Blackstone River Valley National Park
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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
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Sunday June 21 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 21 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 24 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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Wednesday June 24 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Family Ties and Industrial Bonds: The Partnership of Brown, Almy, and Slater
Explore the early New England history of industrialization and textile mills. When Samuel Slater arrived in Rhode Island in January of 1790, few would have guessed that he was primed for success in the new United States. Yet, by the end of his life in 1835, Slater was o......More