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11 events,
Turner Reservoir Hike
Turner Reservoir Hike
Enjoy a guided 2.5-mile hike out and back to a peninsula on the eastern shore of the Turner reservoir. Highlights include a beautiful boardwalk and a sweeping view from the top of the dam. The reservoir is a haven for birds as well. Hike is fairly easy. Meeting spot is at the easterly trail head…
Douglas State Forest Hike
Douglas State Forest Hike
This 3.5-mile hike will follow the Mid-State Trail to the Rhode Island line, including Cedar Swamp and Coffeehouse Loop trails. Meet at the upper parking lot. This hike is moderate difficulty on uneven, rocky trails.
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water…
1 event,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
3 events,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
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…
2 events,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
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/.
4 events,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water…
Pints with Purpose Kickoff
Pints with Purpose Kickoff
Join us to kick off Pints with Purpose, a two-week fundraiser, at The Guild Pawtucket. Between October 3 and 17, $2 from each pint and crowler of CANAL DIGGER beer will be donated to Blackstone Heritage Corridor. If you can't make the event but wish to support us, you can make a donation here.
8 events,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water…
Farm to Factory Tour
Farm to Factory Tour
Explore the story of the Blackstone Valley and its communities from pre-European settlement through European style agricultural development, industrialization, and into today. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. All programs meet in the River Bend Farm Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. Programming…
11 events,
Douglas Oktoberfest
Douglas Oktoberfest
The Douglas Oktoberfest draws more people to the area than any other local event. Each year, the downtown street fair is attended by thousands who have permanently marked the Douglas Oktoberfest on their calendars. The Douglas Oktoberfest continues to be a huge success and continues to get bigger and better each year. With local media offering high…
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]
Open Farm Weekend at Quissett Hill Farm
Open Farm Weekend at Quissett Hill Farm
Annual Fall Event: Nothing says Fall like our precious Alpacas, our Pumpkin Patch, and our own Maple Syrup!!! Stop by to check out our selection of pumpkins, say hi to the alpacas, and sample / buy a bottle of your favorite maple syrup (Amber, Dark, or infused syrups like Cinnamon, Vanilla, Pumpkin Spice, etc.). Check…
11 events,
Open Farm Weekend at Quissett Hill Farm
Open Farm Weekend at Quissett Hill Farm
Annual Fall Event: Nothing says Fall like our precious Alpacas, our Pumpkin Patch, and our own Maple Syrup!!! Stop by to check out our selection of pumpkins, say hi to the alpacas, and sample / buy a bottle of your favorite maple syrup (Amber, Dark, or infused syrups like Cinnamon, Vanilla, Pumpkin Spice, etc.). Check…
Fall Fest at Butterfly Farm
Fall Fest at Butterfly Farm
Join us every weekend in October for Fall Fest! 10am-4pm Saturdays & Sundays! Pumpkin patch & pumpkin painting Hay rides Local vendors Christmas tree tagging Food trucks There is no entry fee but some activities do have a fee. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water…
1 event,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
3 events,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
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…
3 events,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
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/.
Millbury Historical Society Open House
Millbury Historical Society Open House
Visit the Millbury Historical Society inside the Asa Waters Mansion.
3 events,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water…
The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey
The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey
Jack is Back! Step into a world of Spooky Fun for Everyone at The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey – an extraordinary Halloween festival, exclusively at Southwick’s Zoo! September 26 – October 31, 2024 Explore one of the most popular Halloween Festivals in New England! From endearing faces to whimsical creatures, each pumpkin tells a unique…
6 events,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water…
Farm to Factory Tour
Farm to Factory Tour
Explore the story of the Blackstone Valley and its communities from pre-European settlement through European style agricultural development, industrialization, and into today. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. All programs meet in the River Bend Farm Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. Programming…
13 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]
Castle Hill Farm Hike
Castle Hill Farm Hike
Enjoy a 2.5-mile hike along scenic trails, changing terrain, rock quarry, oak and pine woods, and open fields. This property is rich in mill history. A special guest will talk about farm life at Castle Hill Farm.
