Tsongas Industrial History Center

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A hands-on learning center

Watch the video to see how students “do” history and science at TIHC.

Field Trips

Students participate in hands-on learning activities and visit sites where history was made.

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Professional Development

The TIHC offers a variety of engaging professional development opportunities that meet the needs of history, science, and English language arts teachers.

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Summer Camps

Explore history, science, and nature at TIHC’s summer camps.

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What's Happening

Did you come on a recent field trip visit? Here's a link to post-visit resources for your classroom.
Teachers: Have you ever wanted to work in a National Park? Come join our team at Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center this summer as a part of the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) program. Application information is available. The deadline to apply is May 24, 2019.

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