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

Nicole Sauber accepts her award from Commission Chair Ted Sanderson

2007 Annual Meeting and Awards

On Friday, May 16 the Corridor Commission presented the 2007 Chafee Heritage Awards during its annual meeting and dinner event at River Bend Farm in Uxbridge. The recipients are individuals and organizations that exemplify the late Senator John H. Chafee's legacy. To see the Chafee Award winners and other honories along with their accomplishments, click here.

2008 Ranger Walkabouts

The National Park Service Rangers of the Heritage Corridor Commission and our partners are once again offering a series of Thursday Night Walkabouts. Each Thursday this summer there will be a free program somewhere in the Blackstone Valley – a chance for you to explore part of the history or natural beauty of the Valley we call home.

To see this year's schedule and directions, click here.

Write to

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

E-mail Us

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.