Great Stone Dam Walking Tour

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Great Stone Dam Walking Tour

Date & Time

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Recurring Event

Time Slot(s):

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Description

History flows on this 1.5-mile walking tour to the Great Stone Dam, once the largest in the world! Discover how Merrimack River waterpower propelled Lawrence’s textile industry onto the world stage. The tour begins at our Visitor Center by examining the construction of the dam and canals. We will then walk down Canal Street along the North Canal and view the mills and structures that were part of this system. The tour continues through Pemberton Park along the river and ends up at the base of the dam. For ages 8 years +. Light rain or shine.

Special Instructions

A limited amount of parking is free and is next to the Visitor Center Park on Mill Street.

Weather Restrictions

Event will be held light rain or shine.

Address

1 Jackson Street, Lawrence, MA 01840

1 Jackson Street, Lawrence, MA 01840

Directions

Accessibility

Restrooms Available

Event Category

  • History
  • Industrial
  • Infrastructure
  • Walking Tour

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