Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor (U.S. National Park Service)

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Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution

The Blackstone River runs from Worcester, MA to Providence, RI. Its waters powered the Slater Mill in Pawtucket, RI, America's first successful textile mill. This creative spark began the nation's transformation from Farm to Factory. Today, the Blackstone River Valley is a special type of National Park - a living landscape containing thousands of natural, cultural and historic treasures.

		What's a Heritage Corridor? The John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor is a non-traditional National Park. For example, the Heritage Corridor does not own or manage any of the land within its boundaries. To find out more about what the Heritage Corridor is, and how it works, please click here.

Historic image of streetcar from Woonsocket, RI

Seeing the Sites

There are hundreds of sites to see in the Blackstone River Valley - historical, natural and cultural. For some ideas, please visit:

Valley Sites

Plan Your Visit

Things to Do

Corridor Boundary Study

In response to the inquires of several communities, and local organizations, the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission is launching a Boundary Study to determine if the current boundaries of the Heritage Corridor should be expanded.

For more information, and to download a copy of the application form, please click here.

Religious Freedom Conference

The Heritage Corridor Commission, along with the Roger Williams National Memorial and other partners, is hosting a conference on October 24 and 25 examining Roger Williams and America's journey towards religious freedom. For more information, click here.

Write to

John H Chafee Blackstone River Valley NHC
One Depot Square
Woonsocket, RI 02895

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Phone

Corridor Commission Office
(401) 762-0250

Fax

(401) 762-0530

Climate

New England weather is subject to rapid change. Temperature during the summer is 80-90s, winter 20-40s and spring/fall 50-70s. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for outdoor activities, based on the season.