Old Slater Mill Tour

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM an......More

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early. Please Note: For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is at or above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Old Slater Mill Tour

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM an......More

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early. Please Note: For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is at or above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Ranger Walkabout: Roger Williams 60th Anniversary Celebration

Join a Park Ranger and explore the Blackstone River Valley.During the months of June, July, and August, park staff offer specialty tours at varying locations across the Blackstone River Watershed. These programs begin at 6:30 PM and are 60-minutes long.Please wear comfo......More

Join a Park Ranger and explore the Blackstone River Valley.During the months of June, July, and August, park staff offer specialty tours at varying locations across the Blackstone River Watershed. These programs begin at 6:30 PM and are 60-minutes long.Please wear comfortable footwear and bring water. Most tours are outside and often include walking on uneven surfaces on varying types of terrain with no access to bathroom facilities. Bug spray and sunscreen are also highly suggested.Please Note: There will be no Walkabouts on June 19 and July 3.  August 21 – Roger Williams National Memorial 60th Anniversary CelebrationLocation: 282 N. Main St., Providence, RI  Roger Williams National Memorial is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. This year’s National Memorial walkabout will showcase some of the amazing research we’ve done about the creation of the historical well and gardens. Learn about the “memorial within a memorial,” first donated by J. Jerome Hahn, in memory of his father, Isaac Hahn, the first Jewish person elected to public office in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association will be there to help tell this amazing story. Future Schedule:August 28 – Remaking a LandscapeLocation: 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI  Old Slater Mill, America’s first cotton-spinning mill, still stands along the Blackstone River, a reminder of Pawtucket’s industrial past. But the landscape that surrounds the mill has been remade numerous times over the last 232 years of the mill’s existence. On this tour we will use historic photographs, maps, and archeological findings to discover how this landscape has evolved from a rural landscape to an industrial center to a landscape marked by the effects of Urban Renewal. Please note this is not a tour of the interior of Slater Mill, but participants wishing to see the interior will be able to do so after the tour concludes. 

Roger Williams National Memorial, 282 North Main Street, Providence, RI

Old Slater Mill Tour

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM an......More

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early. Please Note: For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is at or above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Old Slater Mill Tour

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM an......More

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early. Please Note: For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is at or above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Old Slater Mill Tour

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM an......More

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early. Please Note: For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is at or above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Old Slater Mill Tour

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM an......More

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early. Please Note: For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is at or above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Take Me Fishing Day

It's time again for our annual Founders Day fishing event. Join Park Rangers, DEM, US Fish and Wildlife staff, and volunteers for a free fishing program at the Kelly House, located at the Blackstone River State Park, on August 24, 2025 from 1-4 PM. Catch some fish, lear......More

It's time again for our annual Founders Day fishing event. Join Park Rangers, DEM, US Fish and Wildlife staff, and volunteers for a free fishing program at the Kelly House, located at the Blackstone River State Park, on August 24, 2025 from 1-4 PM. Catch some fish, learn about the river, and earn a Junior Angler badge. All fishing gear, materials, and bait will be provided.Please wear comfortable footwear and bring water. Bug spray and sunscreen are also highly suggested. 

Old Slater Mill Tour

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM an......More

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early. Please Note: For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is at or above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Ranger Walkabout: Remaking a Landscape

Join a Park Ranger and explore the Blackstone River Valley.During the months of June, July, and August, park staff offer specialty tours at varying locations across the Blackstone River Watershed. These programs begin at 6:30 PM and are 60-minutes long.Please wear comfo......More

Join a Park Ranger and explore the Blackstone River Valley.During the months of June, July, and August, park staff offer specialty tours at varying locations across the Blackstone River Watershed. These programs begin at 6:30 PM and are 60-minutes long.Please wear comfortable footwear and bring water. Most tours are outside and often include walking on uneven surfaces on varying types of terrain with no access to bathroom facilities. Bug spray and sunscreen are also highly suggested.Please Note: There will be no Walkabouts on June 19 and July 3.  August 28 – Remaking a LandscapeLocation: 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI  Old Slater Mill, America’s first cotton-spinning mill, still stands along the Blackstone River, a reminder of Pawtucket’s industrial past. But the landscape that surrounds the mill has been remade numerous times over the last 232 years of the mill’s existence. On this tour we will use historic photographs, maps, and archeological findings to discover how this landscape has evolved from a rural landscape to an industrial center to a landscape marked by the effects of Urban Renewal. Please note this is not a tour of the interior of Slater Mill, but participants wishing to see the interior will be able to do so after the tour concludes. 

