Lawrence Heritage State Park - Lawrence, MA - State/Provincial Parks on Waymarking.com

"Lawrence, MA was one of the nation's first planned cities, and you can learn about its history and development at Lawrence Heritage State Park. The exhibits in the Visitors Center, a restored 1840s boarding house, tell the stories of Lawrence's mill workers, including their role in the 1912 Bread and Roses Strike. You can also learn about the immigrant populations who settled in Lawrence, and test your skills by planning your own industrial city. Visitors can also walk the esplanade alongside the Merrimac River."

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Park Type: Day use Activities: Museum, picnic area Park Fees: Free Background: Lawrence is similar to Lowell in that it had mills and factories on the river that runs through the city. The city has a working-class background in manufacturing. There was also a movie star named Thelma Todd who came from there, and an exhibit in the museum is devoted to her. Link to Park: [Web Link] Date Established?: Not listed Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed

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