Blackstone River Valley National Park
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Wednesday June 10 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT Weekly
Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt
Join us for nature walk and scavenger hunt. These walks through the Blackstone River State Park are intended for naturalists of all ages. Younger visitors will be able to complete a plant and animal scavenger hunt. Binoculars and animal identification guides are availab......More
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Thursday June 11 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
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
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Thursday June 11 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Ranger Walkabout: Seeds of Success in Slatersville
Why was this location, along the Branch River, chosen for a mill village? How did financiers, workers, ministers, and farmers make this a thriving industrial community? This walk will take us through the well-preserved core of the country's first planned mill village. L......More
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Friday June 12 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
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
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Saturday June 13 10:00am - 11:00am EDT Weekly
Towpath Talks
Join a Park Ranger for a walk along the historic Blackstone Canal Towpath. Walks last between 45 - 60 minutes. Rangers offer talks on the history of the Blackstone Canal, transportation, and industrial landscapes. Programs might also be on environmental topics such as g......More
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Saturday June 13 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
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
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Sunday June 14 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
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
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Sunday June 14 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT Weekly
Take Me Fishing
Learn to fish with us this summer!Join park staff Sunday afternoons in June, July, and August for some FREE family fun. Catch some fish, learn about the river, and earn a Junior Angler badge. All fishing material and bait are provided. Activities available from 11:00 AM......More
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Wednesday June 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT Weekly
Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt
Join us for nature walk and scavenger hunt. These walks through the Blackstone River State Park are intended for naturalists of all ages. Younger visitors will be able to complete a plant and animal scavenger hunt. Binoculars and animal identification guides are availab......More
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Thursday June 18 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
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
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Thursday June 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Ranger Walkabout: "Owning Our History" with Peter Laarman
Gather at the First Unitarian Church to explore the historic church and neighborhood and learn how slavery built dynastic wealth in Rhode Island. Location: One Benevolent Street, Providence, RIThis tour will begin at the First Unitarian Church (corner of Benevolent and ......More
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Friday June 19 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
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
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Saturday June 20 10:00am - 11:00am EDT Weekly
Towpath Talks
Join a Park Ranger for a walk along the historic Blackstone Canal Towpath. Walks last between 45 - 60 minutes. Rangers offer talks on the history of the Blackstone Canal, transportation, and industrial landscapes. Programs might also be on environmental topics such as g......More
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Saturday June 20 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
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