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 30, 2008
29th Annual Banjo and Fiddle Contest
Banjo and fiddle players of all ages, experts and beginners alike, compete for cash prizes and trophies in this annual competition.

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.