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National Historical Park · RI, MA

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

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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Photos

Slater Mill, Wilkinson Mill and Brown House at Blackstone River Valley NHP
Slater Mill, Wilkinson Mill and Brown House at Blackstone River Valley NHP
Slatersville
View of John Slater's home in Slatersville, RI
Blackstone canal outside of the Wilbur Kelly House
The Blackstone Canal and towpath along the Wilbur Kelly House in Ashton, RI
The Little Red Shop in Hopedale, MA
The Little Red Shop in Hopedale, MA - the original home of the Draper Loom Corporation
Interior view of the Wilkinson Mill
The machine shop inside the Wilkinson Mill
Autumn in the Blackstone Valley
Autumn in the Blackstone Valley

Activities

  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Food
  • Dining
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Paddling
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching