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Civil War Re-enacatment
Live Battle Re-enactments Military Drills & Dress Parade Camp Life Demonstrations Sutlers' Market (featuring period-style goods) Storytelling Military Hospital Exhibit Family-friendly activities
Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
Birding Along the Blackstone
Birding Along the Blackstone
Join us on Friday and Sunday mornings for a bird walk along the beautiful Blackstone River and Canal. Park staff will lead hour-long walking tours at the Blackstone River State Park on Fridays and Sundays (June 8 - July 27, except July 4) at 10:00 AM. These birding programs are meant for birders of all…
Take Me Fishing
Take Me Fishing
Learn to fish with us this summer! Join park staff Sunday afternoons in June and July for some FREE family fun. Catch some fish, learn about the river, and earn a Junior Angler badge. All fishing material and bait are provided. Activities available from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Meet at the Kelly House Barn…
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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…
Wilson Reservoir Paddle
Wilson Reservoir Paddle
Trip is suitable for all No RSVP is needed for the paddle.Google Link to location Street address is 250 East Wallum Lake Road, Pascoag It is 1/10 of a mile past Serio's Pizza at 250 East Wallum Lake Road off Route 100. Google Maps states it is at 250 East Wallum Lake Road, but the…
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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/.
The Summer Music Series 2025/Nick Bosse
The Summer Music Series 2025/Nick Bosse
Featured Performer: Nick Bosse All performances begin at 6 p.m. Chairs/blankets suggested. Tours of the Smith-Appleby House Museum will begin at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments, artisan crafts, and raffles will be available for purchase. Attendance is free, donations are welcome! Hosted by the Smithfield Recreation Department.
3 events,
Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
Museum Opening of the Millbury Historical Society
Museum Opening of the Millbury Historical Society
Our next museum opening is: Thursday, July 3rd from 4-6 PM. This coincides with the Farmer's Market outside from 4- 7 PM.
Concerts Under the Elms – The American Band
Concerts Under the Elms – The American Band
About Concerts Under the Elms We are so excited to welcome the community back for the 28th season of our much-loved Concerts Under the Elms! The six-week series, hosted on the newly-revitalized Great Lawn of the John Brown House Museum on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m will feature a lineup of returning favorites and first-time performers!…
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Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
4 events,
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]
An American First – Slatersville
An American First – Slatersville
Join a Park Ranger and explore Slatersville! What drew a group of Providence investors—and a recent immigrant—to Smithfield? How did local craftspeople change a small farming town into the country’s first mill village? Learn about the early history of Slatersville and consider its significance as a company town. This tour will focus on industry and…
Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
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Birding Along the Blackstone
Birding Along the Blackstone
Join us on Friday and Sunday mornings for a bird walk along the beautiful Blackstone River and Canal. Park staff will lead hour-long walking tours at the Blackstone River State Park on Fridays and Sundays (June 8 - July 27, except July 4) at 10:00 AM. These birding programs are meant for birders of all…
Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
World Migratory Bird Celebration
World Migratory Bird Celebration
Interested in celebrating some of Blackstone River Valley’s traveling feathered-friends? Join us Sunday, July 6th, 2025, for a FREE day of birding, fishing, interactive games, and arts and crafts in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. Park staff will lead 2, hour-long bird walks (at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM), drop-in birding activities, bird related…
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North Smithfield Great Pumpkin Festival
North Smithfield Great Pumpkin Festival
Join us for a family event on the grounds of North Smithfield middle school and high school. this is our 18th annual event with thousands of visitors and hundreds of vendors. With live music, games, food, community, and much more. This is a rain or shine event.https://www.greatpumpkinfestival.org/
3 events,
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…
Manville Dam Paddle
Manville Dam Paddle
Trip is suitable for all boats and all levels. An up-and-back trip on a pretty section of the Blackstone River. Bring wheels if you have them, it will help getting your boat to the launch from the parking lot. Manville Dam Paddle and the Blackstone River Put-in and paddle upstream (right) and then return. N41 58.328 …
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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/.
