Posts by Bonnie Combs
We Celebrate National Volunteer Month
Here at the Blackstone Heritage Corridor, we proudly manage the National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks program and have nearly 300 volunteers who volunteer in a multitude of ways throughout the Blackstone…
Read MoreSpring Cleanups 2024
This is a list of spring cleanups in the Blackstone Valley in 2024. We will continue to update the list. Saturday, April 6 Sutton Town Cleanup 8:30 a.m. to…
Read MoreMr. Kurtz Goes to Washington
Mr. Kurtz Goes to Washington (Day 1, February 5, 2024) Greetings, everyone from our Nation’s Capital, Washington DC. Every year, the National Heritage Areas descend on DC to meet and…
Read MoreBlackstone Heritage Corridor Celebrates Champions of the Blackstone
The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor (BHC) held a “Champions of the Blackstone” Awards Reception on December 4th to celebrate its Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) volunteers and recognize its John H.…
Read MoreNow Hiring: Part-Time Office Manager
The Office Manager is primarily focused on the continuity of operations for Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Inc., (BHC) including routine office procedures, various projects for the organization, and…
Read MoreBlackstone River Valley Heritage Center at Worcester Reopens
The Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center at Worcester (3 Paul Clancy Way, Worcester, MA) has reopened for visitors under the management of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (MassDCR).…
Read MoreBlackstone Heritage Corridor Brings Accessible Cycling to MA and RI
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor (BHC) is partnering with All Out Adventures (AOA) to offer a series of accessible cycling events in September on the Blackstone River Bikeway/Greenway in…
Read MoreNorth Smithfield Heritage Association: Partner Spotlight
The North Smithfield Heritage Association (NSHA) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that was founded in 1970 with a mission to preserve and promote the culture, heritage, and natural resources of…
Read MoreCemetery Conservation Events with Burrillville Historical & Preservation Society
Talk-Tour-Stone Repair Wednesday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m. Come to the Riverside Cemetery (Harrisville Cemetery) in Harrisville, RI, (located opposite the Harrisville Fire Station on Callahan School Street) to hear…
Read MoreRanger Walkabout Series 2023
Join a Park Ranger and explore the Blackstone River Valley. During the months of June, July, and August, staff from Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park offer specialty tours at varying…
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