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Charley’s Loop Hike
Charley’s Loop Hike
Meet at the Purgatory Chasm Visitor Center parking area (42.129459951768524, -71.71333369386296). Begin on State Forest Road. Follow Charley’s Loop Trail onto Old Purgatory Trail, looping back around through Little Purgatory. ~3.5 miles over a rocky surface with some steep inclines. All Programs are free and open to the public. Appropriate for ages 12 and up.…
1 event,
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
This community event features artists of all ages and abilities who transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to enjoy! From the opening through April 5th,2024, gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in…
4 events,
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
This community event features artists of all ages and abilities who transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to enjoy! From the opening through April 5th,2024, gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in…
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Our museum is located in the former Tuttle Square School at 41 South Street in Auburn, MA. We are open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and by appointment. Address: 41 South Street, Auburn, MA 01501 Telephone: 508-832-6856 Email: [email protected]
Grafton Historical Society Open House
Grafton Historical Society Open House
The Grafton Historical Society Museum is full of artifacts, documents, and displays from Grafton’s manufacturing and farming days. There are also numerous personal items preserved, ranging from elegant ladies' dresses and china to civil war diaries and uniforms. There are brand-new shoe samples from Grafton’s shoe factories, historically accurate dioramas of the mills and town…
2 events,
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
This community event features artists of all ages and abilities who transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to enjoy! From the opening through April 5th,2024, gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in…
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Visit with the Woonsocket Historical Society during the Open House. Open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon to 3 p.m. Learn more about the society at https://woonsockethistoricalsociety.com/.
3 events,
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
This community event features artists of all ages and abilities who transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to enjoy! From the opening through April 5th,2024, gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in…
Solar Eclipse: Tracking the Shadow of the Moon
Solar Eclipse: Tracking the Shadow of the Moon
This will be a family friendly presentation about solar eclipses and night sky objects that can be seen in April skies using the library telescope from the Millbury Public Library. Solar glasses will be handed out to all participants (while supplies last). Program presented by the Aldrich Astronomical Society - Jim Zebrowski Sponsored by donations made…
Parked at Home: Featuring Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Parked at Home: Featuring Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Inspiration can strike any time—and anywhere. Discover how national parks share stories about creativity, hard work, and innovation across the United States. In the 1700s, blacksmiths and carpenters in the Blackstone River Valley created the parts and machines that launched the Industrial Revolution in America. A century later, in West Orange, New Jersey, Thomas Edison…
1 event,
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
This community event features artists of all ages and abilities who transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to enjoy! From the opening through April 5th,2024, gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in…
13 events,
Yellow Bag Day in Cumberland
Yellow Bag Day, the townwide litter cleanup sponsored each year by The Valley Breeze, will be held on Saturday, April 6, beginning at 8 a.m. Volunteers are needed, and should write to Tom Ward, retired Breeze publisher, at [email protected], for more information. Those who have helped in the past and expect to help again are asked to confirm their…
Sutton Town-Wide Earth Day Cleanup
Sutton Town-Wide Earth Day Cleanup
April 6 (Rain date of April 7), Sutton MA 4-H members will be cleaning up the streets of Sutton for the 3rd Annual Earth Day Clean-Up and invite you to join them! Supplies will be available at the Town Common beginning at 8 am while supplies last. Thank you to Al's Rubbish and Container Service,…
Riverside Cemetery Cleanup
Riverside Cemetery Cleanup
This cemetery is opposite the Harrisville Fire Station on Callahan School Street, Harrisville, RI. Please bring water, gloves, a leaf blower, a chainsaw, a leaf rake, a barrel, a cart, or a tarp to haul leaves. There will be a gravestone cleaning/resetting demo at the Riverside Cemetery, weather permitting. Contact Betty at 401-500-0433 for additional…
Uxbridge Town Cleanup
Uxbridge Town Cleanup
Join us for Uxbridge Clean Up Day: Saturday, April 6th from 9:00am-noon! Please select a street you would like to be responsible for. There are multiple slots for each street as some are larger than others. Please email us with any questions ([email protected]). Where to pick up and return bags/pickers: Please come to Premeer Real Estate (40…
3 events,
Elder Ballou Cemetery Cleanup
The Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone will be hosting a TWO DAY Clean-up of the Elder Ballou Meeting House Cemetery located at Elder Ballou Meeting House Road Cumberland, RI. The FIRST DAY is Saturday April 6 from 1-5 PM. The SECOND DAY is Sunday April 7 from 9-1 PM. General weed and grass…
Men & Money: Building Draper Memorial Church
Men & Money: Building Draper Memorial Church
Why tear down one beautiful church to put up another? Join Hopedale Women's History Project founder Linda Hixon to learn about the building of Hopedale's beautiful Unitarian church.
