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Spring Celebration at the One-Room Schoolhouse
Spring Celebration at the One-Room Schoolhouse
The chiming of the afternoon bell beckons visitors of all ages to the Pullen’s Corner Schoolhouse on Sunday, May 5th 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The volunteers at the Great Road Heritage Campus will transport visitors back to the 19th century to experience their annual Spring Celebration at this popular one-room schoolhouse. Guests may participate in…
Plummer’s Landing Hike
Plummer’s Landing Hike
Meet at the Plummer's Landing parking area at Church Street Extension, Northbridge, MA. This hike is approximately two miles of easy 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 accompany children. Registration is not required. Wear…
Hikes Through History with Alison O’Leary
Hikes Through History with Alison O’Leary
A presentation on land-use change with the shift from an agrarian to industrial economy in Central Massachusetts Award-winning journalist Alison O’Leary will take a walk through history and describe how our use of land changed when America’s agrarian economy and culture shifted with the Industrial Revolution, on Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m. at the…
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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,
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…
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…
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,
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…
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…
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]
7 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…
Rivers and Waterways
Rivers 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…
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…
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…
4 events,
Bike Breakfast
Bike Breakfast
Celebrate Bike to Work Week and roll on down to the Worcester Bike Breakfast on Wednesday, May 15th! Join MassBike and CMRPC any time between 7:30am and 9:30am to enjoy coffee, food, and company! Meet at Worcester City Square on the corner of Mercantile and Front Street. Rain Date is May 16.
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…
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…
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…
CANCELED: Power Walk
CANCELED: Power Walk
>>>DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT IS CANCELED.<<<< 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…
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…
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…
12 events,
Harrisville History Walk
Harrisville History Walk
Take a walk through history! Betty Mencucci of the Burrillville Historical & Preservation Society will be leading a Harrisville History Walk beginning at the First Universalist Church, 134 Main Street, Harrisville, starting at 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. You will learn the history of the Tinkham Mill, later called…
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…
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…
Rivers and Waterways
Rivers 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…
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…
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 three-time Olympic track and field medalist Edwin Moses; the producer/director, Todd Gould; Major Taylor’s…
3 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…
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…
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,
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…
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…
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.
10 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…
Rivers and Waterways
Rivers 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…
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/.
4 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…
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…
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,
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…
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…
9 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]
Longley Building Documentary
Longley Building Documentary
Come check out the Longley Building documentary where we explore the history and stories behind this iconic building.