"The Mills of Newburyport:The Dream That Ran Out of Steam" lecture

The opening illustrated lecture of Preservation Week 2022 at the Custom House Maritime Museum.  “The Mills of Newburyport: The Dream That Ran Out of Steam” spotlights the city’s industrial history, from the mid-19th-century hopes of textile mill profits, through a century of economic and technological change, to the more recent adaptation of the city’s old mill buildings for new uses.

The lecture “connects the dots” of the city’s industrial history and provides the background for Saturday’s guided walking tours and self-guided explorations. Advance registration is required. The Friday event, comprised of the reception (7:00 p.m.) and illustrated lecture (7:30 p.m.), is free. Advance online registration is required so as not to exceed seating capacity. Secure your free seats at: www.MillsofNewburyport.eventbrite.com