Posts by Bonnie Combs
Pints with Purpose at the Guild Brewing Company
Raise a glass and support the Blackstone Heritage Corridor! Between October 3 and 17, purchase a pint or crowler of CANAL DIGGER light lager, and the Guild Pawtucket will donate…
Read MoreTake a Hike With Our Volunteers!
Enjoy a guided hike this fall with our volunteer Trail Ambassadors, Phil and Ernie. Phil leads hikes in Massachusetts and Ernie leads hikes in Rhode Island. The following is a…
Read MoreChampions of the Blackstone Award Nominations Are Now Open
Nominations are now open for Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s Champions of the Blackstone Awards. Created by the Blackstone Heritage Corridor, the John H. Chafee Leadership Award honors the late senator’s legacy and recognizes…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Ross Weaver
Meet Ross Weaver. Ross has been volunteering for over four years. He is involved with the Sutton Historical Society, one of Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s volunteer partners, and spends his…
Read MoreThe Legacy of Senator John H. Chafee
The Blackstone Heritage Corridor owes a debt of gratitude to U.S. Senator John H. Chafee for its creation. The former Governor of Rhode Island, Navy Secretary, and U.S. Senator from…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Ken Bedard
Meet Ken Bedard. Ken has been volunteering with the Blackstone Heritage Corridor for six years. In addition to serving as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Blackstone River…
Read MoreForaging with The Honey Shop and NSHA
When the North Smithfield Heritage Association (NSHA) posted about hosting a foraging hike with The Honey Shop, we were instantly intrigued. Check out the description of the event and…
Read MoreBlackstone Heritage Corridor Seeks Nominations For John H. Chafee Heritage Awards
The John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor (BHC) is seeking nominations for the John H. Chafee Heritage Awards, which honor individuals or groups that have worked on…
Read MoreFall Hikes with Trail Ambassador Phil
Blackstone Heritage Corridor Volunteer Trail Ambassador Phil has announced his fall hiking series taking place in the Massachusetts section of the Corridor. Saturday, September 14, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 12:00…
Read MoreReimagining Our Future For Our Partners
Every day, more than 60 nonprofits, together with local businesses and government agencies, across 25 communities in two states, do essential work to preserve our beautiful and historic Blackstone River…
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