Hoy es el Día Nacional de la Protección de la Audición. Hoy se nos recuerda lo importante que es cuidar y preservar nuestra audición. Pero ¿Sabías que? Los trabajadores de las fábricas textiles de Lowell tenían que utilizar trozos de algodón para amortiguar los ruidos de la maquinaria que usaban. Aunque los trabajadores estaban rodeados de máquinas ruidosas durante 14 horas al día, 6 días a la semana, no se les daba nada para proteger sus oídos. El algodón no era suficiente y muchos sufrieron pérdida de audición o sordera más adelante. Hoy, el personal de nuestra sala de tejido trabaja con menos máquinas y lleva tapones para protegerse y proteger a nuestros visitantes. Today is #NationalSaveYourHearingDay! Today we are reminded how important it is to take care of and preserve our hearing. Did you know that the workers in Lowell's textile mills had to use pieces of cotton to dull the sounds of the machinery? Although workers were surrounded by noisy machines for 14 hours a day, 6 days a week, they were not given anything to protect their ears. Cotton just wouldn't cut it, and many experienced hearing loss or deafness later in life. Today, our weave room staff run fewer machines and wear earplugs to protect themselves and our visitors! #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory NPS Photo
If you visited the Suffolk Mill in the past several weeks, you may have noticed that our turbine has been out of commission due to a blockage. Thanks to hard work from park maintenance staff, we are excited to announce that the turbine will be back up and running soon! The culprit? An aluminum baseball bat that caused a jam. Staff removed the bat and installed brand new trash racks. These grates stop garbage and other debris from entering the penstock and getting into the turbine drum. A big thank you to the park maintenance team for their work in preserving the turbine for the future and ensuring that visitors can enjoy it today. You can see the turbine running soon on one of our Suffolk Mill Tours-- for more information visit https://go.nps.gov/v9o5e6. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory NPS Photo
179 years ago today, the Voice of Industry printed its first issue. Written in part by the Lowell Female Labor Reform Association (LFLRA), the magazine provided a column where women workers could contribute their thoughts on labor, politics and collective action. Sarah Bagley, a mill girl from Lowell and labor leader, was among its first editors! Now in the public domain, full copies of the Voice of Industry are available for free at https://www.industrialrevolution.org/. You can also read more about the Lowell Female Labor Reform Association and Sarah Bagley here: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/lflra.htm. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory Image Curtesy the Voice of Industry
Lowell National Historical Park is lucky to have so many of the original buildings from its industrial past still standing to admire and help envision how the city looked. But, we can also find stories in the buildings that are no longer here. One of these buildings that was crucial to the operations of the mills, The Lowell Machine Shop, no longer stands. The large gate that led into the shop's yard is one of the only remnants left by this building. The Lowell Machine Shop was located near the Swamp Locks Gatehouse and you now must look closely to find the traces that this building existed at all. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory
Just after WW1, in 1922, Lowell erected the Lowell Memorial Auditorium to serve as a memorial to honor Lowell veterans of all wars. Around the exterior are the names of the battles in which Lowellians have fought and died, as well as numerous other monuments and flags dedicated to the veterans of Lowell. Since 1922, Lowell Memorial Auditorium has often served as a focal point for Memorial Day celebrations, but even now, citizens and veterans still gather at the cemeteries each year to honor and remember the deceased, as has been done since 1868. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory #MemorialDay Photo Credits: Cemetaries: Lowell Historical Society Honor Roll: NPS Image Memorial Auditorium: Historic New England
Memorial Day officially began as Decoration Day in 1868, to honor the Union soldiers who had fallen in the American Civil War. Even in those early days, Lowell would have had many to remember, and to mourn, as nearly 500 had perished in the conflict. Veteran's Organizations such as the Grand Army of the Republic frequently organized events and invited veterans to speak on the occasion. At the time, the cemeteries of Lowell and the Ladd and Whitney Monument served as the primary places of memorialization. In addition to monuments for the fallen, Lowell would work to honor the fallen with parades through the downtown area. A recently discovered photo from 1888 shows one such parade marching down Merrimack Street. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory #MemorialDay NPS Image: ACC 480
Did you guess the answer to our Scavenger Hunt riddle? Bricks are a common building material in the Lowell mills. Billions of bricks were used in construction of the city, and other mill towns all over New England. The first evidence of bricks dates back to 7000 B.C. They have been made of various materials and have been used throughout the world. The first brick kiln in the United States was built in Salem, Massachusetts in 1629. @salemmaritimenps may have older bricks, but they don't have as many as Lowell National Historical Park! #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory #NationalScavengerHuntDay NPS Photo
