Corridor NEWS
Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center at Worcester Reopens
The Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center at Worcester (3 Paul Clancy Way, Worcester, MA) has reopened for visitors under the management of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (MassDCR). Operating hours are Thursday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1…
Read MoreBlackstone Heritage Corridor Brings Accessible Cycling to MA and RI
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor (BHC) is partnering with All Out Adventures (AOA) to offer a series of accessible cycling events in September on the Blackstone River Bikeway/Greenway in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Two rides will be at…
Read MoreNorth Smithfield Heritage Association: Partner Spotlight
The North Smithfield Heritage Association (NSHA) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that was founded in 1970 with a mission to preserve and promote the culture, heritage, and natural resources of North Smithfield, Rhode Island. It has over 180 members and…
Read MoreCemetery Conservation Events with Burrillville Historical & Preservation Society
Talk-Tour-Stone Repair Wednesday, May 17 at 6:00 p.m. Come to the Riverside Cemetery (Harrisville Cemetery) in Harrisville, RI, (located opposite the Harrisville Fire Station on Callahan School Street) to hear the story of Bathsheba Sherman’s headstone. Bathsheba was blamed for…
Read MoreRanger Walkabout Series 2023
Join a Park Ranger and explore the Blackstone River Valley. During the months of June, July, and August, staff from Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park offer specialty tours at varying locations across the Blackstone River Watershed. These programs begin at…
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Bike, Hike, and Paddle with the Corridor This Spring
Adventure awaits in the Blackstone Valley, and Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s volunteers invite you to join them on guided bike rides, hikes, and paddle trips this spring. Explore different sections of the Blackstone River Bikeway/Greenway with Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s Bikeway Ambassadors.…
Read MoreBHC’s Board of Directors Elects Two New Members
The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Board of Directors elected two new Board members at its March meeting, including Sue Ciaramicoli of Hopedale, MA, and Paul Jones of North Smithfield, RI. Sue is the Volunteer Curator at the Little…
Read MoreBlackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Announces New Board Appointments
The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor (BHC), serving 25 communities between Worcester, MA, and Providence, RI, announces new appointments made to its Board of Directors during its annual meeting in February. The Board of Directors elected new officers, including Dennis H.…
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2023 Spring Cleanups in the Blackstone Valley
(This list is as of March 30, 2023) Saturdays in April Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone Cleanups in Lincoln, Cumberland, and more. Watch for more info or contact Keith Hainley at dkhainley@gmail.com Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackstoneRiverWatershedCouncil …
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A Holiday Present for the Blackstone Valley – the National Heritage Corridor Extended for Another Fifteen Years
With the full support of the Congressional delegations from Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Senate Bill 1942, known as the National Heritage Area Act, was approved by Congress and sent to President Joe Biden for his signature. The bill passed the…
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Support the National Heritage Area Act!
Your help is needed for National Heritage Areas like the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. Under the current federal legislative model, National Heritage Areas are subject to individual sunset clauses, after which they lose federal funding. For too long…
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Blackstone Heritage Corridor Celebrates Its Volunteers
Abigail Epplett Named Suzanne Buchanan Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor (BHC) hosted a volunteer recognition celebration for its Volunteers-In-Parks program on December 15, 2022, where it named the first recipient of its Suzanne…
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