Lowell National Historical Park

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Welcome to Lowell National Historical Park

The early story of America's Industrial Revolution is commemorated at Lowell National Historical Park in the midst of this lively city. The Park and the City of Lowell offer visitors an in-depth look into the past that brought the 19th century textile industry to tap the waterpower of the Merrimack River while also revealing cultural connections to the present and visions for the future.

Boott Cotton Mills Museum

Don't miss the roar of a 1920s weave room with operating power looms for a sense of the textile millworkers' experience! The Boott Cotton Mills Museum includes the weave room plus interactive exhibits and video programs about the Industrial Revolution, labor, and the rise, fall, and rebirth of Lowell.
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Canal Tours

Explore the role of water in shaping Lowell's history while traveling by canal boat on the park's canals. Some walking is required - wear comfortable shoes. Tours take place rain or shine - dress accordingly. Canal tour times and schedules may be modified at any time depending on water levels.
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		Trolley Take a ride on a turn-of-the-century trolley. The trolley normally runs March through November weather permitting, 7 days per week. Please call for daily schedules.

		Banjo & Fiddle Contests The sounds of Bluegrass, Dixieland, old time mountain picking, and the strains of ethnic dance tunes from all over the world will flow from Boarding House Park in Lowell, Massachusetts, on Saturday, September 9, 2006, during the Banjo and Fiddle Contests. The public is invited to a full day of music, food and family fun. The event is free, but donations will be accepted. Workshops on Mountain Dulcimer, Oldtime Fiddle, Oldtime Banjo, Twin and Bluegrass Fiddle, and Bluegrass Banjo begin at 10:00 a.m. The contests begin at noon and continue throughout the afternoon. Pre-registration for contestants is suggested. A printable Contestant Registration Form is available at http://www.nps.gov/archive/lowe/banjofiddle.

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Superintendent
67 Kirk Street
Lowell, MA 01852

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Phone

General Information & Reservations
(978) 970-5000

Fax

(978) 970-5085

Climate

The weather varies from season to season. The summers are generally warm while the winters can be cold with wind, ice, and snow. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, and dress according to the weather.

Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park Information