As a follow up to our Historic Deerfield textiles trip from two weeks ago, students spent the day at the the Tsongas Industrial History Center in Lowell, MA. Students experienced a taste of what factory life may have been like in the 1800s, saw the old power looms, and more!
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- Museum educator Paulene leads a discussion on labor laws, unions, and more
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- Students view and discuss images of child labor
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- 1800s machinery
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- 1800s machinery
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- Students investigate a model factor
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- Students and staff sporting their new shirts after a great day!
At Four Winds School we take field trips every other Friday to learn from experts about our humanities and science curricula. If you’re interested in funding a Field Trip Friday, please take a look at our donation page. Thanks!