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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…
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…
The Joy & Wonder of Miniatures
The Joy & Wonder of Miniatures
Something really big is happening at Hearthside... and it's small! Join us for the grand opening of our newest exhibit, "The Joy & Wonder of Miniatures," on Saturday, June 15. This unique exhibit features a wide variety of miniatures and models that will captivate visitors of all ages.**Highlights Include:**- Miniature Civil War camp diorama inside…
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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…
Paddle Pascoag Reservoir
Paddle Pascoag Reservoir
Paddle Pascoag Reservoir, a/k/a Echo Lake Meet at 6:00 p.m. for a 6:15 p.m. launch. 325-acre Pascoag Reservoir. This is a popular lake in the summer. The shoreline is heavily developed. The reservoir is large enough that it can easily get windy, even in the summer. Trip is suitable for all. Echo Lake (Pascoag Reservoir)-…
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/.
Independence Day Celebration
Independence Day Celebration
Independence Day Celebration - Food Truck Night! LIVE Music - Gorgeous Setting and A Massive Fireworks Display to end it all! Come check out all this delicious food! Alien IceRollin Ice CreamNessa Snack ShopNot Your Average Popcorn@Twistedchurros Methods Inc.Chicked Out NuggzMac N Cheese Please Mobile @berrysweets @KonaIce Bugg'd Outt BBQ Birds Nest Italian Street Food…
Concerts Under the Elms
Concerts Under the Elms
The Rhode Island Historical Society will kick off the 27th season of its beloved Concerts Under the Elms series this summer! The six-week series, hosted on the Great Lawn of the John Brown House Museum, will feature a lineup of returning favorites and first-time performers. Each evening will also feature a specially selected food truck.…
1 event,
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…
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…
Birds Along the Blackstone
Birds Along the Blackstone
Start your summer weekend off with 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 in July. These birding programs are meant for birders of all ages and skill levels. Field guides, binoculars, and Junior Birder books will be…
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…
7 events,
Farmers Market at E.N. Jenckes Store Museum
Farmers Market at E.N. Jenckes Store Museum
The Douglas Farmers Market is a wonderful weekly farmers market held at the E.N. Jenckes Store Museum in Douglas. It is the perfect stop on a summer Saturday morning to cross paths with others from the community and get your local produce and other artisan goods. The market will run from June 15 to August…
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 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…
7 events,
North Smithfield Heritage Day
North Smithfield Heritage Day
>>THIS EVENT IS NOW ON SUNDAY, JULY 7<< 9 a.m.: Free, Ranger-Led Tour of Slatersville (meet at Heritage Hall, next to Town Hall) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Food, Crafts, Exhibits (and more!) at Town Hall
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…
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,
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…
Paddle the Wilson Reservoir
Paddle the Wilson Reservoir
Join the Blackstone Valley Paddle Club for a trip at Wilson Reservoir. This trip is suitable for all No RSVP is needed for the paddle.Put-in location: 250 East Wallum Lake Road, Pascoag, RI It is 1/10 of a mile past Serio's Pizza at 250 East Wallum Lake Road off Route 100. Wilson Reservoir is a…
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/.
Midweek Mobile Munchies & Music Food Truck Festival
Midweek Mobile Munchies & Music Food Truck Festival
Come experience this free event series at the intersection of North Smithfield and Woonsocket near the Blackstone MA. border. This event repeats on August 7. LOCATION: 1409 Park Ave, Woonsocket, RI 02895. Enjoy food from some of the best food trucks in the area.Attendance is free, just pay for what you eat and drink. All…
Bike the Blackstone
Bike the Blackstone
Join a Park Ranger for a guided bike ride along the Blackstone River Bikeway. Guided rides begin at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays in July and August. Tours are between 5 and 12 miles in length and are offered at varying locations. Bikes and safety equipment are not provided and must be brought by participants. These…
4 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…
ValleyCAST Summer Concert Series
ValleyCAST 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 15th Annual Free Summer Concert Series every Thursday night from June 27 through September 5, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Food will be availalbe for purchase from On a Roll food truck again this year. In the event of…
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…
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…
Birds Along the Blackstone
Birds Along the Blackstone
Start your summer weekend off with 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 in July. These birding programs are meant for birders of all ages and skill levels. Field guides, binoculars, and Junior Birder books will be…
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…
9 events,
Farmers Market at E.N. Jenckes Store Museum
Farmers Market at E.N. Jenckes Store Museum
The Douglas Farmers Market is a wonderful weekly farmers market held at the E.N. Jenckes Store Museum in Douglas. It is the perfect stop on a summer Saturday morning to cross paths with others from the community and get your local produce and other artisan goods. The market will run from June 15 to August…
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]
Millbury Historical Society Open House
Millbury Historical Society Open House
Visit the Millbury Historical Society inside the Asa Waters Mansion.
11 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…
Waters Farm Open House
Waters Farm Open House
Free Admission! Antique Farm Tractor Pull (10 a.m. until done) Tours of Waters Farmhouse, circa 1757 (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.) The following activities run from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Pet-A-Pony. Meet a few rescued animals. Learn to groom a miniature horse and take a picture with them. Harvey Blythe of "It's Only Chemistry"…
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,
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…
Paddle the Blackstone Canal and River Loop
Paddle the Blackstone Canal and River Loop
Paddle the Blackstone Canal & River Loop or opt for Rice City Pond Meet at 6 p.m. for a 6:15 p.m. launch Rice City Pond and the Blackstone River in Uxbridge The Blackstone River. Paddle on the canal to historic Goat Hill lock and into Rice City Pond and back. The River/ canal loop is…
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/.
