03/10/2026
By Ellen Anstey
Hands-On History at the Tsongas Industrial History Center
Saturday, March 14 from 1 - 4 p.m. (Drop in!)
Experience history by doing!
Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary!
"Hands-On History" takes place the second Saturday of each month through October.
Third Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA)
This month’s activities include:
Weaving on a hand loom and taking on a fun engineering challenge inspired by the innovations of the Industrial Revolution.
These free, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages.
Explore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history, there’s something hands-on for everyone.
Questions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu
Other upcoming "Hands-On History" dates include:
- Saturday, April 11 - Weaving + Lowell's Many Cultures
- Saturday, May 9 - Weaving + Water Power (Part of Doors Open Lowell)
- Saturday, June 13 - Weaving + Working on the Line
- Saturday, July 11 - Weaving + Lowell's Many Cultures
- Saturday, August 8 - Weaving + Engineering
- Saturday, September 12 - Weaving + Working on the Line
- Saturday, October 10 - Weaving + Water Power