BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Lowell National Historical Park Events X-WR-CALDESC:Upcoming events at Lowell National Historical Park REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:adamgibbons/ics METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1FBE1691-A673-1EFA-11A2BDB7F17F34DC@nps-ical SUMMARY:River Transformed Walking Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T013323Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T153000 DESCRIPTION:Discover how the power of the Merrimack River was harnessed int o textile production in the 19th century. This tour combines a walk along the riverwalk accompanied by a park ranger with a guided visit to the Rive r Transformed Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill.\n\nThe River Transformed Walkin g Tour will be offered Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.\n\nAttendees shoul d plan to meet at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John Street) 15-minut es prior to the tour start time.\n\nVisitors should plan for a 90-minute t our\, all of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1.5-miles on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. Th is tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.)\n\n This tour is free. For more information and to register ahead of time\, vi sit recreation.gov. Day of registration can be done at the Boott Cotton Mi lls Museum front desk.\n\nRegistration: This tour is free. For more inform ation and to register ahead of time\, visit recreation.gov. Day of registr ation can be done at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.\n\nRegister : https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/300011/ticket/10253668\n\nEvent detail s: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1FBE1691-A673-1E FA-11A2BDB7F17F34DC\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/ calendar.htm URL:https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/300011/ticket/10253668 LOCATION:This program begins at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St. ). Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage\, lo cated at 75 John Street\, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. CATEGORIES:Guided Tour,Talk,Walk RRULE:UNTIL=20260618T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:197C894D-0754-024C-F9D0ADB0A244C2D0@nps-ical SUMMARY:Step into History Walking Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T013323Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T104500 DESCRIPTION:Explore the city of Lowell through a ranger guided walk. Discov er the many exciting topics that make Lowell special. From the natural env ironment to the Industrial Revolution to urban renewal\, the city of Lowel l has something for everyone.\n\nThe Step into History Walking Tour will b e offered Saturday and Sunday. The tour will begin at 10:00 a.m.\n\nAttend ees should plan to meet at the Visitor Center front desk (246 Market Stree t) 15-minutes prior to the tour start time.\n\nVisitors should plan for a 45-minute tour\, all of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can exp ect to walk as much a 1-mile on paved paths and are encouraged to bring wa ter. This tour is free. Day of registration can be made at the Visitor Cen ter front desk.\n\nRegistration: Day of registration can be made at the Vi sitor Center front desk.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvis it/event-details.htm?id=197C894D-0754-024C-F9D0ADB0A244C2D0\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=197C894D-0754-02 4C-F9D0ADB0A244C2D0 LOCATION:This tour begins at the Park Visitor Center (246 Market Street). V alidated parking is available at the Hamilton Canal Innovation District pa rking garage at 350 Dutton Street\, Lowell. Parking in this garage (only) is available to National Park visitors at no cost provided they obtain a v alid parking voucher at either the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center at 246 Market Street\, or at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum at 115 John Street. CATEGORIES:Guided Tour,Talk,Walk RRULE:UNTIL=20260618T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:F4810F8F-D036-86DE-061EECC655149A2B@nps-ical SUMMARY:Suffolk Mill Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T013323Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T153000 DESCRIPTION:Explore how numerous factors have shaped both the city’s past a nd its present. This tour combines a short trip through the historic city accompanied by a park ranger with a guided visit into the River Transforme d Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill.\n\nThe Suffolk Mill Tour will be offered Mo nday-Friday at 2:00 p.m.\n\nAttendees should plan to meet at the Boott Cot ton Mills Museum (115 John Street) 15-minutes prior to the tour start time .\n\nVisitors should plan for a 90-minute tour\, much of which will be spe nt on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1.5-miles on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. This tour meets and ends at the  Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.)\n\nThis tour is free. For more in formation and to register ahead of time\, visit recreation.gov. Day of reg istration can be done at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.\n\nRegi stration: To register ahead of time\, visit recreation.gov. Day of registr ation can be done at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.\n\nRegister : https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/300011/ticket/10253669\n\nEvent detail s: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=F4810F8F-D036-86 DE-061EECC655149A2B\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/ calendar.htm URL:https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/300011/ticket/10253669 LOCATION:This program takes place at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 Joh n St.). Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage \, located at 75 John Street\, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museu m. CATEGORIES:Guided Tour,Talk,Walk RRULE:UNTIL=20260618T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=MO,TU,WE,TH,FR;INTER VAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8202E937-F890-1742-32CF43B0AAEF9D3A@nps-ical SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Weaving and Working on the Line DTSTAMP:20260511T013323Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000 DESCRIPTION:Experience history by doing!\n\nLowell 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 celebration s and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary!\n\n"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 ).\n\nThis month’s activities include:\n\nWeaving on a hand loom and try w orking on a fun assembly line.\n\nThese free\, drop-in workshops are appro priate for all ages.