National Parks / Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park — RI,MA
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked and where they lived. Learn how this revolution transformed the landscape of the Blackstone Valley and the United States. The Visitor Center at Old Slater Mill is closed for the winter season.
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Upcoming Events
- Epic Yellowstone: Down the River Wild Documentary ScreeningWed Aug 26 202667 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
- Ranger Walkabout: Commemorations and Community in PawtucketThu Aug 27 2026Meet at Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark in Pawtucket. Parking is available in a lot next to the historic Slater Mill.
- Rhode Island History ExpoSat Aug 29 2026This event takes place at the Guy Lefebvre Community Center, located at 1277 Main St., Coventry, RI.
- The American Revolution Experience at Heritage HallThu Sep 03 2026
- Soul ValueFri Sep 04 202667 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI
- Songwriters at Slater MillSat Sep 05 202667 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
- Union Village Documentary PremiereMon Sep 07 2026Museum of Work and Culture (42 S Main Street, Woonsocket, RI).
- Revolutionary War Veterans' Pension Transcription ProgramThu Sep 10 2026
- Service Stories in SlatersvilleSat Sep 12 2026
- World War II in the Blackstone ValleySun Sep 13 2026Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center at Worcester (3 Paul Clancy Way, Worcester, MA)
- North Smithfield Heritage Association Book DiscussionTue Sep 15 20261 Main Street, North Smithfield, Rhode Island (Memorial Town Building)