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Spring 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 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 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…
Read MoreBike, 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…
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