\n\nExplore our educational workshop spaces at the Boo tt Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped l ife then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to histo ry\, there’s something hands-on for everyone.\n\nEvent details: https://ww w.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=8202E937-F890-1742-32CF43B0AA EF9D3A\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=8202E937-F890-17 42-32CF43B0AAEF9D3A LOCATION:This program takes place at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 Joh n St.). Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage \, located at 75 John Street\, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museu m. CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Partner Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:82089DEA-C995-8B56-40543D8251973DDA@nps-ical SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Weaving and Lowell's Many Cultures DTSTAMP:20260511T013323Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T160000 DESCRIPTION:Experience history by doing!\n\nLowell 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 celebration s and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary!\n\n"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 ).\n\nThis month’s activities include:\n\nWeaving on a hand loom and explo ring cultural objects from some of the many different cultural groups that call Lowell home.\n\nThese free\, drop-in workshops are appropriate for a ll ages.\n\nExplore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mi lls 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.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/pl anyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=82089DEA-C995-8B56-40543D8251973DDA\n\nAl l events: https://www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=82089DEA-C995-8B 56-40543D8251973DDA LOCATION:This program takes place at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 Joh n St.). Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage \, located at 75 John Street\, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museu m. CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Partner Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:82116F36-ED57-E020-49D7C841BEA1FEFF@nps-ical SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Weaving and Engineering DTSTAMP:20260511T013323Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T160000 DESCRIPTION:Experience history by doing!\n\n \n\nLowell 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 celebr ations and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary!\n\n \ n\n"Hands-On History" takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through O ctober.\n\n3rd Floor\, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.\, Lowell\, MA)\n\n \n\nThis month’s activities include:Weaving on a hand loom and tak ing on a fun engineering challenge inspired by the innovations of the Indu strial Revolution.\n\nThese free\, drop-in workshops are appropriate for a ll ages.\n\n \n\nExplore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cott on Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life the n and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history\, th ere’s something hands-on for everyone.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.g ov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=82116F36-ED57-E020-49D7C841BEA1FEFF\ n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=82116F36-ED57-E0 20-49D7C841BEA1FEFF LOCATION:This program takes place at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 Joh n St.). Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage \, located at 75 John Street\, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museu m. CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Partner Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:82173D64-AB33-11CD-9323D46391CBE785@nps-ical SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Weaving and Working on the Line DTSTAMP:20260511T013323Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T160000 DESCRIPTION:Experience history by doing!\n\nLowell 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 celebration s and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary!\n\n"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 ).\n\nThis month’s activities include:\n\nWeaving on a hand loom and try w orking on a fun assembly line.\n\nThese free\, drop-in workshops are appro priate for all ages.\n\nExplore our educational workshop spaces at the Boo tt Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped l ife then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to histo ry\, there’s something hands-on for everyone.\n\nEvent details: https://ww w.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=82173D64-AB33-11CD-9323D46391 CBE785\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/lowe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=82173D64-AB33-11 CD-9323D46391CBE785 LOCATION:This program takes place at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 Joh n St.). Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage \, located at 75 John Street\, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museu m. CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Partner Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:821A6A4B-0180-E0DD-E2CC5AE1E744717B@nps-ical SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Weaving and Water Power DTSTAMP:20260511T013323Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000 DESCRIPTION:Experience history by doing!\n\nLowell 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 celebration s and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary!\n\n"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 ).\n\nThis month’s activities include:\n\nWeaving on a hand loom\, test di fferent types of water wheels\, and build your own model canal system to d iscover the innovative system that powered Lowell’s mills.\n\nThese free\, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages.\n\nExplore our educationa l workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the In dustrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning v isitor or brand new to history\, there’s something hands-on for everyone.\ n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=8 21A6A4B-0180-E0DD-E2CC5AE1E744717B\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/lowe /planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=821A6A4B-0180-E0 DD-E2CC5AE1E744717B LOCATION:This program takes place at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 Joh n St.). Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage \, located at 75 John Street\, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museu m. CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Partner Program END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR