Snowstorm of 1912

Exhibits

The Lowell Area Historical Museum maintains permanent, temporary and traveling exhibits on a wide range of Lowell history topics.
Located in the museum, permanent exhibits cover topics of Native American history, Early Settlers, Industry and Retailing, The Lowell Showboat and Military History of Lowell. A recreated parlor and dining room show how the historic Graham house would have been decorated when first built.
A changing exhibit space features a different topic in Lowell history every two years. Previous exhibits included the Furniture Industry in Lowell, The Lyon block, and historic toys.
Traveling exhibits are created by the Museum for the purpose of bringing history into the community. Local venues including the library, banks and schools host the exhibits. Traveling exhibits are available to reserve. Topics are: Cutters to Corvettes, Where We Worship, Seeds of Innovation, and Ghost Towns of Lowell.

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Showboat float in front of the State Capitol

Events

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Snow School, built 1872,

Interpretive Board Project

Look for the Museum's interpretive boards around Historic Main Street Lowell and the Riverwalk. Each board spotlights a different topic or time period in our community's past. The objective is to allow citizens and visitors to learn about our diverse and interesting history any time of the day or week, year round.
The first boards were installed in 2013 along the Riverwalk. The topics covered are an Introduction to Lowell, Native American, Fur Trading, Early Settlers and Lumbering.
Download our self guided walking tour of the Historic District or pick one up at the Museum to enhance your exploration of downtown Lowell.

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A bible study group

Room & Event Rental

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