May 11, 2009
Doors Open Lowell 2009
8th Annual Celebration of Lowell's architectural heritage takes place May 15-17, 2009.
April 17, 2009
National Park Week Happenings in Lowell
Lowell, MA. Throughout the United States, the National Park Service is celebrating National Park Week, April 18-26. In conjunction with National Park Week and Earth Day, Lowell National Historical Park and partners are getting out and getting ready for spring.
March 31, 2009
Summer Camp Offerings
Tsongas Industrial History Center Offers Summer Day Camp!
March 23, 2009
First Bloom
First Bloom Project Partners Gather to Create Hands-on Opportunities for Children to Discover and Engage with National Parks in their Community.
March 19, 2009
America's Best Idea Partners Present "Lowell's Young Producers"
Lowell National Historical Park and Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC) announce a new partnership project through a grant from the National Park Foundation. The project, “Lowell’s Young Producers”, will provide the high school members of the River Ambassador Program with an opportunity to capture their experiences of living in Lowell and of attending high school in the midst of a national park.
March 18, 2009
"At Home. With You."
100th Anniversary exhibit of the
Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Lowell
April 4 to September, 2009
March 11, 2009
Lowell National Historical Park announces it's Spring 2009 hours of operation
Spring Hours of Operation from March 15-May 22, 2009.
February 20, 2009
Lowell Women's Week 2009
Lowell National Historical Park will be hosting the following five programs as part of Lowell Women’s Week 2009.
February 13, 2009
Commemoration of the Legendary Tuskegee Airmen
The legendary Tuskegee Airmen will be remembered and honored at a special free African American Heritage Month program on February 19 at 1:00 p.m.
February 13, 2009
Lincoln's Butler
“Lincoln’s Butler,” a free multi-media presentation by Reverend Sawtelle will take place on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:00 pm in the Visitor Center theater at Lowell National Historical Park, 246 Market Street, Lowell.
February 13, 2009
Trolley System Feasibility Study Consultant Named
TranSystems/Stone Consulting & Design, a transportation consulting firm in Warren, PA, was selected as the project consultant to undertake a feasibility study of the expansion of the Park’s trolley system.
February 06, 2009
Spindle City Corps Year Round Program Underway
The National Park Service along with Community Teamwork, Inc. (CTI) has launched the “Developing Young Leaders” program. This program represents a year-round youth program under the aegis of the longstanding Spindle City Corps program. Since its inception in 1995, Spindle City Corps has offered hundreds of Lowell youth both employment and career development opportunities.
January 28, 2009
Kids Week 2009
Kids Week 2009
February 14-21, 2009
January 28, 2009
What's New About the Past: Lincoln comes to Lowell
What’s New About the Past: Did you know that Lincoln visited Lowell?
January 07, 2009
Mike Wurm Retires
Mike Wurm, Lowell Volunteer Coordinator Retires
December 17, 2008
Lowell National Historical Park holiday hours
Holiday Hours at Lowell National Historical Park
December 10, 2008
Bach and More
Come and enjoy a program that makes for a memorable evening to recharge the emotional batteries and get into the holiday spirit!
December 03, 2008
Lowell National Historical Park takes Mayors Award at the City of Lights Parade
Lowell National Historical Park staff, volunteers, and families at Lowell's City of Light's parade with the "Mayor's Award" float celebrating the Park's 30th anniversary.
November 19, 2008
Sharon Kennedy solo performance as mill girl Mary Margaret O'Connell
Sharon Kennedy portrays Mary Margaret O’Connell: Lowell Mill Girl.
A performance bringing to life the experiences of an 1847
Irish mill girl in Lowell, Massachusetts.
November 17, 2008
Confluence Exhibit Opening
Lowell National Historical Park plays host to the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust with their exhibit opening on the current construction of the Concord River Greenway.
November 07, 2008
Trolley Express is coming
“All Aboard!”--The Trolley Express is Coming to Town!
Experience the magic of The Polar Express© in Lowell!
November 29th at 12:00 and 1:00pm
October 16, 2008
Traces of the Trade
Mass Humanities will present an exploration of the relationship between the economy of southwestern Massachusetts and plantation slavery elsewhere through Traces of the Trade: Massachusetts and the Economy of Slavery, Saturday, October 25, 1:00-4:00 pm, at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market Street, Lowell.
October 15, 2008
Lowell receives award from the AASLH
2007 Exhibit celebrating Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road” receives the American Association of State and Local History award.
September 09, 2008
LOWELL BRIDGES: An exhibit on the photography of Karen Westphalen
A photographic journey of the bridges of Lowell
presented in tandem with an AutoCAD exhibit by students of
Greater Lowell Vocational and Technical School.
September 08, 2008
29th Annual Banjo and Fiddle Contest Winners
29th Annual Banjo and Fiddle Contest Winners.
August 12, 2008
Spindle City Corps Hosting Youth Summit
Spindle City Corps Hosting
Youth Summit 2008
In Lowell
On Saturday, August 16, 2008 the Lowell Spindle City Corps will host a gathering and celebration of approximately 175 members, team leaders, and families of youth environmental programs from throughout New England. The Lowell Spindle City Corps is a partnership among Lowell National Historical Park and Community Teamwork, Inc. The team members are participants in summer programs with a hands-on focus toward completing environmental projects in urban settings as well as incorporating environmental education and leadership development into the curriculum.
