Remaking the Landscape

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Every day at 1:30 PM from October 30, 2026 to October 31, 2026
  • Free

Join a Park Ranger as we discuss the "Remaking of the Landscape" around Slater Mill.

Old Slater Mill, America's first cotton-spinning mill, still stands along the Blackstone River, a reminder of Pawtucket's industrial past. But the landscape that surrounds the mill has been remade numerous times over the last 233 years of the mill's existence. On this tour we will use historic photographs, maps, and archeological findings to discover how this landscape has evolved from a rural landscape, to an industrial center, to a landscape marked by the effects of Urban Renewal.

Meet outside of the Old Slater Mill (67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI), 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

October 30, 2026 to October 31, 2026

Time:

1:30 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Mark Mello
401-318-4489

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Walk
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