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Abolitionist Movement and the Underground Railroad
Abolitionist Movement and the Underground Railroad
Retired Park Ranger Chuck Arning will share his knowledge about the Abolitionist Movement and the Underground Railroad in our area.
Jane’s Walk: That Happened on Dudley?! Side Streets of South Providence
Jane’s Walk: That Happened on Dudley?! Side Streets of South Providence
Explore Providence neighborhoods on foot with Jane’s Walk, a global walking festival on May 3-5, inspired by urban activist Jane Jacobs. These interactive walks are led by local residents and community activists who get people thinking, talking, and connecting with each other. Jane’s Walks are free and anyone can participate! Wear comfortable shoes, meet your…
National Baseball Poetry Festival
National Baseball Poetry Festival
Home of the Worcester Red Sox and hometown of Ernest Thayer, author of “Casey at the Bat,” for a national gathering of Baseball fans and Poetry lovers from all walks of life! Baseball—the “National Pastime”—is the American sport most represented in the arts. The National Baseball Poetry Festival aims to unite Baseball—one of our great…
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Mendon-Upton Community Cleanup
Help us keep our community green and clean! The 2024 community cleanup will take place from Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 5th. Volunteers sign up for a street, pickup their bags, and help clean up their town. Don't forget to post a photo of your cleanup to social media using the hashtag #MendonUptonCleanup2024. To…
National Baseball Poetry Festival
National Baseball Poetry Festival
Home of the Worcester Red Sox and hometown of Ernest Thayer, author of “Casey at the Bat,” for a national gathering of Baseball fans and Poetry lovers from all walks of life! Baseball—the “National Pastime”—is the American sport most represented in the arts. The National Baseball Poetry Festival aims to unite Baseball—one of our great…
Jane’s Walk: Babe Ruth in 1914 Providence
Jane’s Walk: Babe Ruth in 1914 Providence
Explore Providence neighborhoods on foot with Jane’s Walk, a global walking festival on May 3-5, inspired by urban activist Jane Jacobs. These interactive walks are led by local residents and community activists who get people thinking, talking, and connecting with each other. Jane’s Walks are free and anyone can participate! Wear comfortable shoes, meet your…
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
St. Ann's Arts and Cultural Center in Woonsocket is the home of the largest collection of al fresco paintings in North America. It is a treasure to be seen. Tours will be held every Sunday beginning April 28th through November, 2024. Admission is $15 per adult, $12 for students/seniors, children 4 and under are free.…
1 event,
All Roads Lead to Worcester
All Roads Lead to Worcester
Take a one-mile stroll with us along the Blackstone River Greenway. Learn how Worcester’s development into an industrial city went hand in hand with its growth as a regional transportation hub. >>Meet at the Millbury Parking Area (1265 Millbury St., Worcester).<<< Appropriate for ages 10 and up. All programs are free and open to the…
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]
Sutton’s Hidden Treasures
Sutton’s Hidden Treasures
Special guest Ed Chrostowski - Metal Detectorist There is more to just digging up old coins in metal detecting. Plotting discovery locations, researching the history of an artifact, and linking to the genealogy of property owners bring artifacts back to life. Hear the stories of items found in Sutton and get a first-hand look at…
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/.
Accessible Cycling on the Blackstone River Greenway
Accessible Cycling on the Blackstone River Greenway
All Out Adventures, in partnership with the Universal Access Program and the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, is pleased to offer adaptive cycling for people with disabilities and their families and friends. All ages and abilities are welcome! All equipment is provided, but you must pre-register for a time slot by calling All Out…
4 events,
Kidleidoscope
Kidleidoscope
Join us each week for Kidleidoscope! We will read a short book, followed by a light outdoor activity or a hike. Afterwards, enjoy a kid-friendly craft that relates to the story. Each week has its own theme, so stop by often! Appropriate for ages 3 to 6. Siblings are welcome. All programs are free and…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Come visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution! Spring II Schedule (May 9, 2024 - June 2, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursday, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., Fridays - 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…
Power Walk
Power Walk
Come out for a Power Walk with Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park! This spring, join a park ranger for a series of "power walks" around historic sites in the Blackstone Valley. During these brisk walking tours, we'll explore the history of power along local waterways and wooded areas. Hosted on Thursdays, April 18-May 30,…
5 events,
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…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Come visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution! Spring II Schedule (May 9, 2024 - June 2, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursday, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., Fridays - 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…
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…
9 events,
Walking Tour: Hotchkiss Cemetery
Walking Tour: Hotchkiss Cemetery
Walking Tour –- Hotchkiss Cemetery NS36 - located on Smithfield Rd in North Smithfield, RI. For the first time since Hotchkiss Cemetery was re-discovered, cleaned, and repaired, the public can take a one-hour guided walking tour with some of the volunteers who made it happen. Folks can learn about the lives of some of the…
Woonsocket Earth Day Cleanup
Woonsocket Earth Day Cleanup
Let's clean up Woonsocket! Did you know that, in honor of Earth Day, litter clean-up efforts performed in April get "tipped" for FREE? That means the tonnage collected doesn't cost the city! We just have to have your clean-up properly registered and make sure to collect your bags separately. We Hope you JOIN US May…
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]
6 events,
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Come visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution! Spring II Schedule (May 9, 2024 - June 2, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursday, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., Fridays - 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…
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
St. Ann's Arts and Cultural Center in Woonsocket is the home of the largest collection of al fresco paintings in North America. It is a treasure to be seen. Tours will be held every Sunday beginning April 28th through November, 2024. Admission is $15 per adult, $12 for students/seniors, children 4 and under are free.…
Hunt House Museum Open House
Hunt House Museum Open House
“Bits and Pieces” The Hunt House Museum committee has been searching through our collections to showcase many of our items that have not been on display before. As always, Hike with Ernie will leave to Gazebo at 1:30. Take this easy hike through the grounds of Hunts Mills and learn about some of the information…
1 event,
All Roads Lead to Worcester
All Roads Lead to Worcester
Take a one-mile stroll with us along the Blackstone River Greenway. Learn how Worcester’s development into an industrial city went hand in hand with its growth as a regional transportation hub. >>Meet at the Millbury Parking Area (1265 Millbury St., Worcester).<<< Appropriate for ages 10 and up. All programs are free and open to the…
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…
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/.
