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Maple Sugaring Weekend
Maple Sugaring Weekend
Learn how maple syrup is made! Free tours will be offered at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm, and last about 90 minutes. Tours include indoor and outdoor elements. First come, first serve. Appropriate for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reasonable accommodations are available upon advance request.
Hike the Blackstone River Greenway
Hike the Blackstone River Greenway
Hike the Blackstone River Greenway in Worcester. Meet at the Millbury Street Parking Area (42.218979, -71.783875). This hike is approximately 2.75 miles round trip over easy terrain, paved surface. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. An adult must accompany children. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Dress for…
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Premiere of “Our Town Lincoln”
Premiere of “Our Town Lincoln”
Join Rhode Island PBS for the community premiere of the Our Town: Lincoln documentary, made possible by the residents and friends of Lincoln. The Great Road Heritage Campus and Hearthside are featured! The screening will take place at Lincoln High School on Wednesday, February 28. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. To attend this free-of-charge…
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Valley Talks: Mille après mille and Making a New Franco-American Identity
Valley Talks: Mille après mille and Making a New Franco-American Identity
In his book Mille après mille, historian Pierre Lavoie takes a fresh look at how early 20th-century Francophone celebrities, such as Mary Bolduc Travers, Rudy Vallée, and Jean Grimaldi helped shape the collective identities of Francophones in Quebec and New England. Pierre Lavoie is a historian and postdoctoral researcher affiliated with Université Laval. His research and publications…
Lookout Rock Loop Hike
Lookout Rock Loop Hike
Meet at the Rice City Pond parking area on East Hartford Ave., Uxbridge, MA. (42.099526448962855, -71.61915420456083). Begin on King Philip’s Trail, continuing to Lookout Rock, looping back around to Rice City Pond. ~2.5 miles round trip over a rugged forest surface with a mild incline. All Programs are free and open to the public. Appropriate…
Musique at the Triple Decker
Musique at the Triple Decker
The Museum of Work & Culture invites the public to an upcoming event to celebrate the end of our Valley Talks series and the beginning of the month of Francophonie. Travel back in time to early 20th century Woonsocket for Musique at the Triple Decker, a café-style gathering where attendees will listen to 78 rpm recordings…
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Parked at Home: Featuring First State National Historical Park
Parked at Home: Featuring First State National Historical Park
Some national parks have just one entry and exit point. Others are spread out across entire communities and even cross state lines. This talk will bring staff together from two historical parks with unique boundaries: First State National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. First State is made up of six sites…
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11th Annual Art Palette Contest Opening Reception
11th Annual Art Palette Contest Opening Reception
Join us on Friday, March 8, 2024 from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM for the opening of the 11th Annual Art Palette Contest! This community event features artists of all ages and abilities who transformed ordinary wooden art palettes into unique works of art. They are displayed together on the gallery walls for all to…
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Mammoth Mill Spring Cleanup
Mammoth Mill Spring Cleanup
Volunteers are gathering to continue the cleanup at the Mammoth Mill Park site on the corner of Mill and Canal Street in North Smithfield.
Antique & Pop Culture Appraisal
Antique & Pop Culture Appraisal
Wondering how much that ol' knick-knack is worth? Dust off those relics and join us as we discover which items are priceless and which might end up in your yard sale. Bruneua & Co. Auctioneers will be here appraising your family antiques, treasurs, pop culture favorites, including comic books, trading cards, games, toys and much…
Cormier Woods Hike
Cormier Woods Hike
Three-mile wooded hike. Interesting granite work from years ago. Listen for the lion’s roar at Southwick’s Zoo. RSVP at https://bit.ly/2024hike for event updates.
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Tractor Pull
Tractor Pull
See a fascinating collection of beautifully maintained/restored antique tractors do their thing in the lower field behind the Shingle Mill, and admire them in the parking lot in front of the Darling Barn! This event is free for spectators, but there is a fee for pullers.
CANCELED: Whistling Cave Loop Hike
CANCELED: Whistling Cave Loop Hike
>>Due to inclement weather and poor trail conditions, this event is CANCELED.<< Meet at the CCC Camp parking area (42.209381269386, -71.6089730177089) at Upton State Forest. Begin on Loop Road going into Park Road, continuing onto Whistling Cave Trail. Loop back around, following the Chickadee and Nuthatch trails. ~4 miles over , a rugged forest…
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18th Annual Empty Bowl Dinner
18th Annual Empty Bowl Dinner
The Blackstone Millville Regional High School National Honor Society is hosting its 18th annual Empty Bowl fundraiser on Wednesday, March 13, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the cafeteria. The event is a fundraiser for the Blackstone Food Pantry. The evening includes a soup dinner and dessert, a raffle of handmade bowls crafted by…
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Ciné-Québec: Niagara
Ciné-Québec: Niagara
The Museum of Work and Culture is excited to welcome guests to Ciné-Québec, an evening of Québecois cinema in celebration of the month of Francophonie on Thursday, March 14, at the Museum of Work & Culture. The evening will begin at 6pm with a wine and cheese reception in the MoWC gallery. At 6:30pm, filmmaker…
Parked at Home: Featuring Everglades National Park
Parked at Home: Featuring Everglades National Park
Close to 7% of the United States is made of water. During this program, rangers from two National Park Service sites will discuss how local waterways have indelibly shaped their local landscapes in very different ways. The Blackstone River Valley is known for its use of great waterpower, while the Everglades is home to a…
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North Smithfield Heritage Walk
North Smithfield Heritage Walk
This month's heritage walk will visit Wunnashowatuckqut: Old Harkness Rd, High Rocks Gorge, Colony Rd, and Stone Features. Meet at the Forestdale School, 190 School Street. Find event updates at https://fb.me/e/4gV4kyIFs.
