Posts by Bonnie Combs
Bike, Hike, and Paddle with the Corridor This Spring
Adventure awaits in the Blackstone Valley, and Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s volunteers invite you to join them on guided bike rides, hikes, and paddle trips this spring. Explore different sections of…
Read MoreBHC’s Board of Directors Elects Two New Members
The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Board of Directors elected two new Board members at its March meeting, including Sue Ciaramicoli of Hopedale, MA, and Paul Jones of North…
Read MoreBlackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Announces New Board Appointments
The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor (BHC), serving 25 communities between Worcester, MA, and Providence, RI, announces new appointments made to its Board of Directors during its annual meeting in February.…
Read More2023 Spring Cleanups in the Blackstone Valley
(This list is as of March 30, 2023) Saturdays in April Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone Cleanups in Lincoln, Cumberland, and more. Watch for more info or…
Read MoreA Holiday Present for the Blackstone Valley – the National Heritage Corridor Extended for Another Fifteen Years
With the full support of the Congressional delegations from Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Senate Bill 1942, known as the National Heritage Area Act, was approved by Congress and sent to…
Read MoreSupport the National Heritage Area Act!
Your help is needed for National Heritage Areas like the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. Under the current federal legislative model, National Heritage Areas are subject to individual sunset…
Read MoreBlackstone Heritage Corridor Celebrates Its Volunteers
Abigail Epplett Named Suzanne Buchanan Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor (BHC) hosted a volunteer recognition celebration for its Volunteers-In-Parks program on December 15,…
Read MoreCelebrate the Holidays in the Blackstone Valley
2022 Holiday Celebrations in the Blackstone Valley Blackstone Valley Polar Express Weekends: November 11 to December 23 Tickets: https://www.blackstonevalleypolarexpress.com/site/ Winter Wonderland and Festival of Illumination at Southwick’s Zoo Through…
Read MoreComing Soon: The “Margaret M. Carroll Memorial Greenway Access Area” at the Blackstone River Greenway in Millville, MA
In memory of Margaret Carroll’s many years as Millville’s town historian, educator, preservationist, and charter member of the Blackstone River Valley Volunteers-In-Parks program and the John H. Chafee Blackstone River…
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 John H. Chafee Heritage Awards. This award honors individuals or groups who have worked on…
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