticket at the Visitor Center front desk to use when exiting the garage).
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/helen-augusta-whittier-leader-activist-mill-owner/
LOCATION:Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, 246 Market St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Historical,Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240226T153328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T153328Z
UID:10050754-1709470800-1709481600@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Hands on History
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun activity to do with the whole family? Join a Ranger in a weaving workshop! Learn how cloth is designed\, patterned\, and made in this unique hands-on workshop. Experiment with different patterns and colors to weave your own piece of cloth using hand looms. Learn the difference between a warp and weft thread and have fun in the process! \nThis is a free event\, and all are welcome. This event is a drop-by any time program for the whole family. Due to space and capacity limits\, weaving time may be limited to 30 minutes at the program facilitator’s discretion and there may be a wait time to be able to weave on the looms. \nIn addition to the Hands-On History program\, we encourage all visitors to visit the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. Check out the operating weave room and explore the stories of the workers\, engineers\, inventors\, and investors who made Lowell the first successful planned industrial city in the United States. Learn more about the city’s role as a cutting-edge developer of technology and hub of social and economic change in the American Industrial Revolution. Admission fees apply. \n(Free parking at 350 Dutton Street in the Hamilton Parking Garage. Pick up a chaser ticket at the Visitor Center front desk to use when exiting the garage).
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/hands-on-history-3/
LOCATION:97 University Ave\, Lowell\, 01854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Kids & Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240226T155614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T155614Z
UID:10050753-1709373600-1709377200@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Lowell Mill Girls (Walking Tour)
DESCRIPTION:Who were the “Mill Girls”? Join a Ranger for a walk-through downtown Lowell to learn about some of the first workers in the textile factories of Lowell. Discover the choices\, hardships\, and opportunities that were afforded to the Mill Girls by exploring downtown Lowell. \nThe walk will cover 0.75 miles of walking and will involve up to an hour of walking and standing. This event is free and open to all. \n(Free parking at 350 Dutton Street in the Hamilton Parking Garage. Pick up a chaser ticket at the Visitor Center front desk to use when exiting the garage).
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/lowell-mill-girls-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, 246 Market St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Historical,Outdoors,Talks and Film
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GEO:42.6444497;-71.3124716
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240219T141918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T141918Z
UID:10050741-1709058600-1709062200@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Eco-Film Series: "No Time To Waste"
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate legendary 100-year-old park ranger Betty Reid Soskin’s inspiring life\, work and urgent mission to restore critical missing chapters in America’s story. (52 mins.) \nThe 2024 Eco-Film Series is presented by the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust on the last Tuesday of every month\, January through June. This free series is offered annually in partnership with the Lowell Film Collaborative and are screened at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center. \nThe 2024 line-up covers topics such as: historic enemies uniting to save the Dead Sea\, mushroom harvesting on public lands\, a 200-mile trek on the L.A. aqueduct\, and the extraordinary lives of Steward Udall and Betty Reid Soskin. \nAll events in the Eco-film series can be rsvp’d through the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust. They can also be reached by phone at (978)934-0030 or by mail at LP&CT\, PO Box 7162\, Lowell\, MA 01852 (street: 660 Suffolk St.\, Suite 335\, Lowell\, MA 01854). \nLowell 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.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/eco-film-series-no-time-to-waste/
LOCATION:Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, 246 Market St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Talks and Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240206T173220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T173220Z
UID:10050387-1708862400-1708869600@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Lowell Kids Week: Making Musical Instruments
DESCRIPTION:All ages\nCome learn about musical instruments from around the world and try your hand at creating one of your own to take home. Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/lowell-kids-week-making-musical-instruments/
LOCATION:Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum  Counting House\, 115 John Street\, Lowell\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Kids & Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
GEO:42.6472986;-71.3066893
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum  Counting House 115 John Street Lowell 01852 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=115 John Street:geo:-71.3066893,42.6472986
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240206T201331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T201331Z
UID:10050389-1708783200-1708788600@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:‘Contradictory Place’: Cotton Mills Alongside Anti-Slavery Efforts in Lowell Massachusetts a Film Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of the documentary film ‘Contradictory Place’: Cotton Mills Alongside Anti-Slavery Efforts in Lowell Massachusetts featuring Prof. Robert Forrant of the University of Massachusetts Lowell and Public Historian Maritza Grooms. The film describes the extraordinary anti-slavery efforts taking place in the mid-19th century in Lowell. Forrant and Grooms visit the sites that still exist in downtown Lowell where abolitionist activity occurred and where freedom seekers operated businesses. \nThe forty-minute film was written by Robert Forrant and Maritza Grooms\, produced by former Lowell Telecommunications Executive Director Wendy Blom\, and edited by former Lowell Telecommunications News Director Caroline Gallagher. \nThe film screening at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center 246 Market Street is free and open to the public. It will take place on Saturday\, February 24 at 2pm\, with a Q&A discussion with the film creators following the screening. \nFree parking is available 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 the LNHP Visitor Center.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/contradictory-place-cotton-mills-alongside-anti-slavery-efforts-in-lowell-massachusetts-a-film-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, 246 Market St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Historical,Talks and Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240206T172043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T172043Z
