Lowell Walks: History of Lowell National Park

with Celeste Bernardo

Created by Congress in 1978, Lowell National Historical Park quickly transformed Lowell with its twin mission of telling the story of the Industrial Revolution in America and of celebrating the culture of the immigrants who labored in the mills. Learn about the development of the Park and plans for the future in this, the centennial year of the National Park Service. Celeste Bernardo is the Superintendent of Lowell National Historical Park.