Lowell National Historical Park tells the story of industrialization on a large scale that occurred early in the history of the United States.

Description:
Lowell National Historical Park preserves and interprets the nationally significant historic and cultural sites, structures and districts in Lowell, Massachusetts, that represent the most significant planned industrial city in the United States and symbolize, in physical form, the Industrial Revolution. The park tells the story of the Industrial Revolution and the changing role of technology in a 19th and 20th century setting. The cultural heritage of many of the ethnic groups that immigrated to the U.S. during the 19th and early 20th century, and which continues today, is still preserved in Lowell’s neighborhoods. The park provides a vehicle for economic progress in the community, encouraging creative and cooperative preservation and interpretive programs.

History:
The park got established by an act of Congress back in 1978. It serves as an example in the National Park Service, because of its collaborative efforts with the City of Lowell, The University of Massachusetts at Lowell, and other museums and non-profits have led to a city-wide renaissance.

Contact people:

Mike Wurm, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email) Paul Mueller, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Jim Roberts, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

67 Kirk Street Lowell, MA 01852 (See a map)

Directions:

The Volunteer Office is located in the Boott Cotton Mills Museum Building on the fifth floor at 115 John Street, Lowell, MA. Since the office is part of a much larger old mill complex it is best to call. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: -, 5 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com