Hands-On History: Weaving and Working on the Line

Park Event · Lowell National Historical Park · Sep 12, 2026 · 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

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 on the 3rd Floor of the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA).

Activities

• Weaving on a hand loom
• Try working on a fun assembly line

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.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).