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Farm to Factory focuses on the transition from an agrarian to an industrial society as experienced by a young woman who leaves her New England farm to work in a Lowell mill. Some members of the class dress in 19th-century clothing and every student will pick, card, and spin wool, and weave cloth on small looms.
Scheduling and Reservations
This program is offered October 11, 2011 - April 27, 2012.
Fees per class of 30 students: $110 for first in-school program, $85 for successive same-day program.
Programs may be reserved now for dates during the 2011-2012 school year
by calling Lowell National Historical Park at 978-970-5000. Please see our curriculum pages for information about our curriculum packets with pre- and post-visit activities. Tsongas Center has been approved for PASS Program funding support. Contact your local cultural council.
Resources
Download the Farm to Factory Activity Guide (PDF).
All of our programs have been reviewed to ensure their relevance to state and national standards. View how this program ties to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