Hike the Blackstone River Greenway
Hike the Blackstone River Greenway
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation is offering a guided hike along the Blackstone River Greenway, departing from the Uxbridge trailhead at 1 Adams Street, Uxbridge, MA. This hike will be approximately 4 miles of easy terrain over a paved surface with no inclines.
4 events,
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
This community event features artists of all ages and abilities who transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to enjoy! From the opening through April 5th,2024, gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in…
Solar Eclipse of the Park
Solar Eclipse of the Park
A partial solar eclipse will be visible on Monday, April 8, 2024. The eclipse will begin just after 2 PM and last about 2.5 hours. Become an Eclipse Explorer! Get eclipse glasses to enjoy the event safely. Complete activities and earn a special badge. Talk with a ranger and discover how people of the past…
Solar Eclipse of the Park
Solar Eclipse of the Park
A partial solar eclipse will be visible on Monday, April 8, 2024. The eclipse will begin just after 2 PM and last about 2.5 hours. Become an Eclipse Explorer! Get eclipse glasses to enjoy the event safely. Complete activities and earn a special badge. Talk with a ranger and discover how people of the past…
5 events,
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
This community event features artists of all ages and abilities who transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to enjoy! From the opening through April 5th,2024, gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in…
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Our museum is located in the former Tuttle Square School at 41 South Street in Auburn, MA. We are open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and by appointment. Address: 41 South Street, Auburn, MA 01501 Telephone: 508-832-6856 Email: [email protected]
Grafton Historical Society Open House
Grafton Historical Society Open House
The Grafton Historical Society Museum is full of artifacts, documents, and displays from Grafton’s manufacturing and farming days. There are also numerous personal items preserved, ranging from elegant ladies' dresses and china to civil war diaries and uniforms. There are brand-new shoe samples from Grafton’s shoe factories, historically accurate dioramas of the mills and town…
2 events,
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
This community event features artists of all ages and abilities who transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to enjoy! From the opening through April 5th,2024, gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in…
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Visit with the Woonsocket Historical Society during the Open House. Open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon to 3 p.m. Learn more about the society at https://woonsockethistoricalsociety.com/.
3 events,
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
This community event features artists of all ages and abilities who transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to enjoy! From the opening through April 5th,2024, gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in…
Kidleidoscope
Kidleidoscope
Join us each week for Kidleidoscope! We will read a short book, followed by a light outdoor activity or a hike. Afterwards, enjoy a kid-friendly craft that relates to the story. Each week has its own theme, so stop by often! Appropriate for ages 3 to 6. Siblings are welcome. All programs are free and…
Parked at Home: Featuring Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site
Parked at Home: Featuring Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site
Have you ever been told to strike while the iron is hot? The building blocks for America’s age of industry were made in workshops and forges along powerful waterways. During this talk, rangers will discuss the development of Saugus Iron Works, the first sustained, integrated iron works in British Colonial America, and the development of…
2 events,
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
This community event features artists of all ages and abilities who transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to enjoy! From the opening through April 5th,2024, gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in…
Worcester: From Small Town to Heart of the Commonwealth
Worcester: From Small Town to Heart of the Commonwealth
Join us on a tour of the Heritage Center’s exhibit hall. Learn how the Blackstone Canal helped transform Worcester from a sleepy county seat to a thriving industrial city and hub for immigration and innovation. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. An…
5 events,
Hopkins/Potter/Marsh Cemetery Cleanup
Hopkins/Potter/Marsh Cemetery Cleanup
This cemetery is at the intersection of Charles Street and Howard Avenue in Pascoag, RI. Please bring water, gloves, a leaf blower, a chainsaw, a leaf rake, a barrel, a cart, or a tarp to haul leaves. At the Hopkins/Potter/Marsh cemetery in Pascoag, we have to haul the leaves to the Whipple Compost Facility and…
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Our museum is located in the former Tuttle Square School at 41 South Street in Auburn, MA. We are open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and by appointment. Address: 41 South Street, Auburn, MA 01501 Telephone: 508-832-6856 Email: [email protected]
Smithfield Community Litter Cleanup with AAA Northeast and KBVB
Smithfield Community Litter Cleanup with AAA Northeast and KBVB
AAA NORTHEAST is guest hosting a big, family-friendly spring litter cleanup in partnership with Keep Blackstone Vallley Beautiful. When: Saturday, April 13, 10am-NOON Where: The Last Resort PARKING LOT, 325 Farnum Pike, Smithfield RI Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/c7bmjzv This litter cleanup is a great way to officially bust your family's winter blues and spring into a…
4 events,
Hunt House Museum Open House
Hunt House Museum Open House
“Bits and Pieces” The Hunt House Museum committee has been searching through our collections to showcase many of our items that have not been on display before. As always, Hike with Ernie will leave to Gazebo at 1:30. Take this easy hike through the grounds of Hunts Mills and learn about some of the information…
Hunt’s Mills Hike
Hunt’s Mills Hike
For over 250 years, Hunt’s Mills has served many purposes. It is probably one of the more historically significant sites in East Providence. In fact, this property is home to the East Providence Historical Society. The historical society is at the John Hunt House, which was built in the mid 1700s, making it one of the oldest…
Healthy Heart Loop Hike
Healthy Heart Loop Hike
Meet at the CCC Camp parking area (205 Westboro Road, Upton, MA01568) This hike is approximately two miles of moderate terrain over a rugged forest surface with steep inclines. All programs are free and open to the public. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. An adult must accompany children. Registration is not required. Wear sturdy footwear.…
3 events,
Grafton Cleanup Week
Participate in this Spring event to help clean up the town of Grafton. This is a great way to come together for the good of our community. Create a team and clean up a neighborhood. Register your team and clean-up area with Helen Blazis by email: [email protected]. Help beautify your own yard with a free tree sapling…
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
This community event features artists of all ages and abilities who transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to enjoy! From the opening through April 5th,2024, gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in…
All Roads Lead to Worcester
All Roads Lead to Worcester
Take a one-mile stroll with us along the Blackstone River Greenway. Learn how Worcester’s development into an industrial city went hand in hand with its growth as a regional transportation hub. >>Meet at the Millbury Parking Area (1265 Millbury St., Worcester).<<< Appropriate for ages 10 and up. All programs are free and open to the…
6 events,
Grafton Cleanup Week
Participate in this Spring event to help clean up the town of Grafton. This is a great way to come together for the good of our community. Create a team and clean up a neighborhood. Register your team and clean-up area with Helen Blazis by email: [email protected]. Help beautify your own yard with a free tree sapling…
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
This community event features artists of all ages and abilities who transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to enjoy! From the opening through April 5th,2024, gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in…
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Our museum is located in the former Tuttle Square School at 41 South Street in Auburn, MA. We are open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and by appointment. Address: 41 South Street, Auburn, MA 01501 Telephone: 508-832-6856 Email: [email protected]
Roger Williams National Memorial Homeschool Day
Roger Williams National Memorial Homeschool Day
Join us for our first springtime homeschool open house day! WHAT: A day of free activities and ranger-led programs designed for homeschool families and groups. WHERE: 282 N. Main St., Providence, RI WHEN: Tuesday, 4/16/24 MORE INFORMATION: Drop in for Junior Ranger activities anytime between 10 AM and 3 PM. Watch a short video on…
5 events,
Grafton Cleanup Week
Participate in this Spring event to help clean up the town of Grafton. This is a great way to come together for the good of our community. Create a team and clean up a neighborhood. Register your team and clean-up area with Helen Blazis by email: [email protected]. Help beautify your own yard with a free tree sapling…
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
This community event features artists of all ages and abilities who transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to enjoy! From the opening through April 5th,2024, gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in…
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Visit with the Woonsocket Historical Society during the Open House. Open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon to 3 p.m. Learn more about the society at https://woonsockethistoricalsociety.com/.
