"I gave out the psalm and they have been singing to the tune ever since.”              Samuel Slater

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. Old Slater Mill is open May - December, Thursday - Sunday from 10 AM  - 4 PM.

Old Slater Mill
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Kelly and Ashton Mills Virtual Tour

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Last updated: October 15, 2023

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Mailing Address:

67 Roosevelt Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02860

Phone:

401-725-8638

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