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Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
Valley Sites

Land and waterways, people and places …the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor is a diverse region with a unique identity bound by a common history and strong connection between the people and the landscape.

To take a look at the communities that make up the fabric of the Valley and find out more about our partners click on one of the links above.

 
Map of Blackstone River Valley featuring towns and main roads
Child mill workers  

Did You Know?
Children as young as age six were hired to work in the textile mills of the Blackstone River Valley. These adolescent workers were employed by the Lonsdale Company, c. 1912. Photos such as this helped lead to the passage of child labor laws.

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Last Updated: August 16, 2006 at 15:52 EST