Accessible Cycling on the Blackstone River Greenway
Accessible Cycling on the Blackstone River Greenway
All Out Adventures, in partnership with the Universal Access Program and the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, is pleased to offer adaptive cycling for people with disabilities and their families and friends. All ages and abilities are welcome! All equipment is provided, but you must pre-register for a time slot by calling All Out…
6 events,
Grafton Cleanup Week
Participate in this Spring event to help clean up the town of Grafton. This is a great way to come together for the good of our community. Create a team and clean up a neighborhood. Register your team and clean-up area with Helen Blazis by email: [email protected]. Help beautify your own yard with a free tree sapling…
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
This community event features artists of all ages and abilities who transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to enjoy! From the opening through April 5th,2024, gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in…
Kidleidoscope
Kidleidoscope
Join us each week for Kidleidoscope! We will read a short book, followed by a light outdoor activity or a hike. Afterwards, enjoy a kid-friendly craft that relates to the story. Each week has its own theme, so stop by often! Appropriate for ages 3 to 6. Siblings are welcome. All programs are free and…
Power Walk
Power Walk
Come out for a Power Walk with Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park! This spring, join a park ranger for a series of "power walks" around historic sites in the Blackstone Valley. During these brisk walking tours, we'll explore the history of power along local waterways and wooded areas. Hosted on Thursdays, April 18-May 30,…
5 events,
Grafton Cleanup Week
Participate in this Spring event to help clean up the town of Grafton. This is a great way to come together for the good of our community. Create a team and clean up a neighborhood. Register your team and clean-up area with Helen Blazis by email: [email protected]. Help beautify your own yard with a free tree sapling…
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
11th Annual Art Palette Contest
This community event features artists of all ages and abilities who transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to enjoy! From the opening through April 5th,2024, gallery guests will be invited to cast a vote for their favorite palettes. Winners will receive cash awards in…
Visit Old Slater Mill Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution! Visitor Information Station: Open Fridays and Saturdays, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., April 19 through May 4. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water are available. The Visitor Contact…
Worcester: From Small Town to Heart of the Commonwealth
Worcester: From Small Town to Heart of the Commonwealth
Join us on a tour of the Heritage Center’s exhibit hall. Learn how the Blackstone Canal helped transform Worcester from a sleepy county seat to a thriving industrial city and hub for immigration and innovation. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. An…
19 events,
Grafton Cleanup Week
Participate in this Spring event to help clean up the town of Grafton. This is a great way to come together for the good of our community. Create a team and clean up a neighborhood. Register your team and clean-up area with Helen Blazis by email: [email protected]. Help beautify your own yard with a free tree sapling…
Mendon-Upton Community Cleanup
Help us keep our community green and clean! The 2024 community cleanup will take place from Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 5th. Volunteers sign up for a street, pickup their bags, and help clean up their town. Don't forget to post a photo of your cleanup to social media using the hashtag #MendonUptonCleanup2024. To…
Blackstone Earth Day Celebration
Blackstone Earth Day Celebration
Blackstone Parks & Recreation and Blackstone Board of Health are hosting an Earth Day Celebration. 8 a.m. to Noon - picking up roadside trash 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Community Art Project
CLUE: Murder Mystery at the Museum
CLUE: Murder Mystery at the Museum
Inspired by the game Clue, Murder Mystery at the Museum bring together guests for a 1920s party, all the while the guests find themselves part of a fictitious murder mystery. During the murder mystery party, you will enlist guests to find out who killed Dr.Pepper — was it Mr. Green in the apartment with the…
