Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park • RI,MA

Slater Mill, Wilkinson Mill and Brown House at Blackstone River Valley NHP

Slatersville

Blackstone canal outside of the Wilbur Kelly House

The Little Red Shop in Hopedale, MA

Interior view of the Wilkinson Mill

Autumn in the Blackstone Valley

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked and where they lived. Learn how this revolution transformed the landscape of the Blackstone Valley and the United States. The Visitor Center at Old Slater Mill is currently open Thursday-Sunday from 10 A.M.-4 P.M.

Slater Mill, Wilkinson Mill and Brown House at Blackstone River Valley NHP
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View of John Slater's home in Slatersville, RI
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The Blackstone Canal and towpath along the Wilbur Kelly House in Ashton, RI
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The Little Red Shop in Hopedale, MA - the original home of the Draper Loom Corporation
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The machine shop inside the Wilkinson Mill
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Autumn in the Blackstone Valley
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Old Slater Mill

Click here to learn about where to go and hours of operation for Old Slater Mill and Blackstone River State Park

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Ranger Programs

Learn about guided tours and programs.

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Don't want to plan? No worries! We have some ideas! Click here to see how you can spend One Hour, Half Day, and Whole Day in the Park

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Field Trips and Educational Resources

Learn more about the educational resources available for students and teachers

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Join us on Thursdays in March and April for Parked at Home

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Revolutionary Explorer

Learn more about activities, special programs, and places to visit during America's 250th birthday

Blackstone River with bridge crossing the river

Basic Information

Click here for basic information to start your visit.

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Become a Junior Ranger

Learn how to become a Junior Ranger

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Plan like a Ranger

Here are the top 10 tips for visiting Blackstone River Valley

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Commemorating America's 250th

Click here to read articles about our park's connections to America250

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Learn more about our historic sites by engaging with these virtual tours

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Tourist in My Own Town

Jam out to our music video with Rhode Island Music Hall of Famer Mark Cutler

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200 Years of Labor History

Learn how labor power has evolved since the first wage earner's strike in Pawtucket in 1824.

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Laboring for Freedom

Check out our new exhibit on the African American experience in the Blackstone River Valley

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

67 Roosevelt Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02860

Phone:

(401) 725-8638

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