11/05/2026
By Lyndsey McMahon
Join UMass Lowell Professor Emeritus of History Robert Forrant for an engaging evening of history, conversation, food and drinks at Warp & Weft in Lowell.
You’ll serve as the jury as you examine the evidence and decide who was responsible for the mayhem caused when a mill building in Lawrence collapsed in 1860, killing 110 mostly young immigrant workers. Based on the historical record, was justice served?
About the lecturer
Robert Forrant taught U.S. immigration and labor history at UMass Lowell for 33 years before retiring in December 2025. He lives in Lowell and is a big fan of Warp & Weft.
Event details
- Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
- Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
- Cost: $20 per person
- Registration includes: Access to a 45-minute lecture and Q&A, a recording of the lecture, one drink ticket and a donation to the Chancellor Julie Chen Fund for Student Success.
- Location: Warp & Weft, Lowell, Mass.