8 events,
Mendon-Upton Community Cleanup
Help us keep our community green and clean! The 2024 community cleanup will take place from Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 5th. Volunteers sign up for a street, pickup their bags, and help clean up their town. Don't forget to post a photo of your cleanup to social media using the hashtag #MendonUptonCleanup2024. To…
Park Serve Day at Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center at Worcester
Park Serve Day at Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center at Worcester
Duties will include trash pick-up and some weeding/light gardening. We'll have some work gloves available on site, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own durable gloves as well as gardening equipment. The online registration page is here.
Park Serve Day at Upton State Forest
Park Serve Day at Upton State Forest
Join the Friends of Upton State Forest for a spring cleanup. There will be various cleanup tasks around the CCC camp site. The Friends will be providing lunch.
Castle Hill Farm Hike
Castle Hill Farm Hike
Nice two-mile+ hike on town conservation land, rich in mill history. Meet at the parking area just beyond 72 Castle Hill Road. RSVP at https://bit.ly/2024hike for event updates.
3 events,
Mendon-Upton Community Cleanup
Help us keep our community green and clean! The 2024 community cleanup will take place from Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 5th. Volunteers sign up for a street, pickup their bags, and help clean up their town. Don't forget to post a photo of your cleanup to social media using the hashtag #MendonUptonCleanup2024. To…
All Roads Lead to Worcester
All Roads Lead to Worcester
Take a one-mile stroll with us along the Blackstone River Greenway. Learn how Worcester’s development into an industrial city went hand in hand with its growth as a regional transportation hub. >>Meet at the Millbury Parking Area (1265 Millbury St., Worcester).<<< Appropriate for ages 10 and up. All programs are free and open to the…
Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful Earth Day Cleanup
Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful Earth Day Cleanup
LET'S GO CLEAN TEAM! Celebrate Earth Day with Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful! Join us for a heavy-duty cleanup along River + Canal Streets in Woonsocket heading into North Smithfield. When: Monday, April 22, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Park in the Fairmount American Legion parking lot (870 River St, Woonsocket). Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/69ckhyn We…
3 events,
Mendon-Upton Community Cleanup
Help us keep our community green and clean! The 2024 community cleanup will take place from Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 5th. Volunteers sign up for a street, pickup their bags, and help clean up their town. Don't forget to post a photo of your cleanup to social media using the hashtag #MendonUptonCleanup2024. To…
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Our museum is located in the former Tuttle Square School at 41 South Street in Auburn, MA. We are open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and by appointment. Address: 41 South Street, Auburn, MA 01501 Telephone: 508-832-6856 Email: [email protected]
Grafton Historical Society Open House
Grafton Historical Society Open House
The Grafton Historical Society Museum is full of artifacts, documents, and displays from Grafton’s manufacturing and farming days. There are also numerous personal items preserved, ranging from elegant ladies' dresses and china to civil war diaries and uniforms. There are brand-new shoe samples from Grafton’s shoe factories, historically accurate dioramas of the mills and town…
2 events,
Mendon-Upton Community Cleanup
Help us keep our community green and clean! The 2024 community cleanup will take place from Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 5th. Volunteers sign up for a street, pickup their bags, and help clean up their town. Don't forget to post a photo of your cleanup to social media using the hashtag #MendonUptonCleanup2024. To…
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Visit with the Woonsocket Historical Society during the Open House. Open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon to 3 p.m. Learn more about the society at https://woonsockethistoricalsociety.com/.
