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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
Hand colored drawing of barge on Blackstone Canal in Millbury  

Did You Know?
The top speed on the Blackstone Canal was 3 mph? The canal barges, pulled by a team of two horses, usually took two days to make the 44 mile journey from Providence, RI to Worcester, MA.

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