[MassHistPres] Seventh Annual Doors Open Lowell

[Stowell, Stephen]

The seventh annual Doors Open Lowell, presented as part of Lowell's National Preservation Month activities, will take place May 16-17, 2008.  The event offers an insider's look into the preservation nearly thirty of Lowell's fabulous historic buildings, many not normally open to the public.  It's a celebration of urban living and culture where people and preservation have made Lowell a creative and exciting place to live and work.  In 2002, Lowell was the first city in the United States to launch this prestigious event dedicated to built heritage, architecture, and design.

Look for old favorites this year such as well as exciting new additions to the roster of participating buildings.  Back this year are Doors Open XTRAs where you can enhance your Doors Open experience through interaction with design professionals and other building affiliated events.  Special activities will also focus on celebrating thirty years of preservation and culture in Lowell National Historical Park.  Buildings will be open Friday May 16 (6-9 pm) and Saturday May 17 (11am - 6pm).  Check the event's website www.doorsopenlowell.org for full event information and regular updates.  Look for the pull out guide in the Wednesday May 14 edition of the Lowell Sun.  Program guide will also be available at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center in Market Mills at 246 Market Street throughout the event.
  
As part of Doors Open Lowell, this year visitors can take part in special activities that "open the doors" to Laotian culture through Destination World - Laotian Legacy.  Discover traditional arts, music, food, and contemporary dance as well as the Mogan Cultural Center's Legacies of War exhibit on Saturday May 17.
 
Event is free.  For more information on Doors Open Lowell, contact:
(978) 275-1818
www.doorsopenlowell.org