5 events,
Mendon-Upton Community Cleanup
Help us keep our community green and clean! The 2024 community cleanup will take place from Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 5th. Volunteers sign up for a street, pickup their bags, and help clean up their town. Don't forget to post a photo of your cleanup to social media using the hashtag #MendonUptonCleanup2024. To…
Kidleidoscope
Kidleidoscope
Join us each week for Kidleidoscope! We will read a short book, followed by a light outdoor activity or a hike. Afterwards, enjoy a kid-friendly craft that relates to the story. Each week has its own theme, so stop by often! Appropriate for ages 3 to 6. Siblings are welcome. All programs are free and…
Power Walk
Power Walk
Come out for a Power Walk with Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park! This spring, join a park ranger for a series of "power walks" around historic sites in the Blackstone Valley. During these brisk walking tours, we'll explore the history of power along local waterways and wooded areas. Hosted on Thursdays, April 18-May 30,…
Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut Tree 4.25
Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut Tree 4.25
On Thursday, April 25th at 6pm, the Rhode Island Historical Society will be screening a new documentary film from The American Chestnut Foundation: Clear Day Thunder, a documentary about the efforts of passionate citizen scientists and researchers working to restore this ecologically and economically significant tree species. In the late 1800s, Cryphonectria Parasitica, was inadvertently…
4 events,
Mendon-Upton Community Cleanup
Help us keep our community green and clean! The 2024 community cleanup will take place from Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 5th. Volunteers sign up for a street, pickup their bags, and help clean up their town. Don't forget to post a photo of your cleanup to social media using the hashtag #MendonUptonCleanup2024. To…
Visit Old Slater Mill Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution! Visitor Information Station: Open Fridays and Saturdays, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., April 19 through May 4. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water are available. The Visitor Contact…
Worcester: From Small Town to Heart of the Commonwealth
Worcester: From Small Town to Heart of the Commonwealth
Join us on a tour of the Heritage Center’s exhibit hall. Learn how the Blackstone Canal helped transform Worcester from a sleepy county seat to a thriving industrial city and hub for immigration and innovation. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. An…
Bathsheba Spooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy
Bathsheba Spooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy
Join author Andrew Noone as he discusses his book, which tells the story of the conviction and execution of Brookfield's Bathsheba Spooner, one of the most sensational "true crime stories" of the American 1700s. Spooner was the first woman to be executed in the new United States of America. Books will be available for purchase.…
15 events,
Mendon-Upton Community Cleanup
Help us keep our community green and clean! The 2024 community cleanup will take place from Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 5th. Volunteers sign up for a street, pickup their bags, and help clean up their town. Don't forget to post a photo of your cleanup to social media using the hashtag #MendonUptonCleanup2024. To…
Manchaug Pond Watershed-Wide Cleanup
Manchaug Pond Watershed-Wide Cleanup
The Manchaug Pond Foundation invites you to the annual spring cleanup of Manchaug Pond and its watershed for Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 9 AM to Noon with a rain date the following day. Volunteers are needed to canvas the lake shoreline, public boat ramp, and watershed to remove litter and other potential threats to…
North Smithfield Clean & Green Day
North Smithfield Clean & Green Day
North Smithfield's 21st Clean & Green Day Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at 9am - 12noon; Registration starts at 8am at the new town hall (Kendall Dean building) We would like to focus on highly littered areas that need our help the most. Please choose from the areas listed and Google the road to familiarize yourself with where you'll be cleaning. Our…
Blackstone Canal Hike
Blackstone Canal Hike