July 29, 2008
National Park Travelers Club Coming to Lowell National Historical Park
Over 50 members of the National Park Travelers Club from throughout the country will expand their passion for the parks and the telltale “National Park Passport” cancellation stamps as the Club arrives in Lowell to visit Lowell National Historical Park for their annual conference on August 1-3.
July 29, 2008
22nd Annual Lowell Folk Festival
The Lowell Folk Festival and the city of Lowell welcomed tens of thousands of visitors from Friday evening through Sunday, July 25 – 27. Twenty-five traditional performance groups provided music and more at six stages.
July 16, 2008
Youth Theater Program at Lowell National Historical Park
As part of this summer’s Youth Theater Program ten students have researched or created their own composite characters from Lowell’s heyday.
July 15, 2008
Meet Eleanor Roosevelt Advocate for Universal Human Rights
Eleanor Roosevelt, whose life and influence have spanned the greater part of the 20th century, is brought to life by Elena Dodd, in a one-woman theater performance.
July 07, 2008
Amelia's Last Lecture
It is 1937. You are in the audience of Amelia Earhart's last public appearance before her round-the-world flight. Listen to first-hand accounts of record-breaking flights and her outspoken views on women's rights. At this free one hour program on Tuesday, July 8, you will hear of Amelia Earhart's courage and drive to succeed which has inspired girls and women for over 70 years.
June 24, 2008
Lowell NHP reflects on the past looks to the future during 30th Anniversary
On June 6, 2008,400 attendees filled the Lowell Memorial Auditorium at this event hosted by The Lowell Plan. They enjoyed breakfast, viewed the feature program, and heard from guest speakers whose connections to the city and the park span the 30 years of accomplishments and a core dedication to the first urban national park.
May 30, 2008
100 year old canal lock opens to tours
For the first time since 1901, Lowell National Historical Park, guided a canal boat through the city's Swamp Locks, making the 13-foot drop on the Pawtucket Canal into the "industrial canyon."
April 24, 2008
Get Your Stewardship -Kicks- in Lowell in 2008
Volunteer cleanup and stewardship opportunities at Lowell National Historical Park.
March 06, 2008
The Urban Naturalist Series
Lowell National Historical Park presents the Urban Naturalist Series, March and April, 2008.
March 04, 2008
Spring 2008 Volunteer Call Out
Seeking Spring Volunteers at Lowell National Historical Park
Lowell National Historical Park is seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of seasonal operations, programs, and events. Consider the array of opportunities to become engaged at Lowell’s national park – one of 391 areas of the National Park Service throughout the country.
March 03, 2008
Lowell Summer Music Series announces partial 2008 lineup
Lowell Summer Music Series announces first six performers for the 2008 music series.
March 03, 2008
Trolleys Return Photo Opportunity
Photo Opportunity. The Lowell National Historical Park trolleys return to the streets of Lowell, signifying a sure sign of the return of spring.
February 01, 2008
Kids Week 2008
The theme for Kids’ Week in Lowell 2008 is Winter Games! Join Lowell Parks and Recreation, American Textile History Museum, New England Quilt Museum, Brush Art Gallery & Studios, Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell Police Department, Pollard Memorial Library, and others for a fun-filled week of activities, games, crafts, entertainment, and storytelling during February school vacation week.
December 19, 2007
Lowell National Historical Park contributes to White House Christmas Tree
Lowell National Historical Park has contributed a one of a kind, hand painted ornament as part of this year’s official White House Christmas tree. “Holiday in the National Parks” has been selected as the theme highlighting the majesty, history, and diversity of the country’s 391 National Park Service sites.
December 19, 2007
Holiday Hours during the Holidays 2007
In observance of the upcoming holidays, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center will close early on Monday, December 24th at 2:00 pm and will remain closed all day on December 25, 2007. Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center will be open from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Monday, December 24, and will reopen at 9 am to 4:30 pm on Wednesday, December 26. The park will also be closed on January 1, 2008, New Year’s Day.
December 10, 2007
Lowell Canalwater Cleaners receive grants
Lowell Canalwater Cleaners, a partner with Lowell National Historical Park is the proud recipient two grants totaling $34,600 in their efforts to propel their anti-litter campaign at Lowell High School and purchase needed equipment to keep Lowell's canals clean.
October 09, 2007
Ieri e Oggi Yesterday and Today
Enjoy the history of the Italian Community of Lowell at the National Park’s new website:
October 04, 2007
Last Chance to See On the Road In Lowell
Last chance to see the Jack Kerouac On the Road in Lowell scroll and exhibit.
October 02, 2007
2007-2008 Winter Hours
Late Fall and Winter Hours 2007-2008 at
Lowell National Historical Park
September 28, 2007
Author Chaim M Rosenberg to speak at Lowell National Historical Park
Chaim M Rosenberg author of Goods for Sale to speak at Lowell National Historical Park
September 04, 2007
Fall Offerings
Fall Offerings and Hours of Operation
August 28, 2007
Trolley Track Costruction
Lowell’s Trolleys going off line
August 27 – September 21
August 21, 2007
28th ANNUAL BANJO AND 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 8, 2007, during the Banjo and Fiddle Contests.
August 16, 2007
Youth Summit 2007 Hosted by Lowell Spindle City Corps
On Saturday, August 18, 2007 the Lowell Spindle City Corps will host a gathering and celebration of approximately 150 members, team leaders, and families of youth environmental programs from throughout New England as well as Denver, Colorado.
August 10, 2007
Teacher to Teacher Workshop at Lowell
Approximately 75 teachers representing 12 states across the country gathered at Lowell National Historical Park on August 6 and 7 for a U.S. Department of Education Teacher-to-Teacher Workshop.
August 07, 2007
On the Road comes home to Lowell Ma
On the Road: Jack Kerouac’s Original Scroll Manuscript and Exhibit opened Friday, June 15, 2007 at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum at Lowell National Historical Park. This opening marks a summer full of celebrations to recognize the 50th anniversary of the publication of On the Road considered a modern classic among American novels.
May 17, 2007
2007 Jack Kerouace Scroll Exhibit
The Jack Kerouac On the Road, Original Scroll Manuscript and Exhibit will be at Lowell National Historical Park’s Boott Cotton Mills Museum Gallery, from June 15 through September 14, 2007. The exhibit will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the publication of On the Road, recognized as a modern classic among American novels. This will be the only New England exhibit of this significant American literary artifact.
April 26, 2007
Cambodian American Opera Project Where elephants weep
The Cambodian American Opera Project partnership is bringing a cultural celebration to Lowell, Massachusetts this week.
April 18, 2007
Earth Day Plus
Earth Day Celebration and Community Gardens Open Greenhouse on weekend of April 21-22, 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Earth Day Clean-up on Saturday, April 28, 8 a.m. to 12:30 pm:
EarthFest on Saturday, April 28, 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Bonus Event: Great American Clean-up on Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 12, 2007
Tsongas Industrial History Center
Week–long summer day camp sessions are being offered by the Tsongas Industrial History Center, a hands-on education partnership between the University of Massachusetts Lowell and the Lowell National Historical Park located at the Boott Cotton Mill Museum in Lowell, Massachusetts. Each camp runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-3:00 pm. Summer camp programs are designed and staffed by professional educators from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and Lowell National Historical Park with a ratio of one staff member for each 8-10 children.
April 10, 2007
Doors Open Lowell
On May 17 through May 19, Lowell is throwing open its doors again during National Preservation Month. Doors Open Lowell provides an inside look at over thirty of Lowell’s historic buildings, many not normally open to the public. The buildings, located citywide, will be open Friday evening and during the day Saturday.
April 02, 2007
Centralville Stories
Centralville Stories is an exhibit that connects one historical photographer, Ray Marchand, with a contemporary photographer, Sue Comtois-Peacock. Their connection comes first through their mutual love of the lens and their handicraft of capturing local personalities and scenes in a very special fashion.
March 14, 2007
National Park Service Centennial Initiative
National Park Service Centennial Initiative
Listening Sessions Announced
February 22, 2007
2007 Spring Volunteer Call
Lowell National Historical Park and partners are seeking volunteers to help with upcoming special programs and events this spring and summer. The park also has other volunteer positions, both in public contact and behind the scenes operations.
February 05, 2007
Kids Week 2007
The theme for Kids’ Week in Lowell 2007 is Travel, Adventure & Fun! Get on the road in Lowell and join Lowell Parks and Recreation, American Textile History Museum, New England Quilt Museum, Brush Art Gallery & Studios, Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell Police Department, Pollard Memorial Library, and others for a fun-filled week of activities, games, crafts, entertainment, and storytelling during February school vacation week.
January 29, 2007
Western Canal Community Forum
Western Canal Community Forum
Thursday, February 15, 2007, 6:30-8:30pm
January 17, 2007
Women's Week Lowell 2007
Lowell National Historical Park schedule of events for the 2007 Women's Week Lowell. March 3rd through 11th.
November 29, 2006
Winter Hours of Operation
Winter Hours 2006-2007
November 04, 2006
Thank You Volunteers for Lowell Canal Cleanup
On Sunday, October 29 over 180 volunteers participated in Great Canal Cleanup – 2006.
November 04, 2006
Thank You to Canal Cleanup Volunteers
On Sunday October 29, 2006 over 180 Volunteers participated in Great Canal Cleanup - 2006 in Lowell, Massachusetts.
October 25, 2006
Great Canal Cleanup - 2006 Rescheduled to Sunday, October 29
Great Canal Cleanup Rescheduled to
Sunday October 29
October 05, 2006
Major effort focused on cleaning up Lowell's canals and Canalway system
Congressman Meehan, City Officials, Lowell National Historical Park Superintendent and Boott Hydropower to unveil a major effort focused on cleaning up Lowell's canals and Canalway system.