The Summer Music Series 2025/Ocean State Ramblers
The Summer Music Series 2025/Ocean State Ramblers
The Ocean State Ramblers will perform as part of the 2025 Summer Music Series at the historic Smith-Appleby House in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of local bluegrass music. Concert attendance is free; donations to benefit the Smith-Appleby House museum are welcome. Hosted by the Smithfield Parks…
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Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
Sunset Sip & Shop
Sunset Sip & Shop
Join Us for our Community Sunset Sip & Shop!Gather your friends and indulge in an evening of sipping, shopping, and supporting local businesses! Stroll through the Village, explore your favorite merchants, and uncover unique finds—all while enjoying complimentary sips and great company. What to Expect:~Discover one-of-a-kind treasures from local shops~Sip on complimentary beverages as you…
ValleyCAST Free Summer Concert Series
ValleyCAST Free Summer Concert Series
Grab your most comfortable lawn chair, your favorite peeps, and your dancing shoes and join us out on the Dennis H. Rice Community Plaza for our 16th Annual Free Summer Concert Series every Thursday night from June 26 through September 4, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 PM. In the event of inclement weather the concerts move indoors to the Singh Performance Center at…
3 events,
Birding Along the Blackstone
Birding Along the Blackstone
Join us on Friday and Sunday mornings for a bird walk along the beautiful Blackstone River and Canal. Park staff will lead hour-long walking tours at the Blackstone River State Park on Fridays and Sundays (June 8 - July 27, except July 4) at 10:00 AM. These birding programs are meant for birders of all…
Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
Night Sky
Night Sky
Night Sky Friday, July 11, 9 – 10:30 p.m. Sunset: 8:22 p.m. Moon: waxing gibbous moon (rises at 9:25 p.m.) Planets: Mercury (sets at 9:28 p.m.), Mars (10:57 p.m.) Come explore everything the night sky has to offer from our view at River Bend Farm. Get a closer view of the stars, the moon, and…
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Mowry Farm & Conservation Area Hike
Mowry Farm & Conservation Area Hike
Hike leader: Ernie Germani DISTANCE: 1.5 miles +/- DIFFICULTY: Fairly Easy/Some Hills The Blackstone Heritage Corridor Trail Ambassadors welcome you to visit the Mowry Farm & Conservation Area. These two adjoining properties offer quite a bit for a short walk. We will go by the community gardens, around the fields, visit the Woonasquatucket River, 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]
Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
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Waters Farm Tractor Pulls
Waters Farm Tractor Pulls
Registration for tractor owners starts at 9 a.m. The pull competition starts at 10 a.m. and ends when the last tractor pulls the heaviest load over the finish line. These events are free for spectators.
Birding Along the Blackstone
Birding Along the Blackstone
Join us on Friday and Sunday mornings for a bird walk along the beautiful Blackstone River and Canal. Park staff will lead hour-long walking tours at the Blackstone River State Park on Fridays and Sundays (June 8 - July 27, except July 4) at 10:00 AM. These birding programs are meant for birders of all…
Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
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3 events,
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…
Lincoln Woods Paddle
Lincoln Woods Paddle
Trip is suitable for all. A pleasant paddle around Olney Pond in the Lincoln Woods State Park. Starting at the park’s Boat Ramp, a typical paddle skirts the perimeter of Olney Pond to view the glacial erratic boulders and wildlife in the coves and along the shoreline. From Rhode Island Route 146 southbound from Woonsocket…
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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/.
Bike the Blackstone River Greenway
Bike the Blackstone River Greenway
Join our Blackstone Heritage Corridor Bikeway Ambassadors for a guided bike ride along the Blackstone River Greenway from Uxbridge to Woonsocket and back to Uxbridge. Along the way, we'll stop at the Millville Lock and Triad Bridge. This ride is 9.5 miles long. Attendees are required to bring their own bike and must wear a…
Revolutionary War Pension Files Transcription Event
Revolutionary War Pension Files Transcription Event
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is co-hosting a transcription session for the Revolutionary War Pension Files Transcription Project this summer. On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, we invite you to join us at 6:00 PM in Heritage Hall, 101 Greene St, North Smithfield, RI. Participants will learn about the value of wartime pensions and hear…
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Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
Hands-on Genealogy Workshop
Hands-on Genealogy Workshop
You are invited to join us for a 2-hour workshop designed to dig deeper into revolutionary roots, local history, and family trees. You’ll learn the basics of family history research using free online and offline records, guided exercises, and expert tips. You’ll leave with practical tools for building your family tree, strategies for overcoming common…
ValleyCAST Free Summer Concert Series
ValleyCAST Free Summer Concert Series
Grab your most comfortable lawn chair, your favorite peeps, and your dancing shoes and join us out on the Dennis H. Rice Community Plaza for our 16th Annual Free Summer Concert Series every Thursday night from June 26 through September 4, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 PM. In the event of inclement weather the concerts move indoors to the Singh Performance Center at…
3 events,
Birding Along the Blackstone
Birding Along the Blackstone
Join us on Friday and Sunday mornings for a bird walk along the beautiful Blackstone River and Canal. Park staff will lead hour-long walking tours at the Blackstone River State Park on Fridays and Sundays (June 8 - July 27, except July 4) at 10:00 AM. These birding programs are meant for birders of all…
Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
Help Pull Invasive Water Chestnuts from the Blackstone!