Long before highways and even before the railroad came through these parts, the Blackstone Canal was the primary means of transporting goods from Providence to Worcester. The canal and its several locks ran alongside the Blackstone River and was in use in the early 1800s. Today, most of it is long forgotten. It has been…
5 events,
Mendon-Upton Community Cleanup
Help us keep our community green and clean! The 2024 community cleanup will take place from Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 5th. Volunteers sign up for a street, pickup their bags, and help clean up their town. Don't forget to post a photo of your cleanup to social media using the hashtag #MendonUptonCleanup2024. To…
Walking Tour of Moshassuck Cemetery
Walking Tour of Moshassuck Cemetery
The Heritage Alliance of Pawtucket will lead a walking tour of the Moshassuck Cemetery located at 978 Lonsdale Avenue, Central Falls. Central Falls has one cemetery, bearing a Native American name, and having no affiliation with any one church or culture. Walk with us through the Moshassuck Cemetery as we talk about how Central Falls…
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
St. Ann's Arts and Cultural Center in Woonsocket is the home of the largest collection of al fresco paintings in North America. It is a treasure to be seen. Tours will be held every Sunday beginning April 28th through November, 2024. Admission is $15 per adult, $12 for students/seniors, children 4 and under are free.…
Long Trail Loop Hike
Long Trail Loop Hike
This hike is at Hopkinton State Park. Meet at the Hopkinton State Park upper beach lot parking area (42.25837981520797, -71.51964289191285) This hike is 4.5 miles of moderate terrain over a rugged forest surface with mild inclines. All programs are free and open to the public. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. An adult must accompany…
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Mendon-Upton Community Cleanup
Help us keep our community green and clean! The 2024 community cleanup will take place from Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 5th. Volunteers sign up for a street, pickup their bags, and help clean up their town. Don't forget to post a photo of your cleanup to social media using the hashtag #MendonUptonCleanup2024. To…
All Roads Lead to Worcester
All Roads Lead to Worcester
Take a one-mile stroll with us along the Blackstone River Greenway. Learn how Worcester’s development into an industrial city went hand in hand with its growth as a regional transportation hub. >>Meet at the Millbury Parking Area (1265 Millbury St., Worcester).<<< Appropriate for ages 10 and up. All programs are free and open to the…
3 events,
Mendon-Upton Community Cleanup
Help us keep our community green and clean! The 2024 community cleanup will take place from Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 5th. Volunteers sign up for a street, pickup their bags, and help clean up their town. Don't forget to post a photo of your cleanup to social media using the hashtag #MendonUptonCleanup2024. To…
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Our museum is located in the former Tuttle Square School at 41 South Street in Auburn, MA. We are open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and by appointment. Address: 41 South Street, Auburn, MA 01501 Telephone: 508-832-6856 Email: [email protected]
Grafton Historical Society Open House
Grafton Historical Society Open House
The Grafton Historical Society Museum is full of artifacts, documents, and displays from Grafton’s manufacturing and farming days. There are also numerous personal items preserved, ranging from elegant ladies' dresses and china to civil war diaries and uniforms. There are brand-new shoe samples from Grafton’s shoe factories, historically accurate dioramas of the mills and town…
4 events,
Mendon-Upton Community Cleanup
Help us keep our community green and clean! The 2024 community cleanup will take place from Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 5th. Volunteers sign up for a street, pickup their bags, and help clean up their town. Don't forget to post a photo of your cleanup to social media using the hashtag #MendonUptonCleanup2024. To…
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Visit with the Woonsocket Historical Society during the Open House. Open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon to 3 p.m. Learn more about the society at https://woonsockethistoricalsociety.com/.
