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Lowell National Historical Park
History & Culture

Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center - The Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center, located at 40 French Street, is a program of Lowell National Historical Park in partnership with the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The mission of the Mogan Cultural Center is to "tell the human story of...Lowell" through the development of exhibits, projects and programs. The Center serves as the home to the world-renowned Angkor Dance Troupe, LNHP's "Mill Girls and Immigrants" Exhibit and the University of Massachusetts Lowell Center for Lowell History. The Mogan Cultural Center strives to play a positive role among community groups as well as advance cultural and historical activities within the city.

 
Community Exhibits. The Mogan Center has worked with the UMass Lowell Center for Lowell history to host numerous community exhibits. Explore the rich content available through these on-line versions of many of the exhibits.
Historic etching, Lowell National Historical park  

Did You Know?
The population of Lowell grew dramatically during the years of industrial expansion-rising from about 2,500 in 1826 to more than 33,000 in 1850, when Lowell was the second largest city in Massachusetts.

Last Updated: November 19, 2007 at 16:38 EST