Old Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI

Old Slater Mill Tour

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM an......More

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early. Please Note: For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is at or above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Old Slater Mill Tour

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM an......More

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early. Please Note: For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is at or above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Labor Day Weekend Specialty Tours at Old Slater Mill

Celebrate Labor Day by joining us on a special guided tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 - 45 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us.Sa......More

Celebrate Labor Day by joining us on a special guided tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 - 45 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us.Saturday, August 30, 202510:30 AM: Not Child’s Play: The Story of Slater MillJoin a Park Ranger as we discuss the stories of the children who were the first workers at Old Slater Mill.12:30 PM: The Cotton EconomyJoin a Park Ranger and learn about the close connections between the labor of enslaved peoples and the textile industry of the Blackstone River Valley.2:30 PM: Women’s Work: Labor History at Old Slater MillJoin a Park Ranger for a discussion of the intersection between women’s history and labor history and Old Slater Mill.Sunday, August 31, 202510:30 AM: The Birthplace of America’s Working ClassJoin a Park Ranger for a discussion of the importance of Old Slater Mill and the birth of the American working class.12:30 PM: The Cotton EconomyJoin a Park Ranger and learn about the close connections between the labor of enslaved peoples and the textile industry of the Blackstone River Valley.2:30 PM: Human and MachineJoin a Park Ranger for a deep dive into the collection of historic machinery at Old Slater Mill and the people who worked those machines.Please note: Old Slater Mill is closed on Labor Day (Monday, September 1, 2025)

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Songwriters at Slater Mill

Join Allison Rose and J. Michael Graham for an afternoon of acoustic music along the Blackstone River! This free program will be hosted on the grounds of Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark, located in Downtown Pawtucket. Songwriters at the Mill is part of the an......More

Join Allison Rose and J. Michael Graham for an afternoon of acoustic music along the Blackstone River! This free program will be hosted on the grounds of Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark, located in Downtown Pawtucket. Songwriters at the Mill is part of the annual Pawtucket Arts Festival. National Park Service staff will also be on hand to provide free specialty tours of Slater Mill at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM. The Visitor Center will be open 10 AM - 4 PM.   Free and open to all and family friendly! Please bring your own chair or blanket. Limited seating available. 

Old Slater Mill Tour

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM an......More

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early. Please Note: For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is at or above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Labor Day Weekend Specialty Tours at Old Slater Mill

Celebrate Labor Day by joining us on a special guided tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 - 45 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us.Sa......More

Celebrate Labor Day by joining us on a special guided tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 - 45 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us.Saturday, August 30, 202510:30 AM: Not Child’s Play: The Story of Slater MillJoin a Park Ranger as we discuss the stories of the children who were the first workers at Old Slater Mill.12:30 PM: The Cotton EconomyJoin a Park Ranger and learn about the close connections between the labor of enslaved peoples and the textile industry of the Blackstone River Valley.2:30 PM: Women’s Work: Labor History at Old Slater MillJoin a Park Ranger for a discussion of the intersection between women’s history and labor history and Old Slater Mill.Sunday, August 31, 202510:30 AM: The Birthplace of America’s Working ClassJoin a Park Ranger for a discussion of the importance of Old Slater Mill and the birth of the American working class.12:30 PM: The Cotton EconomyJoin a Park Ranger and learn about the close connections between the labor of enslaved peoples and the textile industry of the Blackstone River Valley.2:30 PM: Human and MachineJoin a Park Ranger for a deep dive into the collection of historic machinery at Old Slater Mill and the people who worked those machines.Please note: Old Slater Mill is closed on Labor Day (Monday, September 1, 2025)

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Old Slater Mill Tour

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM an......More

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early. Please Note: For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is at or above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Old Slater Mill Tour

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM an......More

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early. Please Note: For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is at or above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Old Slater Mill Tour

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM an......More

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early. Please Note: For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is at or above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860