Help Pull Invasive Water Chestnuts from the Blackstone!
Join the Fight Against Invasive Species! Calling all nature lovers and conservationists! On July 18th from 12pm-3pm, we're hosting an event to protect our local ecosystem. Join us at 15 Maderia Ave, Central Falls, RI, as we work together to remove invasive water chestnuts from the Blackstone River. Why is this important? Invasive water chestnuts…
7 events,
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]
Blackstone River Canoe Tour
Blackstone River Canoe Tour
Join the Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone for a canoe trip along the Blackstone River. Two-hour guided tours on a flat water section of the Blackstone River. Life jackets, canoes, and paddles are provided. $30 per person, cash or check, please. Up to two children over five and under 10 years old can…
Hands-on Genealogy Workshop
Hands-on Genealogy Workshop
You are invited to join us for a 2-hour workshop designed to dig deeper into revolutionary roots, local history, and family trees. You’ll learn the basics of family history research using free online and offline records, guided exercises, and expert tips. You’ll leave with practical tools for building your family tree, strategies for overcoming common…
4 events,
Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
Birding Along the Blackstone
Birding Along the Blackstone
Join us on Friday and Sunday mornings for a bird walk along the beautiful Blackstone River and Canal. Park staff will lead hour-long walking tours at the Blackstone River State Park on Fridays and Sundays (June 8 - July 27, except July 4) at 10:00 AM. These birding programs are meant for birders of all…
Take Me Fishing
Take Me Fishing
Learn to fish with us this summer! Join park staff Sunday afternoons in June and July for some FREE family fun. Catch some fish, learn about the river, and earn a Junior Angler badge. All fishing material and bait are provided. Activities available from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Meet at the Kelly House Barn…
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3 events,
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…
Blackstone Gorge Paddle
Blackstone Gorge Paddle
Blackstone Gorge to Millville lock, Blackstone MA Suitable for all levels of experience. The Blackstone Gorge : GPS Coordinates: N42 00.923 W071 33.165 66 County Street, Blackstone MA See this location in: Google Maps From the North (Massachusetts, Worcester Area) Go to Route 146 South. In Rhode Island, take Exit 14 for Forestdale/North Smithfield. Turn left off the exit…
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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/.
The Summer Music Series 2025/The Whelks
The Summer Music Series 2025/The Whelks
Featured Performer: The Whelks All performances begin at 6 p.m. Chairs/blankets suggested. Tours of the Smith-Appleby House Museum will begin at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments, artisan crafts, and raffles will be available for purchase. Attendance is free, donations are welcome! Hosted by the Smithfield Recreation Department.