Accessible Cycling on the Blackstone River Greenway
Accessible Cycling on the Blackstone River Greenway
All Out Adventures, in partnership with the Universal Access Program and the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, is pleased to offer adaptive cycling for people with disabilities and their families and friends. All ages and abilities are welcome! All equipment is provided, but you must pre-register for a time slot by calling All Out…
Little Red Shop Museum Soft Opening
Little Red Shop Museum Soft Opening
The Little Red Shop Museum celebrates a soft opening for the season.
4 events,
Kidleidoscope
Kidleidoscope
Join us each week for Kidleidoscope! We will read a short book, followed by a light outdoor activity or a hike. Afterwards, enjoy a kid-friendly craft that relates to the story. Each week has its own theme, so stop by often! Appropriate for ages 3 to 6. Siblings are welcome. All programs are free and…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Come visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution! Spring II Schedule (May 9, 2024 - June 2, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursday, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., Fridays - 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…
Power Walk
Power Walk
Come out for a Power Walk with Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park! This spring, join a park ranger for a series of "power walks" around historic sites in the Blackstone Valley. During these brisk walking tours, we'll explore the history of power along local waterways and wooded areas. Hosted on Thursdays, April 18-May 30,…
5 events,
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…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Come visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution! Spring II Schedule (May 9, 2024 - June 2, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursday, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., Fridays - 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…
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…
9 events,
Historical Trolley Tour of Northbridge
Historical Trolley Tour of Northbridge
Don’t Miss Ken Warchol’s Final Historic Trolley Tour of Whitinsville The Northbridge Historical Commission, in partnership with the Northbridge Historical Society, is pleased to offer its popular Historical Trolley Tour of Northbridge on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Three tour times are available: 9 AM, 11 AM, or 1 PM, and space is limited. This tour…
Walking Tour: Hotchkiss Cemetery
Walking Tour: Hotchkiss Cemetery
Walking Tour –- Hotchkiss Cemetery NS36 - located on Smithfield Rd in North Smithfield, RI. For the first time since Hotchkiss Cemetery was re-discovered, cleaned, and repaired, the public can take a one-hour guided walking tour with some of the volunteers who made it happen. Folks can learn about the lives of some of the…
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]
5 events,
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Come visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution! Spring II Schedule (May 9, 2024 - June 2, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursday, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., Fridays - 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…
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
Tour St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center
St. Ann's Arts and Cultural Center in Woonsocket is the home of the largest collection of al fresco paintings in North America. It is a treasure to be seen. Tours will be held every Sunday beginning April 28th through November, 2024. Admission is $15 per adult, $12 for students/seniors, children 4 and under are free.…
Be the Voice of Kittacuck – Fish Migration Parade
Be the Voice of Kittacuck – Fish Migration Parade
All are welcome to join in this community parade on Sunday, May 19th, at Slater Mill in Pawtucket, RI. (Rain or shine!) Led by our partners, the Narragansett Indian Tribe and the Hassanamisco Band of Nipmuc, we are working to create a stronger voice for the Blackstone River, or Kittacuck. This community event will bring…
1 event,
All Roads Lead to Worcester
All Roads Lead to Worcester
Take a one-mile stroll with us along the Blackstone River Greenway. Learn how Worcester’s development into an industrial city went hand in hand with its growth as a regional transportation hub. >>Meet at the Millbury Parking Area (1265 Millbury St., Worcester).<<< Appropriate for ages 10 and up. All programs are free and open to the…
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 West River
Paddle the West River
Join the Blackstone Valley Paddle Club for a trip along the West River in Uxbridge. This trip is suitable for all, but shorter boats will have an easier time in the tight, twisty river. No RSVP is needed for the paddle. West River in Uxbridge, MA: N42 05.049 W071 36.505 Location of put-in: 28 West…
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/.
