American Textile History Museum in Lowell, Massachusetts

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Teen Cell Phone Tour
Visit ATHM to hear our new Teen Cell Phone Tour of Textile Revolution, our main exhibit, now accessible on your cell phone. Free with admission. Donations to fund future youth projects are appreciated.

Summer Programs for Kids-of-All-Ages:

Intro. to Quilting, August 2
Learn the basics of hand piecing, and assemble a 4-block quilt sampler by sewing machine to make a finished wall hanging or doll quilt.

Weave a Wallet (or Fanny Pack), August 4
Learn to weave on a real loom, and make a project you will be proud of – and use.

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Weaving Days
July 31 Aug. 8, 15

Other Workshops:

Weaving Lessons, Spinning Lessons, Spinning on a Drop Spindle, Spinning on a Great Wheel

Special Events:

Free Fun Day on Saturday, September 4.
Free admission and hands-on activities in the Weston Howland Textile Learning Center sponsored by The Highland Street Foundation. Visit www.highlandstreet.org for more information.

Learning with Lulu in Textile Learning Center (TLC)

NEW - 2nd Sunday Story Hour – Learning with Lulu
For ages 3-6 years old. Please join us for our NEW monthly children’s program, Learning with Lulu, at 2 PM on second-Sundays of the month!

ATHM named one of Massachusetts’ 1,000 Great Places

High Style: Betsy Bloomingdale and the Haute Couture opens August 14

Quilters' Quest 2009 Prizes Awarded

Featured in Boston Globe:

Exhibit in Lowell pays tribute to Cambodian refugees

Museum spins textile history into great yarns

Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program

American Textile History Museum Announces Smithsonian Affiliation
The Smithsonian Affiliations program allows selected organizations to have greater access to the collections and educational resources of the museums, libraries, and research centers in the Smithsonian network.

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