Historic Slideshow: Herring Pond Now Spring Lake
Historic Slideshow: Herring Pond Now Spring Lake
Burrillville 250 Commission proudly presentsHistoric slideshow “Herring Pond now Spring Lake”Outdoors at Spring Lake Beach – FREE !!Wed. July 23 at dusk (rain date: July 24)Admission to the slideshow begins at 6 pm. Presented by Betty Mencucci in partnership with the Burrillville Historical & Preservation Society Bring a chair or a blanket and get ready…
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Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
ValleyCAST Free Summer Concert Series
ValleyCAST Free Summer Concert Series
Grab your most comfortable lawn chair, your favorite peeps, and your dancing shoes and join us out on the Dennis H. Rice Community Plaza for our 16th Annual Free Summer Concert Series every Thursday night from June 26 through September 4, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 PM. In the event of inclement weather the concerts move indoors to the Singh Performance Center at…
Concerts Under the Elms – Alexus Lee
Concerts Under the Elms – Alexus Lee
We are so excited to welcome the community back for the 28th season of our much-loved Concerts Under the Elms! The six-week series, hosted on the newly-revitalized Great Lawn of the John Brown House Museum on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m will feature a lineup of returning favorites and first-time performers! Guests to the concert are…
2 events,
Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
Birding Along the Blackstone
Birding Along the Blackstone
Join us on Friday and Sunday mornings for a bird walk along the beautiful Blackstone River and Canal. Park staff will lead hour-long walking tours at the Blackstone River State Park on Fridays and Sundays (June 8 - July 27, except July 4) at 10:00 AM. These birding programs are meant for birders of all…
3 events,
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]
Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
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/.
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George Street Bike Challenge & Festival for Major Taylor
George Street Bike Challenge & Festival for Major Taylor
George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor Main and George streets in Worcester, Mass. Cyclists, community groups, and vendors REGISTER now on BikeReg It’s one rider at a time against the clock in this steep uphill time trial in downtown Worcester. The distance is 500 feet and the average grade is 18 percent. The contest is…
Birding Along the Blackstone
Birding Along the Blackstone
Join us on Friday and Sunday mornings for a bird walk along the beautiful Blackstone River and Canal. Park staff will lead hour-long walking tours at the Blackstone River State Park on Fridays and Sundays (June 8 - July 27, except July 4) at 10:00 AM. These birding programs are meant for birders of all…
Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
0 events,
3 events,
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…
Smith and Sayles Reservoir Paddle
Smith and Sayles Reservoir Paddle
Trip is suitable for all 82 Sand Dam Road, Chepachet (Glocester), RI GPS Coordinates: N41 53.804 W071 40.685 Paddling access to Smith & Sayles Reservoir is at the Smith & Sayles fishing Area on Sand Dam Road in Chepachet (Glocester), RI. It is located in the Chepachet River sub-basin which drains into the Branch River.…
3 events,
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/.
The Summer Music Series 2025/Beth Killian
The Summer Music Series 2025/Beth Killian
Featured performer: Beth Killian All performances begin at 6 p.m. Chairs/blankets suggested. Tours of the Smith-Appleby House Museum will begin at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments, artisan crafts, and raffles will be available for purchase. Attendance is free, donations are welcome! Hosted by the Smithfield Recreation Department.
A Journey through the Roots of American Popular Music with Jon Waterman
A Journey through the Roots of American Popular Music with Jon Waterman
Jon Waterman creates and performs programs that use music to inspire enthusiasm for and a desire to explore history. A Journey through the Roots of American Popular Music features songs and stories about characters and events at the origins of the blues, rock, and country music. Using carefully researched original and traditional songs, stories, and narratives, and…
4 events,
Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
ValleyCAST Free Summer Concert Series
ValleyCAST Free Summer Concert Series
Grab your most comfortable lawn chair, your favorite peeps, and your dancing shoes and join us out on the Dennis H. Rice Community Plaza for our 16th Annual Free Summer Concert Series every Thursday night from June 26 through September 4, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 PM. In the event of inclement weather the concerts move indoors to the Singh Performance Center at…
Ranger Walkabout
Ranger Walkabout
Join a Park Ranger and explore the Blackstone River Valley. During the months of June, July, and August, park staff offer specialty tours at varying locations across the Blackstone River Watershed. These programs begin at 6:30 PM and are 60-minutes long. Please wear comfortable footwear and bring water. Most tours are outside and often include walking on uneven surfaces…
2 events,
Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
Free Fishing Event
Free Fishing Event
The Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone is hosting a FREE fishing event with instruction, poles, and bait included! Open to all ages. For more information, call Kristina at 401-215-4043 or [email protected].
3 events,
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]
Visit Old Slater Mill
Visit Old Slater Mill
Take a free tour with a park ranger at Old Slater Mill this spring or summer. No reservations are required. All tours are free and open to the public. Tours are limited to 25 persons – first come, first served. Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00…
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/.