Did you guess the answer to our Scavenger Hunt riddle? Our trolleys are a wonderful way to experience Lowell National Historical Park. The Lowell Horse Railroad Company was the first generation of streetcars in 1864, utilizing 100% horsepower. The horse-drawn streetcar was upgraded in 1893 with the advent of electric operated cars. While our trolleys only service a small portion of the city to visit places in the park, they are a reminder of Lowell’s “Golden Era” of industrialization. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory #NationalScavengerHuntDay NPS Photo
Did you guess the answer to our riddle? Bobbins are loaded into shuttles that pass back and forth on a loom. They provide the weft thread in a piece of woven cloth. In the early days of the industrial revolution, operators would replace bobbins in the shuttle by hand, but by the turn of the 20th century, the bobbin battery would automatically discard an empty bobbin and load a full one in a matter of seconds. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory #NationalScavengerHuntDay NPS Photos
Happy #NationalScavengerHuntDay! Try to find these features on your next visit to Lowell National Historical Park! Clue: I am strong. I construct things. Sometimes, I am all around you. You find me in shades of red. Think you know the answer? Let us know your guesses and check back this time tomorrow for the big reveal! #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory NPS Photo
Happy #NationalScavengerHuntDay! Try to find these features on your next visit to Lowell National Historical Park! Clue: You can hear me from many blocks away. Many hands touch my frame throughout the year. I delight folks young and old. Think you know the answer? Let us know your guesses and check back this time tomorrow for the big reveal! #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory NPS Photo
Happy #NationalScavengerHuntDay! Try to find these features on your next visit to Lowell National Historical Park! Clue: I spin round and round all day long. I am full as soon as I am empty. Looms would stop without me. Think you know the answer? Let us know your guesses and check back this time tomorrow for the big reveal! #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory NPS Photo
That's a wrap for Doors Open Lowell 2024. Thanks to our sponsors, everyone who opened their buildings, and all who helped make the event happen. We saw many people out and about at the various sites, going from place to place, and sporting their blue event stickers. We hope everyone had fun being a Lowell "insider" today as we were thrilled to be able to bring Doors Open Lowell back this year. See you in 2025! #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
@umasslowell professor Marie Frank describing the history of the 1930s era murals in the rehabilitated Coburn Hall as part of a Doors Open Lowell XTRA. Open until 4pm today. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
Afternoon sites are open until 4pm so don't miss your favorites. We've had over 160 people stop by in the first 45 minutes here at Tremont Yard and we're very happy with the turnout so far today. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
Our afternoon sites just opened at 1pm and will be open until 4pm. Catch our shuttle to some of them, stops listed in our program guide. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
All morning Doors Open Lowell sites are seeing lots of people visiting like here at the @lowellnps Moody Street Feeder Gatehouse that is open until 1pm. Be sure to check our program guide to see which sites are open when as some close at 1pm while others open at that time. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Counting House Lofts on Jackson Street will not be open today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
Also back is the traditional Doors Open Lowell breakfast at Top Donut. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
Nice to see our Doors Open Lowell banners up again for the first time since 2019. We're ready to go today with 19 buildings open and various XTRA activities. Everything starts at 10am so head to www.doorsopenlowell.org (link in bio) for complete event information and pick up your program guide at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center on Market Street, Mogan Cultural Center on French Street, Boott Cotton Mills Museum on John Street, and the Pollard Memorial Library. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
Join our team! Lowell National Historical Park is now accepting applications for a GS-0020-11 Community Planner. This position is open now at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/791248700 This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory
All systems are go for tomorrow and the return of Doors Open Lowell for the first time since 2019. We're all excited to see this event back that is the community's primary Preservation Month celebration and Lowell's signature preservation, architecture, and design event. Hope to see many of you out there! Head to our website at www.doorsopenlowell.org (link in bio) for complete event details and our program guide. You can also pick up a program guide at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center on Market Street, Mogan Cultural Center on French Street, and the Boott Cotton Mills Museum on John Street as well as the Pollard Memorial Library. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
All systems are go for tomorrow and the return of Doors Open Lowell for the first time since 2019. We're all excited to see this event back that is the community's primary Preservation Month celebration and Lowell's signature preservation, architecture, and design event. Hope to see many of you out there! Head to their website at www.doorsopenlowell.org for complete event details and our program guide. You can also pick up a program guide at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center on Market Street, Mogan Cultural Center on French Street, and the Boott Cotton Mills Museum on John Street as well as the Pollard Memorial Library. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
#lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
Our shuttle bus is ready to go for Saturday afternoon from 1-4 with stops at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center on Market Street, Tremont Yard, Spalding House, Coburn Hall, and Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church. Check out our new signs for this year! The bus will run on a revolving basis, approximately every 20 minutes, depending upon traffic. Head to our website at www.doorsopenlowell.org (link in bio) for complete event details and our program guide. You can also pick up a program guide at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center on Market Street, Mogan Cultural Center on French Street, and the Boott Cotton Mills Museum on John Street as well as the Pollard Memorial Library, City Hall lobby, and the Cultural Affairs and Special Events office. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
We wanted to alert people attending Doors Open Lowell this Saturday that the Pollard Memorial Library elevator is broken and will not be available for use from 1-4 in the afternoon. The upper floors will be accessible only by stairs. However, they have put together an outstanding self-guided program and you can also use it as an opportunity to get extra steps in! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
Please note that the Doors Open XTRA in the program guide at the Lowell National Historical Park's Kirk Street Agent's House from 11-noon Saturday has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. However, we're hopeful that at some point in June, the National Park will host a similar event at the site as the work being undertaken there is very interesting. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
Come work with us! Lowell National Historical Park has a great job opportunity for a Visual Information Specialist, GS-1084-11. This position is open now at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/791096000 This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory
We're getting excited as it's just a few days until the return of Doors Open Lowell on Saturday, May 18. A busy morning getting our packets together for the various buildings that will be open. Head to our website at www.doorsopenlowell.org for compete event details and our program guide (link in our profile). You can also pick up a program guide at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center on Market Street, Mogan Cultural Center on French Street, and the Boott Cotton Mills Museum on John Street as well as the Pollard Memorial Library and City Hall in the lobby and the Cultural Affairs and Special Events office. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Did you know that more than 22% of Lowell's population identifies as Asian American? One way to celebrate this month is by visiting our #OneCityManyCultures exhibit in the Mogan Cultural Center (40 French Street). Stop by anytime from 12 p.m. noon to 4:30p.m. any day of the week to learn about the different communities and cultures that make up Lowell! #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory NPS Photos
Today we're celebrating #InternationalMigratoryBirdDay. Did you know that Lowell is a summer vacation home for a variety of river birds? We'll be revving up our engines starting May 25th and with you on board, we may be lucky enough to spot some of these colorful travelers! Boat tour reservations can be made on https://www.recreation.gov and if you want to learn more about Lowell's feathery visitors; explore https://go.nps.gov/1su1hj. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory NPS Photo
#lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
#lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
Meet Visitor Service Volunteer, Ellen Meagher! After retiring from her rewarding career as a lawyer, Ellen’s passion for service led her to embrace volunteer work, leading her to quickly find an opportunity at Lowell National Historical Park. She has now been volunteering at Lowell for over two years and splits her time volunteering between here and Slater Mill National Historical Landmark in Rhode Island. You can find Ellen and her love for history staffing the Visitor Center desk on Thursday’s! To learn more about Ellen and the other amazing volunteers here at Lowell check out https://go.nps.gov/1uwvah. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory #VolunteerSpotlight
As Preservation Month gears up, sponsored nationally by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, here's a little background on the origins of preservation in Lowell. The roots of Lowell's efforts date to community activism in the 1960s, efforts by the Lowell City Council and planning department in the early 1970s, and many individuals including educator Patrick Mogan and Congressman Paul Tsongas that ultimately led to the establishment of the Lowell Heritage State Park (1975) and the Lowell National Historical Park (1978). Since those early days, $1 billion in development activity has taken place downtown while 98% of 5.2 million square feet of mill space has been rehabilitated with more projects underway and on the drawing board. Link in our bio for more information on Lowell’s preservation history. Demolitions in the 1950s and 1960s helped focus community interest and planning efforts on preserving Lowell’s historic and cultural assets. Historic districts were created while in an early preservation victory, demolition of the Wentworth Building (1845) on Merrimack Street for a proposed parking lot was blocked in 1976. Early preservation projects included the Southwick Block (1879) on Prescott Street while State park information kiosks helped direct visitors. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #mainstreet #economicdevelopment #historictaxcredits #preservationmonth
#lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
It's May which means it's time for Preservation Month! Established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as National Preservation Week, the celebration was extended to the entire month of May in 2005. Preservation Month is co-sponsored by local municipal preservation groups like the Lowell Historic Board, historical societies, state and national nonprofits and government agencies, and business and civic organizations. During Preservation Month, many events are planned to promote historic places for the purpose of instilling national and community pride, promoting heritage tourism, and illustrating the social and economic benefits of historic preservation. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #mainstreet #economicdevelopment #historictaxcredits #preservationmonth
The official Doors Open Lowell 2024 program guide and map is now available online for you to view and/or download on our website. Print copies will be available at various locations including the Lowell National Historical Park's Visitor Center on Market Street, the Mogan Cultural Center on French Street, and the Boott Cotton Mills Museum on John Street the week of the event. Head to our website at www.doorsopenlowell.org for compete event details and the program guide (link in our profile). #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
Wheel, wheel, wheel. What do we have here? A “Bike with a Ranger” program on Sunday, May 5! Join rangers on National Ride a Bike Day for a 3.4-mile round trip ride along the Centralville River Path. Take in views of the mills and learn about the water that powered them while enjoying some fresh air from the seat of your bike. Pack a snack, bring some water, and get ready to roll! Trips will start and end at the Duck Island Wastewater Treatment Facility (451 First Street Boulevard) at 10:00, 1:30, and 3:00. Each trip is approximately 75 minutes. Helmets are required for all participants, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Bicycles are not provided. Please register by calling 978-970-5000. All ages welcome! #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory #NationalBikeMonth #NationalRideaBikeDay #BikewithaRanger
Among the buildings on our Doors Open Lowell roster this year is Counting House Lofts at 109 Jackson Street located in the former Hamilton Manufacturing Company Countinghouse (ca. 1870) and Storehouse (ca. 1865). Work was completed in 2015 by the @winncompanies on this $20 million project that transformed these two former mill buildings into 52 mixed-income apartments. Check it out on Saturday, May 18 from 10am to 1pm. To see this year’s building roster and the schedule of Doors Open XTRAs, head to our website at www.doorsopenlowell.org (link in our profile). #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #industrialhistory #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
In honor of Earth Day, on Monday, April 22, four wonderful women from WinnCompanies generously volunteered their time to help prepare Boardinghouse Park for the summer season. They dedicated the morning to working alongside the Volunteer Management Team, cleaning debris and mulching. Lowell National Historical Park extends its gratitude to these women for their commitment to Earth Day and their contributions to preserving our shared outdoor spaces! #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory #EarthDay NPS Photos
Happy #JuniorRangerDay! Being a park ranger requires lifelong learning and a passion to share what we learn with visitors. A great way to learn about national parks is through the Junior Ranger Program. We encourage people of all ages to complete both junior ranger programs offered here. Here are stories from some of our own rangers completing junior ranger programs and learning about national parks. 1. I spent a lot of time in national parks as a kid. It was always a highlight going to the Utah national parks for spring break. I have great memories of ranger lead campfire programs, and hikes. There are a lot of other great memories of interactions with rangers from our trips that I will never forget. Those rangers, and learning about our national parks definitely had an impact on me, and pursuing a career as a park ranger. 2. The summer before I went to high school my family took a 3 week road trip in the Western part of the US. We went to many National Parks (and many historic sites, roadside attractions, and other oddities). Whenever I think back on that trip, I think about how those National Park visits were amazing because of the resources and experiences, but the most important part was that we experienced it together as a family. I hope that we at LOWE always strive to make the experiences memorable and enjoyable for the whole family and continue to inspire the next generations of stewards. 3. I didn't discover National Parks until I was in college and got a summer internship in a National Park. At that point, I was hooked on the National Park Service. Over the years, I've completed several Junior Ranger programs as an adult. Here is a picture of me and two friends being sworn in as Junior Rangers at the Statue of Liberty. 4. I became a Junior Ranger at Saguaro National Park. They had a yearly day camp that you could participate in to learn about desert ecology and how to better care for our planet. Looking back, I think these camps influenced my want to become a park ranger when I grew up! #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory #NationalParkWeek
What does it take to run a National Park in the heart of downtown Lowell? The Lowell National Historical Park (LNHP) Superintendent’s Office does more than just manage the park’s staff, buildings, and budget. They also work with LNHP’s partners, including the City of Lowell, University of Massachusetts Lowell, and other state, community, and regional organizations. LNHP is unique in its partner-driven management: the park and its partners work together to preserve Lowell’s historical resources, and support economic growth through collaborative programming. Without our partners, LNHP couldn’t do everything that we do, and we’re happy to support the city and the community of Lowell. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory #NationalParkWeek NPS Photos
As the weather changes, you may start to notice the climate controlled areas of our park as you step in and out of buildings. And while the comfort of both visitors and employees inside our spaces is important, there is much more that goes into keeping up with indoor climates. The utilities crew at Lowell works year round to make sure that exhibit spaces are kept at proper temperatures and help mitigate any leaks or disasters that may arise from working in historic spaces. Recently, the Utilities crew has begun the long and arduous project of updating and replacing the temperature controlling units in park buildings. This massive undertaking will help not only protect the resources, employees, and visitors around the park from temperature shifts, but also will help save energy and be more eco-friendly in the long run. This is just one of the many ways this team looks out for our park and our planet! #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory #NationalParkWeek
A well-oiled machine like Lowell National Historical Park can't function without the help of the Administration and IT staff. Their often behind the scenes roles are the backbone that keep the park running and the staff up to date with technology, hiring, policies, and all the amazing employees we have here! They help the park to keep organized and manage the digital and physical records parks create and leave behind, making us a successful unit of the National Park Service. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory #NationalParkWeek NPS Photo
Just picked up a fresh supply of Doors Open Lowell event stickers as well as our new shuttle bus stop signs. Things are really coming together for the return of Doors Open Lowell on Saturday, May 18. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
"Welcome to Lowell National Historical Park!" Chances are that's the first thing you hear when you arrive at one of our historic sites. Today we are highlighting the friendly faces who staff our museums and visitor center, the Interpretation Division! These rangers are also in charge of leading tours through the park, organizing special events for all ages, and supporting the Lowell Folk Fest celebrations! Last year the interpretation team worked with communities across Lowell to create a new exhibit called "One City Many Cultures." This exhibit is even available in several languages including English, Spanish and Khmer! To find more information about #OneCityManyCultures exhibit and the rest of the work the interpretation division does, visit www.nps.gov/lowe. #LowellNPS #NationalParkWeek #YourParkStory #LikeLowell
Have you ever visited the Boott Cotton Mill Museums and appreciated the clean bathrooms, empty trashcans, and vacuumed floors? What about going on a field trip and eating lunch at a squeaky-clean table? Well, you have our custodial division to thank! This hardworking team is responsible for maintaining the clean, healthy environments that workers in the Lowell Mills fought for! You might not run into custodial workers very often when visiting the museum, but you would definitely notice if they were gone. In addition to their everyday tasks, the custodial team is always willing to lend a hand for projects going on around the park. Recently, the team assisted in wrapping and moving exhibit display cases from the museum gallery into storage. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory NPS Photo
We want to thank those who participated in our Stuffie Sleepover! Our participants first learned all about Lowell and the National Park with a ranger, before staying overnight in the museum! #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory
Introducing Lowell National Historical Park’s volunteer management team! This small team works collaboratively to organize outreach events and educational programs aimed at fostering meaningful engagement with local communities. Their collective efforts are dedicated to recruiting and empowering volunteers from diverse backgrounds to contribute to LNHP's conservation and education initiatives. The expertise in volunteer program development, combined with the community outreach skills, ensure that volunteers receive the support and resources needed to make a positive impact within the park and the surrounding area. Together, this team is instrumental in building a strong and committed volunteer base that enhances the park's mission of preserving and sharing Lowell's historical and natural heritage. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory #NPSWeek #VolunteerWeek #NPSVolunteer NPS Photo
Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek to all our volunteers at Lowell National Historical Park. At LNHP, our dedicated volunteers play integral roles across a spectrum of divisions spanning from cultural resources and interpretation to maintenance. They actively engage and educate visitors, assist with trolley operations, ensure safety on our boat tours, digitize historical photo collections, support city-wide clean-up events, and contribute in numerous other ways. Their invaluable assistance ensures the seamless functioning of our day-to-day operations! LNHP extends its gratitude to each and every individual who has generously volunteered their time at the park. Whether you’re a regular presence every week or offer your support during special events, your contributions are deeply appreciated and indispensable to our mission. We could not do it without you! Thank you. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory #NationalVolunteerWeek #VolunteerAppreciation #NPSVolunteer NPS Graphic
The Boott Cotton Mills Museum Weave Room gives you the opportunity to experience what the weave room of a cotton mill in the early 1900s might have looked, sounded, and felt like. Our demonstrations of historic equipment wouldn’t be possible without our Weave Room staff. They do much more than safely weaving cloth on looms that are over a hundred years old! They also maintain historic equipment, set up the looms to weave, troubleshoot stopped looms, and repair any problems. You can see this amazing team in action for free today at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum! #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory #NPSWeek NPS Photos
Tomorrow marks the beginning of #NPSWeek! We're excited to celebrate not only the National Park Service as a whole, but also the role that we at Lowell National Historical Park play. To kick off the week, tomorrow, April 20th, there will be no cost to visit the Boott Cotton Mills Museum! Then, join us here for the rest of the week to learn about all the different groups and teams that make Lowell such an amazing park to visit. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory NPS Graphic
#lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
The Doors Open Lowell 2024 roster has been finalized and we’re ready to go in one month on Saturday, May 18. Among the buildings on the roster will be the Gothic Revival St. Patrick Church (1853-1874) at 282 Suffolk Street which will be open from 10am to 1pm. A couple of Doors Open XTRAs will also be taking place here, including the Parish organist playing their restored 1906 pipe organ at 10:15 am, 11:15am, and 12:15pm along with their Parish chimer demonstrating their chime, a series of eleven bells found in the steeple, at 10:30am, 11:30am, and 12:30pm. To see this year’s building roster and the schedule of Doors Open XTRAs, head to our website at www.doorsopenlowell.org (link in our profile). #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #gothicrevival #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell
In honor of #NPSWeek, Saturday, April 20th, the Boott Cotton Mills Museum will be fee-free! Bring your friends and family to witness a working weave room. Explore the interactive museum exhibits to learn about the lives of the mill workers who ran the machines. #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory NPS Image
The Industrial Revolution did more than transform manufacturing. It revolutionized the entire social fabric of a young and rapidly changing United States. Reforms in public education were among the many social changes influenced by industrialization. Learn more about Lowell’s rich educational history and its present efforts during our free Community Conversations program at 6:30pm on Monday, April 15 at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center (246 Market Street). #LowellNPS #LikeLowell #YourParkStory #CommunityConversations Photo: “Charles Santos Sr. in class at London St. School,” Portuguese American Digital Archive
It’s Throwback Thursday and since it’s National Library Week, here’s a look back at the history of Lowell’s library. The first City library in the United States, founded in 1844, today it’s known as the Pollard Memorial Library. Founded on May 20, 1844 by the Lowell City Council, Lowell’s library opened on February 11, 1845 in Old City Hall at the corner of Merrimack and Shattuck streets. In 1873, having outgrown its space in Old City Hall, the library moved down Merrimack Street to rented space on the second floor of the Hosford Building on Merrimack Street. The present home of Lowell’s library for over 130 years is one of Lowell’s most prominent institutional buildings. Designed by Stickney, Memorial Hall/Pollard Memorial Library (1893) on Merrimack Street was dedicated in 1893 as a memorial to the soldiers and sailors of Lowell who lost their lives in the Civil War. The early seal for the Lowell library was created by William Paul, a designer at the Hamilton Manufacturing Company Print Works, who produced 12 concept designs. The seal bears the name of the library, the date of its establishment, an ancient lamp in a style of one found in the ruins of Pompeii, the flame of which heads toward the motto, “Fiat Lux” (Let There Be Light). It was engraved by Messers. Mitchell of Boston. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #greekrevival #secondempire #richardsonianromanesque #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #historiclibrary #nationallibraryweek #throwbackthursday
The Doors Open Lowell 2024 roster is getting finalized this week and here’s another site you can visit this year. The First United Baptist Church on Church Street will be open Saturday, May 18 from 10am-1pm. This Greek Revival style church, built in 1826, was the second church to be founded in Lowell. #lowell #lowellma #likelowell #lowellhistory #historiclowell #merrimackvalley #massachusetts #lowellnps #findyourpark #preservation #historicpreservation #savingplaces #architecture #historicarchitecture #lowellarchitecture #greekrevival #historicbuildings #historicdistrict #historicdowntown #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #nps #nationalhistoriclandmark #preservationmonth #doorsopenlowell