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Hands-On History Workshop (All ages)

Saturday May 3, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 3rd Floor at the Tsongas Industrial History Center115 John StreetLowell MA 01852
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Description

Experience history by doing! Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to offer free, drop-in activities at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. Stop by any time between 1:00pm and 4:00pm to try your hand at weaving fabric using hand looms and other fun history and STEM activities. This program is free and open to all. While you’re here, you can also watch mechanical power looms run at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum! 

More information about fees and operating hours for the Boott Cotton Mills Museum can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/boott-cotton-mills-museum.htm Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage, located at 75 John Street, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum.

Who

All Ages

Cost

Free

How

Drop-in any time to try your hand at weaving and other activities! Weaving typically can be done by ages 4+, but other activities will be for all ages.

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