Bike the Blackstone
Bike the Blackstone
Join a Park Ranger for a guided bike ride along the Blackstone River Bikeway. Guided rides begin at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays in July and August. Tours are between 5 and 12 miles in length and are offered at varying locations. Bikes and safety equipment are not provided and must be brought by participants. These…
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…
ValleyCAST Summer Concert Series
ValleyCAST 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 15th Annual Free Summer Concert Series every Thursday night from June 27 through September 5, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Food will be availalbe for purchase from On a Roll food truck again this year. In the event of…
Millbury Historical Society Open House
Millbury Historical Society Open House
Visit the Millbury Historical Society inside the Asa Waters Mansion.
4 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…
Birds Along the Blackstone
Birds Along the Blackstone
Start your summer weekend off with 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 in July. These birding programs are meant for birders of all ages and skill levels. Field guides, binoculars, and Junior Birder books will be…
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…
9 events,
Farmers Market at E.N. Jenckes Store Museum
Farmers Market at E.N. Jenckes Store Museum
The Douglas Farmers Market is a wonderful weekly farmers market held at the E.N. Jenckes Store Museum in Douglas. It is the perfect stop on a summer Saturday morning to cross paths with others from the community and get your local produce and other artisan goods. The market will run from June 15 to August…
Foraging Hike – Wunnashowatuckqut Conservation Area, RI
Foraging Hike – Wunnashowatuckqut Conservation Area, RI
Embark on a fascinating journey through the hidden wonders of the forest in our mushroom foraging class, where discovery awaits at every turn. Join us as we delve into the enchanting world of nature's bounty, learning to identify not just mushrooms but also a plethora of edible plants, berries, and medicinal treasures that flourish within…
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]
8 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…
George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor
George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor
See how fast you can pedal up George Street, a two-block quad-buster where 1899 world champion Major Taylor made his mark. It's one rider at a time against the clock in this steep uphill time trial in downtown Worcester, presented by Landry's Bicycles and the Seven Hills Wheelmen. The distance is 500 feet, and the average grade is…
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,
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…
Paddle Stump Pond
Paddle Stump Pond
Trip is suitable for all. Meet at 6:00 p.m. for a 6:15 p.m. launch. Stump Pond in Smithfield a/k/a Stillwater Reservoir or Woonasquatucket Reservoir 41° 54.044' N 71° 32.776' W See this location in: Google Maps (Parking across from 64 Log Road, Smithfield, RI) The 300-acre reservoir commonly known as Stump Pond is also known as the…
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/.
Bike the Blackstone
Bike the Blackstone
Join a Park Ranger for a guided bike ride along the Blackstone River Bikeway. Guided rides begin at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays in July and August. Tours are between 5 and 12 miles in length and are offered at varying locations. Bikes and safety equipment are not provided and must be brought by participants. These…
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…
ValleyCAST Summer Concert Series
ValleyCAST 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 15th Annual Free Summer Concert Series every Thursday night from June 27 through September 5, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Food will be availalbe for purchase from On a Roll food truck again this year. In the event of…
Millbury Historical Society Open House
Millbury Historical Society Open House
Visit the Millbury Historical Society inside the Asa Waters Mansion.
4 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…
Birds Along the Blackstone
Birds Along the Blackstone
Start your summer weekend off with 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 in July. These birding programs are meant for birders of all ages and skill levels. Field guides, binoculars, and Junior Birder books will be…
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…
9 events,
Farmers Market at E.N. Jenckes Store Museum
Farmers Market at E.N. Jenckes Store Museum
The Douglas Farmers Market is a wonderful weekly farmers market held at the E.N. Jenckes Store Museum in Douglas. It is the perfect stop on a summer Saturday morning to cross paths with others from the community and get your local produce and other artisan goods. The market will run from June 15 to August…
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 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…
8 events,
Mowry Farm and Conservation Area Hike
Mowry Farm and Conservation Area Hike
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 farm animals, stop by the Woonasquatucket River, and see some ledges. The hike is short,…
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…
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,
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…
Paddle the Blackstone Gorge
Paddle the Blackstone Gorge
The Blackstone Gorge : GPS Coordinates: N42 00.923 W071 33.165 66 County Street, Blackstone MA See this location in: Google Maps Meet at 6:00 p.m. for a 6:15 p.m. launch 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 ramp and cross…
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/.
Bike the Blackstone
Bike the Blackstone
Join a Park Ranger for a guided bike ride along the Blackstone River Bikeway. Guided rides begin at 5:30 PM on Wednesdays in July and August. Tours are between 5 and 12 miles in length and are offered at varying locations. Bikes and safety equipment are not provided and must be brought by participants. These…
4 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…
ValleyCAST Summer Concert Series
ValleyCAST 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 15th Annual Free Summer Concert Series every Thursday night from June 27 through September 5, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Food will be availalbe for purchase from On a Roll food truck again this year. In the event of…
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…
4 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…
Benefit Street: Mile of History Tour
Benefit Street: Mile of History Tour
After popular demand, a Benefit Street walking tour is returning! In partnership with the Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence Tour Company is presenting: "Benefit Street: Mile of History Tour." Created in the mid 18th-century, this colonial thoroughfare offers an enviable collection of 18th and early 19th century wood-frame houses. Although the street might seem like…
8 events,
Farmers Market at E.N. Jenckes Store Museum
Farmers Market at E.N. Jenckes Store Museum
The Douglas Farmers Market is a wonderful weekly farmers market held at the E.N. Jenckes Store Museum in Douglas. It is the perfect stop on a summer Saturday morning to cross paths with others from the community and get your local produce and other artisan goods. The market will run from June 15 to August…
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 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…