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WWII Comes to the Valley
Visit Whitinsville, MA, and commemorate the Blackstone Valley’s involvement in World War II. In 1942, E. Kent Swift, President of the Whitin Machine Works, spoke of the war “at home:” “In this quiet valley there will be this small army working with tools of its trade...it will fight this war of machines by pouring out…
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Hike at Hunt’s Mills
For over 250 years, Hunt’s Mills has served many purposes. It is probably one of the more historically significant sites in East Providence. In fact, this property is home to the East Providence Historical Society. The historical society is at the John Hunt House, which was built in the mid 1700s, making it one of the oldest…
Find out more »Blackstone River Commons – Public Paddle & Celebration
Join the Blackstone River Commons Group on the final stretch of the 2022 Blackstone Expedition! Paddlers are invited to join the last four miles of the 4-day, 60-mile expedition raising awareness about the opportunities to improve the Blackstone River. 32 spots are available in canoes generously provided by Friends of the Blackstone, or feel free…
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