Corridor NEWS
Protecting pollinators
Published May 27, in the Valley Breeze. National Heritage Corridor seeks help with new pledge By MELANIE THIBEAULT, Valley Breeze Staff Writer If you’re thinking about planting a garden this year, consider making it friendly for pollinators. The Blackstone River Valley…
Read MoreNew artificial beehive now buzzing in Lincoln
Bee sure to sign our Pollinator Pledge!
Read MoreEarth Day Cleanups 2020
March 23, 2020 Due to the public health and safety concerns with the Coronavirus, many of the 2020 spring cleanups scheduled throughout the Corridor have been canceled or postponed to later in the year. Here are some suggested safety tips…
Read MoreA Message to our Volunteers
Acting on a directive from the National Park Service, the Volunteers-In-Parks Program will be suspended for two weeks beginning today. All volunteers with both the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Heritage Corridor are asked to refrain from volunteering…
Read MoreBHC Office and Heritage Center Closure
The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor is actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation. The safety and well-being of our visitors, staff, and volunteers is our top priority. Acting with an abundance of caution, the Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center at…
Read MoreBlackstone Heritage Corridor Launches New Cemetery Conservation Ambassadors Volunteer Program
Whitinsville, MA (Febraury 12, 2020) – Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor (BHC) has added a sixth volunteer program to its roster with the launch of the new Blackstone Heritage Corridor Cemetery Conservation Ambassadors. Inspired by the dedication of…
Read MoreBlackstone Heritage Corridor Gallery Celebrates the “Beautiful Blackstone Valley” with BVAA Artists
Meet the Artists at Closing Reception on March 20 Whitinsville, MA (February 12, 2020) – Following the success of its first gallery show in November for its 2020 Calendar Release Party, Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor (BHC) invited artists…
Read MoreMaple Sugaring-Themed Paint Night to Benefit Blackstone Heritage Corridor
A Paint Night on March 5 will celebrate maple sugar season in the Blackstone Valley. Attendees will be led by artist Libia Goncalves to paint her rendition of “First Snow over the Maple Field.” Whitinsville, MA (January 15, 2020) –…
Read MoreBlackstone Heritage Corridor Recognizes Volunteers
Volunteers Receive Awards at 5th Anniversary of Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Whitinsville, MA (December 20, 2019) – At the 5th anniversary celebration for Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park on December 19, 2019, Blackstone River Valley National Heritage…
Read MoreBHC Announces 2020 Calendar Photo Contest Winners
(Whitinsville, MA – September 16, 2019) Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor (BHC) has announced the winners of its 2020 Calendar Photo Contest and plans for a calendar release party and gallery show at its offices at the Linwood Mill…
Read MoreBHC Photography Ambassadors Host Gallery Show at Museum of Work & Culture
Whitinsville, MA (August 30, 2019) – Volunteer photographers with the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Photography Ambassadors have their first gallery show on display at the Museum of Work & Culture (42 S. Main Street, Woonsocket, RI) throughout the month of September.…
Read MoreBlackstone Heritage Corridor Brings Adaptive Kayaking Series to Wallum Lake
Whitinsville, MA (July 15, 2019) – Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor (BHC) is partnering with All Out Adventures to bring a series of four free, adaptive kayaking events to Wallum Lake at Douglas State Forest, Douglas, MA, on Tuesday,…
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