Film: “Major Taylor: Champion of the Race”
Film: “Major Taylor: Champion of the Race”
"Major Taylor: Champion of the Race," a new documentary from Indiana Public Media, will be shown at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in the Saxe Room of the Worcester Public Library. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the producer/director, Todd Gould; Major Taylor's great-granddaughter Karen Brown Donovan; historian Dart Adams; and…
3 events,
Kidleidoscope
Kidleidoscope
Join us each week for Kidleidoscope! We will read a short book, followed by a light outdoor activity or a hike. Afterwards, enjoy a kid-friendly craft that relates to the story. Each week has its own theme, so stop by often! Appropriate for ages 3 to 6. Siblings are welcome. All programs are free and…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Come visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution! Spring II Schedule (May 9, 2024 - June 2, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursday, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., Fridays - 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…
Power Walk
Power Walk
Come out for a Power Walk with Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park! This spring, join a park ranger for a series of "power walks" around historic sites in the Blackstone Valley. During these brisk walking tours, we'll explore the history of power along local waterways and wooded areas. Hosted on Thursdays, April 18-May 30,…
4 events,
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…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Come visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution! Spring II Schedule (May 9, 2024 - June 2, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursday, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., Fridays - 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…
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…
6 events,
Walking Tour: Hotchkiss Cemetery
Walking Tour: Hotchkiss Cemetery
Walking Tour –- Hotchkiss Cemetery NS36 - located on Smithfield Rd in North Smithfield, RI. For the first time since Hotchkiss Cemetery was re-discovered, cleaned, and repaired, the public can take a one-hour guided walking tour with some of the volunteers who made it happen. Folks can learn about the lives of some of the…
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]
North Smithfield Heritage Walk
North Smithfield Heritage Walk
This month's heritage walk will visit Waterford: Coblin Rock, Mammoth Mills Ruins, Blackstone Canal, Waterford School, St. Paul’s Church Waterford RR Station, RR Fountain, Covered Bridge Site. Meet at Fire House Pizza parking lot, Great Road.
8 events,
Historic Providence Tour
Historic Providence Tour
"...Providence, the one in Rhode Island, where the old world shadows hang heavy in the air...". Nearly four hundred years of history, art, architecture, and culture will be explored on this five-and-a-half-mile walk. It will lead you along the Providence Waterfront, up College Hill, along Waterplace Park, and will follow parts of the Independence Trail,…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Come visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution! Spring II Schedule (May 9, 2024 - June 2, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursday, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., Fridays - 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…
Reservoir Loop Hike
Reservoir Loop Hike
This hike is at Whitehall State Park, 300 Wood Street, Hopkinton, MA. Meet at the Whitehall State Park parking area. This hike is approximately seven miles of moderate terrain over a rugged forest surface with mild inclines. All programs are free and open to the public. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. An adult must…
1 event,
Food Trucks and Concerts at Chase Farm
Food Trucks and Concerts at Chase Farm
Kick off summer with Food Trucks and Concerts in Lincoln at Chase Farm. Join us at Chase Farm at the conclusion of the Lincoln Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27 for our annual post-parade celebration (alcohol will not be served on Monday, May 27). Enjoy a dozen or more food trucks at each event…
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 West River, Upton
Paddle the West River, Upton
An upstream paddle leads to Old Zac, a pond owned by the town of Upton. We will be paddling around obstacles and over beaver dams. Be prepared to encounter and enjoy these as part of the trip. Meet at 6 p.m. for a 6:15 p.m. launch Location: For GPS use 100 Pleasant Street, Upton, MA,…
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/.
3 events,
Kidleidoscope
Kidleidoscope
Join us each week for Kidleidoscope! We will read a short book, followed by a light outdoor activity or a hike. Afterwards, enjoy a kid-friendly craft that relates to the story. Each week has its own theme, so stop by often! Appropriate for ages 3 to 6. Siblings are welcome. All programs are free and…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Come visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution! Spring II Schedule (May 9, 2024 - June 2, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursday, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., Fridays - 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…
Power Walk
Power Walk
Come out for a Power Walk with Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park! This spring, join a park ranger for a series of "power walks" around historic sites in the Blackstone Valley. During these brisk walking tours, we'll explore the history of power along local waterways and wooded areas. Hosted on Thursdays, April 18-May 30,…
4 events,
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…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Come visit the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution! Spring II Schedule (May 9, 2024 - June 2, 2024) Visitor Information Station: Open Thursday, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., Fridays - 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…
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…
6 events,
National Trails Day TrailsFest
National Trails Day TrailsFest
Join us for TrailsFest on June 1st, National Trails Day! Guided Hikes & Trail Work Activities from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Celebration to follow from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fun outdoor activities, live music, food, Mass Audubon, AMC, Midstate Trail, MassDCR, local land trusts, outdoor groups. Free admission!
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]
Smith-Appleby Museum Paddle, Pizza, and Tour
Smith-Appleby Museum Paddle, Pizza, and Tour
Guided paddle to the blooming beauty of Georgiaville Pond from the historic launch at Smith -Appleby House Museum. Lunch on superb local pizza, then explore 300+ years of NE history at this regional destination. RAIN DATE IS MAY 19. Cost is $50 to 75. Visit https://smithapplebyhouse.org/.