A drawing of a revolutionary war soldier with the text "I need you to help tell my story"

Revolutionary War Pension Files Transcription Event

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Jul 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
  • Free

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is co-hosting a transcription session for the Revolutionary War Pension Files Transcription Project this summer. On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, we invite you to join us at 6:00 PM in Heritage Hall, 101 Greene St, North Smithfield, RI. 

Participants will learn about the value of wartime pensions and hear service stories about patriots from the Blackstone Valley. Then, rangers will offer a training on how to transcribe records online for this project. Please bring a laptop computer for the session.

Presented in partnership with North Smithfield Heritage Association. 

250th Commemoration - NPS Commemorations and Celebrations (U.S. National Park Service)

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Schedule

Date:

Jul 16, 2025

Time:

6:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours

Contact Information

Allison Horrocks
401-318-4883

Event Type

  • Other
  • Volunteer Event
Tags: america 250, free, blackstone river valley, blackstone river valley national historical park