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Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
Cultural Attractions
 
Girl dancing at Polish music festival
Cheryl Thompson Cameron

Bringing Heritage to Life

The preservation of the folk and cultural traditions of the Blackstone River Valley are important to retaining a true sense of who we are and celebrating the ethnic makeup of the region. The Heritage Corridor Commission supports activities that perpetuate an understanding of valley heritage – traditional music, dance, language, crafts and trades that connect us to our past.

The further development of the creative community in the Corridor also contributes to a vibrant economy and the chance to bring new life to older buildings and community centers. Bringing heritage to life through the arts is one of the ways we celebrate the Valley for its authentic resources, cultural heritage and natural beauty.

Click here for a listing of cultural sites in the Blackstone River Valley.

For informaiton on cultural sites in Providence, please visit the city's art, cultural and tourism site.

For information on places to enjoy in the Worcester area of the Valley, visit Great Museum Adventures in Central Massachusetts.

Portrait of Samuel Slater.  

Did You Know?
Samuel Slater, known as the "Father of the American Industrial Revolution," was born in Belper, England in 1768. He arrived in America in 1789 and helped to establish the Slater Mill in 1790.
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Last Updated: September 12, 2006 at 17:10 EST