UID:10050382-1708779600-1708790400@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Lowell Kids Week: Games Around the World
DESCRIPTION:All ages\nTraditional schoolyard games are an important part of childhood—no matter the culture! Join rangers to learn a game from around the world or teach us your favorite game! Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/lowell-kids-week-games-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Mogan Cultural Center\, 40 French Street\, Lowell\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Kids & Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
GEO:42.6478331;-71.309043
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mogan Cultural Center 40 French Street Lowell 01852 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 French Street:geo:-71.309043,42.6478331
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240206T165135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T165135Z
UID:10050381-1708772400-1708776000@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Lowell Kids Week: Birding Walk
DESCRIPTION:All ages\nJoin a ranger for a birding walk through Lowell’s urban landscape! Over the course of an hour we will work together to spot and identify common birds\, and learn some of the basics of birding. We will have some birding supplies on hand (such as binoculars and field guides) to lend out for the duration of the walk. Please feel free to bring your own tools if you have them! Let’s find some birds. Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/lowell-kids-week-birding-walk/
LOCATION:97 University Ave\, Lowell\, 01854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Kids & Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240206T165026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T165026Z
UID:10050378-1708691400-1708698600@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Lowell kids Week: Maritime Connections
DESCRIPTION:All ages\nJoin rangers from three national parks to experiment with crafts that relate to our maritime neighbors. Learn to twist rope and how it would be made in centuries past. Create your own house flag so you can help others identify your home or ship as yours and try different methods to fold your own paper boats. Visit our website\nfor more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/lowell-kids-week-maritime-connections/
LOCATION:Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum  Counting House\, 115 John Street\, Lowell\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Kids & Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
GEO:42.6472986;-71.3066893
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum  Counting House 115 John Street Lowell 01852 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=115 John Street:geo:-71.3066893,42.6472986
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240206T165010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T165010Z
UID:10050377-1708686000-1708689600@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Lowell Kids Week: Owls of Lowell in the Winter
DESCRIPTION:Grades Pre-K-12; Registration required\nCome to the Lowell National Historic Park Events Center to meet some owls that you might see in Lowell this winter. Learn how to spot different owls\, recognize their calls and find out where to spot them. You might have an owl in your backyard or nearby park and not know it! Hear an owl story and ask questions about these wonderful\, mysterious birds! Please register by calling 978-970-5000.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/lowell-kids-week-owls-of-lowell-in-the-winter/
LOCATION:97 University Ave\, Lowell\, 01854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Kids & Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240206T164904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T164904Z
UID:10050375-1708682400-1708686000@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Lowell Kids Week: Try Fabric Printing
DESCRIPTION:All Ages\nJoin rangers from two national parks to design and print your own patterns on fabric. Use inspiration from 19th Century fabric swatch books and fabric made here in Lowell. Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/lowell-kids-week-try-fabric-printing/
LOCATION:Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum  Counting House\, 115 John Street\, Lowell\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Kids & Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
GEO:42.6472986;-71.3066893
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum  Counting House 115 John Street Lowell 01852 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=115 John Street:geo:-71.3066893,42.6472986
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T052402
CREATED:20240206T162118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T162118Z
UID:10050374-1708621200-1708630200@revolutionaryvalley.org
SUMMARY:Lowell Kids Week: Night at the Museum—Beginnings of Two Revolutions
DESCRIPTION:All ages\nCome experience the Boott Cotton Mills Museum after hours. The looms have quieted but there’s still so much to experience in the museum. Join rangers from Minute Man NHP and Lowell NHP who will be dressed in historical clothing and comparing the beginning of the American Revolution to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Come learn about the differences between farm oriented life versus factory life in the city. Visit our website for more information www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/kids-week.htm.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/lowell-kids-week-night-at-the-museum-beginnings-of-two-revolutions/
LOCATION:97 University Ave\, Lowell\, 01854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Kids & Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov
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