Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024)
Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water are available.
The Visitor Contact Station is located inside of Old Slater Mill.
Guided Tours: 10:30 A.M., 12:30 P.M., and 2:30 P.M. (Thurdsays - Sundays)
Join a Ranger for a tour of Old Slater Mill. These 30 - 45 minute programs talk about the the legacy of the Industrial Revolution in America's first cotton-spinning mill. Tours leave from the patio in front of Old Slater Mill.
The mill is accessible but does have uneven floors. Special accommodations can be made by contacting 401-725-8638.
For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.
Winter Schedule (December 15 - April)
Visitor Information Station: Closed
Park Grounds: Open (Dawn - Dusk)
Please Note: Although the mill is regularly closed to the public during the winter months, special tour groups, field trips, and special programs can still be scheduled. Please see our education page to schedule a specialty trip or field trip or check out our park calendar for upcoming events.
Note: The Wilkinson Mill and the Sylvanus Brown House are currently closed to the public until critical accessibility and safety work is completed.Due to this, group tours are required to be smaller than those offered in the past.
If you are looking to book a special group tour of Old Slater Mill or are a teacher or student check out our education page for more information.
Kelly House Museum of Transportation and Blackstone Canal
Visit the Blackstone River State Park and Ashton Village
1075 Lower River Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
The park grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk. You can walk, bike, or snowshoe (weather permitting) along the Blackstone Bikeway and explore the natural beauty of the Blackstone Valley. Check out the NPS Mobile App for a self-guided walking tour of the site. Restrooms and drinking water are currently not available at this site.
Captain Wilbur Kelly House Museum of Transportation (Late Spring - Early Fall)
The Transportation Museum is open seasonally. The museum is closed for the 2024 season. Exhibits discussing the history of the Transportation Revolution are on display. Kelly House Junior Ranger books and badges as well as other information is available during operating hours. Check back for updates on when the museum will be open in 2025.