Volunteer at Pollinator Loop Trail
Volunteer at Pollinator Loop Trail
The Willard House & Clock Museum is restoring its 1-acre field into a Pollinator Meadow and Loop Trail to benefit local animal and plant species. Volunteers are needed to help with tarping, weeding and bedding, and invasive species removal. Give someone the gift of nature this spring by donating a pollinator plant in their name!…
24th Annual Home & Community Expo
24th Annual Home & Community Expo
Enjoy a fun day out with the entire family, discovering the best that the Blackstone Valley has to offer. Small businesses from all over the Valley will display their unique services and products. Walk away with tons of free goodies, enter our famous scavenger hunt to win "The Pot of Gold" plus many other prizes!…
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Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild Show
Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild Show
The Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild will hold their biennial quilt show on March 16-17, 2024 at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton. The show will include over 200 quilts made by its members as well as a raffle quilt, quilters’ boutique, silent auction, raffle baskets, and vendors. The hours are 10:00 to…
Monastery Hike
Monastery Hike
Enjoy a guided two-mile hike to visit the historical Nine Men’s Misery, the oldest war memorial in the country, as well as the Monks Quarry. The hike is fairly level with slight elevation in the area of the quarry. It winds through woods and an open field. Meet at the Cumberland Library parking lot. GPS:…
Evacuation Day Discussion
Evacuation Day Discussion
Join the Grafton Historical Society for coffee and pastry as they host a leisurely discussion about Evacuation Day and the Revolutionary War.
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Walking Rhode Island: 40 Hikes for Nature and History Lovers
Walking Rhode Island: 40 Hikes for Nature and History Lovers
John Kostrzewa writes the “Walking Rhode Island” column for The Providence Journal and has been hiking across the state for years. He recently published a compilation of his hikes into a book, Walking Rhode Island 40 Hikes for Nature and History Lovers With Pictures, GPS Coordinates and Trail Maps. His talk and slide show will include how he…
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Parked at Home: Featuring Amistad National Recreation Area
Parked at Home: Featuring Amistad National Recreation Area
How do people confront challenges with the natural world? In the 1800s, enterprising mill owners wanted a faster way to move their goods in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Their answer was the construction of a canal that stretched over 40 miles, from Providence to Worcester. Over a century later, people in Texas living near the…
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BVT Annual Arts Showcase Opening Reception
BVT Annual Arts Showcase Opening Reception
Join BVT in celebrating the achievements of the Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School's Visual & Graphic Arts students. In addition to an impressive display of student artwork in the Riverview Room, the BVT graphic design students will showcase their videos in the Singh Performance Center on the night of the opening. There will…
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Midstate Trail Hike – Part 1
Midstate Trail Hike – Part 1
This four-mile hike will follow the Midstate Trail (Part 1) and is a little more challenging. Meet at the boat trailer parking area. We will spot cars for the return. RSVP at https://bit.ly/2024hike for event updates.
Women’s History Month Open House
Women’s History Month Open House
Take a guided tour of Slater Mill and explore the history of women’s work and leadership at the site. A special exhibit will be on display about the first wage worker’s strike in the United States, a protest led by women workers in Pawtucket. SCHEDULE 1:30 - Special Women's History Tour of Slater Mill 2:30…
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Salute to Spring – Bonjour Printemps
Salute to Spring – Bonjour Printemps
Conclude the month of La Francophonie on a high note! On Sunday, March 24th, at 1:30pm, join the Museum of Work & Culture for Salute to Spring ~ Bonjour Printemps, an afternoon-long festival celebrating French-Canadian music, food, and culture. We are thrilled to showcase the lively music from the traditional Québécois band, É.T.É., an award-winning…
Blackstone Gorge Hike
Blackstone Gorge Hike
Meet at the Blackstone Gorge parking area (42.01488042649556, -71.55288742520708) at the End of County Street, Blackstone, MA. Follow the trail along the river, looping back around to the parking lot. ~1.5 miles over a rocky surface with steep inclines. All Programs are free and open to the public. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. All…
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Parked at Home: Featuring Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Parked at Home: Featuring Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Nearly 5,000 miles separate the Blackstone Valley from the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in Alaska. On one side of the continent, many people experience some of the worst light pollution on the planet. Far away in Alaska, people come from all over the world to see the northern lights during dark…
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Meat Raffle Fundraiser for Blackstone River Watershed Council
Meat Raffle Fundraiser for Blackstone River Watershed Council
Come join Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone for a good time with friends, food, and drink. We will be holding a meat raffle to raise money for our upcoming spring programs and projects. We will be selling raffle tickets to win some nice cuts of meat perfect for that upcoming summer barbeque. Feel…
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Charley’s Loop Hike
Charley’s Loop Hike
Meet at the Purgatory Chasm Visitor Center parking area (42.129459951768524, -71.71333369386296). Begin on State Forest Road. Follow Charley’s Loop Trail onto Old Purgatory Trail, looping back around through Little Purgatory. ~3.5 miles over a rocky surface with some steep inclines. All Programs are free and open to the public. Appropriate for ages 12 and up.…