Fall Fest at Butterfly Farm
Fall Fest at Butterfly Farm
Join us every weekend in October for Fall Fest! 10am-4pm Saturdays & Sundays! Pumpkin patch & pumpkin painting Hay rides Local vendors Christmas tree tagging Food trucks There is no entry fee but some activities do have a fee. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
12 events,
Hassanamisco Indian Fair
Hassanamisco Indian Fair
The Hassanamisco Indian Fair is a cultural gathering that celebrates Nipmuc heritage through traditional dance, music, and art. It’s a family-friendly event where participants and visitors alike can experience the rich traditions of the Nipmuc community. Join us for a day of music, dance, craft, and food, all while honoring the spirit of unity and…
Fall Fest at Butterfly Farm
Fall Fest at Butterfly Farm
Join us every weekend in October for Fall Fest! 10am-4pm Saturdays & Sundays! Pumpkin patch & pumpkin painting Hay rides Local vendors Christmas tree tagging Food trucks There is no entry fee but some activities do have a fee. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water…
2 events,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
Autumnfest
Autumnfest
Autumnfest is a weekend festival held every year in Woonsocket, RI, on Columbus Day weekend. Filled with music, crafts, food, amusement rides, and a parade. Drawing in thousands of attendees each year, Autumnfest is the largest Fall Festival in Northern Rhode Island. 2024 Hours of Operation Friday, October 11, 2024; 6p-10p (Rides and Harvest Garden…
3 events,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
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…
2 events,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
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/.
3 events,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water…
The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey
The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey
Jack is Back! Step into a world of Spooky Fun for Everyone at The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey – an extraordinary Halloween festival, exclusively at Southwick’s Zoo! September 26 – October 31, 2024 Explore one of the most popular Halloween Festivals in New England! From endearing faces to whimsical creatures, each pumpkin tells a unique…
6 events,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water…
Farm to Factory Tour
Farm to Factory Tour
Explore the story of the Blackstone Valley and its communities from pre-European settlement through European style agricultural development, industrialization, and into today. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. All programs meet in the River Bend Farm Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. Programming…
13 events,
The DAM Race 5K Run & 3K Health Walk
The DAM Race 5K Run & 3K Health Walk
Come on out and RUN! Get your sneakers to run, walk, sponsor or cheer at a great event benefiting Manchaug Pond, time for the annual The DAM Race 5K Run & 3K Health Walk! Check back for race details and to register and sponsor. 9:30 am start for runners and walkers with registration as early as…
SOLD OUT: Train Excursion through the Blackstone Valley
SOLD OUT: Train Excursion through the Blackstone Valley
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! We've worked with the train company to extend your time in Putnam this year... so hop aboard for a wonderful train excursion through the Blackstone Valley! Your trip begins at 9 AM in Woonsocket. From there you’ll enjoy a 90-minute train ride through Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor up to…
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]
9 events,
Farm Days at Waters Farm
Farm Days at Waters Farm
The 44th annual Farm Days at Waters Farm will be held rain or shine, Saturday, Octcober 19, and Sunday, October 20. Sten Brote Memorial engine show, including Antique Engine, Tractor & Doodlebug Show, Farmhouse tours, 4H club, kids activities, and more! Sunday only: Bruce Nicholson Memorial Car Show Admission Fee
Fall Fest at Butterfly Farm
Fall Fest at Butterfly Farm
Join us every weekend in October for Fall Fest! 10am-4pm Saturdays & Sundays! Pumpkin patch & pumpkin painting Hay rides Local vendors Christmas tree tagging Food trucks There is no entry fee but some activities do have a fee. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water…
1 event,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
4 events,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
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…
2 events,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
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/.
