Labor Day Weekend in the Blackstone Valley

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Sep 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Spend Labor Day weekend in the Blackstone Valley.

Rangers will lead free guided tours at Old Slater Mill, Thursday-Sunday, at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. each day. The visitor center will be open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (free).

Rangers will lead special tours for Labor Day on Saturday, September 5th, focusing on the First Wage Workers' Strike (10:30 a.m.), Humans and Machines & (12:30 p.m.), and The Cotton Economy (2:30 p.m.).

The bell tower of the mill will be open from 1-4 p.m. for visitors to peek inside the mill without a tour.

Saturday will also feature free music: "Songwriters at Slater Mill," an annual celebration of music, creativity, community, and environmental activism rooted in place. Bring a chair or a blanket.


Artist Lineup:
1:00 PM: Benjamin Quinn
2:00 PM: Michella Saylors
3:00 PM: J. Michael Graham


This program is presented in partnership with the City of Pawtucket.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Schedule

Date:

Sep 5, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Contact Information

Allison Horrocks
401-318-4883

Event Type

  • Festival
  • Guided Tour
  • Performance
  • Talk
  • Walk
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