Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Old Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, United StatesVisit 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…
I Dig Slater Mill
Old Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, United StatesExperience Archaeology Month at Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park! Learn about the archaeological digs that have taken place at Old Slater Mill and see artifacts courtesy of the Slater Industrial Archives. Watch footage of archaeologists working on the site, try hands-on activities, and conduct a search for small treasures. In addition to drop-in offerings, mill tours…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Old Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, United StatesVisit 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…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Old Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, United StatesVisit 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…
Exhibit Opening: Laboring for Freedom
Old Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, United StatesJoin Ray Rickman and Robb Dimmick from Stages of Freedom for the debut of a new exhibit at Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark. “Laboring for Freedom: African Americans in the Blackstone River Valley” will open October 18, 2024, and stay on display through winter 2024. “Laboring for Freedom: African Americans in the Blackstone River…
Whitinsville Community Walking Tour
Whitinsville Social Library 17 Church Street, WhitinsvilleJoin a Park Ranger as we explore each one of our six park sites on Saturdays this Fall. Tours will discuss the history of each site and its importance within the larger context of US history. Tours last about 60-90 minutes. Walking moderate distances on sometimes uneven terrain should be expected. Sturdy footwear, comfortable clothing,…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Old Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, United StatesVisit 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…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Old Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, United StatesVisit 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…
“Growing Panes: Hopedale’s Historic Images on Glass”
Hopedale Unitarian Parish 65 Hopedale St, Hopedale, United StatesOn Sunday, October 20, 2024, historian Linda Hixon will show some of Hopedale’s many surviving glass negatives, along with a “magic lantern slide” show of local images. Who were these photographers and how did Hopedale end up with a collection of almost 4,000 glass images? Learn about the processes needed to scan, restore, and save…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Old Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, United StatesVisit 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…