04/02/2026
By Ellen Anstey
Hands-On History at the Tsongas Industrial History Center
Saturday, April 11 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 2nd Saturday of each month through October.
3rd Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA)
This month’s activities include:
Weaving on a hand loom and explore cultural objects from a some of the many different cultural groups that call Lowell home.
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" Saturdays include:
- May 9 - Weaving + Water Power (Part of Doors Open Lowell)
- June 13 - Weaving + Working on the Line
- July 11 - Weaving + Lowell's Many Cultures
- Aug. 8 - Weaving + Engineering
- Sept. 12 - Weaving + Working on the Line
- Oct. 10 - Weaving + Water Power