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First Day Hike at Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park
First Day Hike at Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park
Celebrate the New Year with a First Day Hike at Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park as we walk along the canal towpath, view the river, and find signs of winter wildlife along the waterways and forest. Warm up after at the River Bend Farm Visitor Center with conversation by the fire. The hike is two…
First Day Hike at George Washington State Campground
First Day Hike at George Washington State Campground
What better way to kick off the New Year than by getting a jump start burning off those extra holiday calories in the great outdoors? First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. These hikes provide a means for individuals and families to welcome the…
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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…
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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/.
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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]
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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VIRTUAL VALLEY TALKS: Making the French Connection: Industrial Architectural Heritages of Woonsocket, Roubaix, and Tourcoing
VIRTUAL VALLEY TALKS: Making the French Connection: Industrial Architectural Heritages of Woonsocket, Roubaix, and Tourcoing
>>>DUE TO THE FORECASTED SNOW, THIS EVENT IS BEING HELD ON ZOOM. REGISTER FOR THE LINK AT https://www.simpletix.com/e/virtual-valley-talks-making-the-french-con-tickets-155610. At the turn of the 20th century, Woonsocket, RI became the American city where several French and Belgian textile companies expanded their operations. A combination of economic, labor, and cultural conditions made Woonsocket a perfect American…
CANCELED: Hike the Blackstone River Greenway
CANCELED: Hike the Blackstone River Greenway
>>>DUE TO SNOW, THIS EVENT IS CANCELED<<< Meet at the Adams Street parking area in Uxbridge. This hike is approximately four miles over easy terrain and a paved surface. GPS: (42.026662, -71,694359) All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. An adult must accompany children. Appropriate for ages 12…
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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…
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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/.
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3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
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]
POSTPONED: Winter Photography Walk
POSTPONED: Winter Photography Walk
>>>THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd at 10 a.m.<<< Enjoy a walk at the Blackstone Gorge and learn how to take great photographs in wintertime. This short hike will be led by a park ranger and a photographer in the Volunteers-in-Parks program. Bring water and come dressed for the weather.
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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Hike the Mammoth Rock Trail
Hike the Mammoth Rock Trail
Meet at the CCC Camp parking area at Upton State Forest (42.209180, -71.608770). This hike is approximately two miles over moderate terrain, mile elevation, rugged forest trail. 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 the weather;…
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MLK Day of Service
MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. During the last quarter century, the MLK Day of Service has grown, and its impact increased as more Americans embraced the idea that citizenship involves taking an active role in improving…
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
Mammoth Mill Cleanup
Mammoth Mill Cleanup
The North Smithfield Heritage Association is hosting a winter cleanup at the Mammoth Mill Park site on Mill Street. Volunteers are asked to meet at 9 a.m. Please consider helping to preserve this historic park.
3 events,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
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,
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/.
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
1 event,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
1 event,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
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Cleanup at Sycamore Landing
Cleanup at Sycamore Landing
The Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone are looking for volunteers to help clean up its 12-acre site in Manville. You can learn more about the effort in this Valley Breeze article: https://www.valleybreeze.com/news/friends-of-the-blackstone-battle-trash-from-sycamore-landing/article_fa6427c8-ac05-11ee-82a8-4baac5274a7b.html.
North Smithfield Heritage Walk
North Smithfield Heritage Walk
The North Smithfield Heritage Association hosts monthly Heritage Walks on the third Saturday of each month. All walks meet at 9:30a.m. This month's walk is at Woonsocket Reservoir #3 and will feature NS38 Oliver Smith Lot, Amasa Sweet Quarry, Great Wall, William Mowry Homestead, and Obed Paine Homestead. Meet at the North Smithfield High School…
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]
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VALLEY TALKS: Village Shaker, Puzzle Maker: Creating the Documentary Series Slatersville
VALLEY TALKS: Village Shaker, Puzzle Maker: Creating the Documentary Series Slatersville
Filmmaker Christian de Rezendes presents his story on the process of making his award-winning documentary series "Slatersville: America's First Mill Village" for over a decade, the first half of which premiered on Rhode Island PBS in the fall of 2022. The second half of the series will premiere in late 2024. De Rezendes will share his journey from…
Hike the Wallis Pond Loop
Hike the Wallis Pond Loop
Hike the Wallis Pond Loop at Douglas State Forest. Meet at the Route 16 parking area (42.055991, -71.786420). This hike is approximately three miles over moderate terrain, mild elevation, loose graveled surface. Meet at the CCC Camp parking area (42.209180, -71.608770). This hike is approximately two miles over moderate terrain, mile elevation, rugged forest trail.…
Meet Me at the Biltmore: 100 Years at Providence’s Most Storied Hotel
Meet Me at the Biltmore: 100 Years at Providence’s Most Storied Hotel
The Blackstone Valley Historical Society hosts author Amanda Quay Blount to talk about her book Meet Me at the Biltmore: 100 Years at Providence's Most Storied Hotel.
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3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
3 events,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
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,
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/.
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
1 event,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
1 event,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
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]
SOLD OUT: Cumberlandite and Elder Ballou Cemetery Tour
SOLD OUT: Cumberlandite and Elder Ballou Cemetery Tour
>>THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. ALL SPOTS ARE FILLED.<<< Every rock has a story to tell. Join us as we uncover the stories of Cumberlandite, the State Rock of Rhode Island. Join geologist and Volunteers-In-Parks volunteer Mark Dennen to learn more about Cumberlandite. Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park will lead a tour of the…
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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Hike the SNETT
Hike the SNETT
Hike the SNETT (Southern New England Trunkline Trail) in Franklin. Meet at the Franklin Trailhead at 234 Grove Street, Franklin, MA. This hike is approximately four miles 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…
1 event,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
3 events,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
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,
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/.
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
2 events,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
Hearts and Crafts
Hearts and Crafts
We all know the best card is a handmade one. Learn about the history of the VALENTINE and its connection to Worcester with Worcester Historical Museum's Executive Director Bill Wallace. And after the history lesson, make your own valentine in the style of Worcester's famous valentine businesswoman Esther Howland. We provide all the materials, and…
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3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
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]
Winter Photography Walk
Winter Photography Walk
>>>THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd at 10 a.m.<<< Enjoy a walk at the Blackstone Gorge and learn how to take great photographs in wintertime. This short hike will be led by a park ranger and a photographer in the Volunteers-in-Parks program. Bring water and come dressed for the weather.
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/.