4 events,
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
The Art of Fashion Exhibit
Delight in the latest creations of local textile artists in this exciting fashion exhibit. Each artist uses different methods to create their work. Xiang Li uses watercolors to create rich, colorful paintings of Chinese Empresses on silk that are then printed on wearables. Mihoko Wakabayashi and Pamela Strombom Shelley each use SAORI freestyle weaving techniques…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water…
The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey
The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey
Jack is Back! Step into a world of Spooky Fun for Everyone at The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey – an extraordinary Halloween festival, exclusively at Southwick’s Zoo! September 26 – October 31, 2024 Explore one of the most popular Halloween Festivals in New England! From endearing faces to whimsical creatures, each pumpkin tells a unique…
5 events,
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water…
Farm to Factory Tour
Farm to Factory Tour
Explore the story of the Blackstone Valley and its communities from pre-European settlement through European style agricultural development, industrialization, and into today. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. All programs meet in the River Bend Farm Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. Programming…
Building the Canal Tour
Building the Canal Tour
Come with us on a guided walk along the Blackstone Canal. Find out about the canal’s historical and cultural significance and its role in the farm to factory transformation of the Blackstone Valley. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. The walk is approximately 2 miles. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration…
15 events,
Lake & Watershed Fall Cleanup
Lake & Watershed Fall Cleanup
Let’s do it! Lake and Watershed-wide Cleanup of Lake Shoreline, Ramp, and Roadsides: The Manchaug Pond Foundation is organizing the annual fall cleanup of Manchaug Pond and its watershed for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 9 AM to Noon. Volunteers are needed to canvas the lake and watershed to remove litter and other potential threats…
Moshassuck River Preserve Hike
Moshassuck River Preserve Hike
Today we visit one of Rhode Island’s newest and most beautiful preserves, the Moshassuck River Preserve. Enjoy a guided 3-mile hike featuring many stream crossings (some will be challenging), a memorial stone, historic cemetery, and the Moshassuck River. The hike is moderate. GPS: 41.914583, -71.442504 RSVP at: https://bit.ly/MoshassuckHike2022 This hike is led by Ernie Germani,…
Millbury Historical Society Open House
Millbury Historical Society Open House
Visit the Millbury Historical Society inside the Asa Waters Mansion.
6 events,
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water…
Mushroom Foray
Mushroom Foray
Join PhD Students from Clark University, Prasanth Prakash Prabhu and Thomas Roehl, for a mushroom foray with the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor and the Grafton Land Trust. We will meet at the entrance of the Brigham Hill Wildlife Area for a brief introduction to fungi and then head out into the woods to…
Woodlands and Waterways
Woodlands and Waterways
Walk along the banks of the Blackstone Canal and learn about the life that it supports. We’ll be looking for signs of wildlife as we discuss the ways we keep our watershed clean! Appropriate for ages six and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The walk is approximately 2 miles. All programs…
0 events,
2 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…
1 event,
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/.
2 events,
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water…
The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey
The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey
Jack is Back! Step into a world of Spooky Fun for Everyone at The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey – an extraordinary Halloween festival, exclusively at Southwick’s Zoo! September 26 – October 31, 2024 Explore one of the most popular Halloween Festivals in New England! From endearing faces to whimsical creatures, each pumpkin tells a unique…
2 events,
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water…
The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey
The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey
Jack is Back! Step into a world of Spooky Fun for Everyone at The Great Jack O’Lantern Journey – an extraordinary Halloween festival, exclusively at Southwick’s Zoo! September 26 – October 31, 2024 Explore one of the most popular Halloween Festivals in New England! From endearing faces to whimsical creatures, each pumpkin tells a unique…
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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]
Hopedale Community Walking Tour
Hopedale Community Walking Tour
Join a Park Ranger as we explore each one of our six park sites on Saturdays this Fall. Tours will discuss the history of each site and its importance within the larger context of US history. Tours last about 60-90 minutes. Walking moderate distances on sometimes uneven terrain should be expected. Sturdy footwear, comfortable clothing,…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water…