Accessible Cycling on the Blackstone River Greenway
Accessible Cycling on the Blackstone River Greenway
All Out Adventures, in partnership with the Universal Access Program and the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, is pleased to offer adaptive cycling for people with disabilities and their families and friends. All ages and abilities are welcome! All equipment is provided, but you must pre-register for a time slot by calling All Out…
Hope Day Celebration
Hope Day Celebration
Join ValleyCAST on Wednesday, May 1, from 1-3 pm at the Alternatives' Whitin Mill on the Dennis H. Rice Community Plaza for a Hope Day celebration featuring live music by The Blackstone Valley Quartet, poetry, speeches, a guided meditation, wellness offerings, art making, and a chance to admire our yellow tulip Hope Garden in full bloom. See below for a full list…
3 events,
Mendon-Upton Community Cleanup
Help us keep our community green and clean! The 2024 community cleanup will take place from Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 5th. Volunteers sign up for a street, pickup their bags, and help clean up their town. Don't forget to post a photo of your cleanup to social media using the hashtag #MendonUptonCleanup2024. To…
Kidleidoscope
Kidleidoscope
Join us each week for Kidleidoscope! We will read a short book, followed by a light outdoor activity or a hike. Afterwards, enjoy a kid-friendly craft that relates to the story. Each week has its own theme, so stop by often! Appropriate for ages 3 to 6. Siblings are welcome. All programs are free and…
Power Walk
Power Walk
Come out for a Power Walk with Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park! This spring, join a park ranger for a series of "power walks" around historic sites in the Blackstone Valley. During these brisk walking tours, we'll explore the history of power along local waterways and wooded areas. Hosted on Thursdays, April 18-May 30,…
6 events,
Mendon-Upton Community Cleanup
Help us keep our community green and clean! The 2024 community cleanup will take place from Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 5th. Volunteers sign up for a street, pickup their bags, and help clean up their town. Don't forget to post a photo of your cleanup to social media using the hashtag #MendonUptonCleanup2024. To…
Benefit Street: Mile of History Tour
Benefit Street: Mile of History Tour
After popular demand, a Benefit Street walking tour is returning! In partnership with the Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence Tour Company is presenting: "Benefit Street: Mile of History Tour." Created in the mid 18th-century, this colonial thoroughfare offers an enviable collection of 18th and early 19th century wood-frame houses. Although the street might seem like…
Visit Old Slater Mill Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution! Visitor Information Station: Open Fridays and Saturdays, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., April 19 through May 4. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water are available. The Visitor Contact…
Worcester: From Small Town to Heart of the Commonwealth
Worcester: From Small Town to Heart of the Commonwealth
Join us on a tour of the Heritage Center’s exhibit hall. Learn how the Blackstone Canal helped transform Worcester from a sleepy county seat to a thriving industrial city and hub for immigration and innovation. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. An…
13 events,
Mendon-Upton Community Cleanup
Help us keep our community green and clean! The 2024 community cleanup will take place from Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 5th. Volunteers sign up for a street, pickup their bags, and help clean up their town. Don't forget to post a photo of your cleanup to social media using the hashtag #MendonUptonCleanup2024. To…
Auburn Town Cleanup
Auburn Town Cleanup
The Auburn Chamber of Commerce coordinates a massive town-wide cleanup in conjunction with residents, groups, member businesses and Town of Auburn administration. Each year, hundreds of volunteers collect tons of unsightly and sometimes hazardous waste for proper disposal. The 2024 Cleanup will be held on May 4, 2024 from 7:30AM to 12PM. Volunteers should meet…
Walking Tour: Hotchkiss Cemetery
Walking Tour: Hotchkiss Cemetery
Walking Tour –- Hotchkiss Cemetery NS36 - located on Smithfield Rd in North Smithfield, RI. For the first time since Hotchkiss Cemetery was re-discovered, cleaned, and repaired, the public can take a one-hour guided walking tour with some of the volunteers who made it happen. Folks can learn about the lives of some of the…
Walking Tour: North Burial Ground
Walking Tour: North Burial Ground
Walking Tour - North Burial Ground really comes alive in the spring with 30 kinds of birds, large and small mammals, 3 kinds of amphibians, at least 3 kinds of reptiles and a variety of insects ads well as many plant species. Greg Gerritt has been filming the wildlife of the NBG since 2013 and…