A photograph of a Junior Ranger Eclipse Explorer badge

Total Eclipse of the Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Apr 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM
  • Free

A total solar eclipse will be visible on Monday, April 8, 2024.

The eclipse will begin just after 2 PM and last about 2.5 hours.


Become an Eclipse Explorer!

  • Get eclipse glasses to enjoy the event safely.
  • Complete activities and earn a special badge. 
  • Talk with a ranger and discover how people of the past understood weather events.
  • Learn about future Night Sky Programs! 

Free and open to all. 

No advance registration is needed.

Join us at either site!

River Bend Farm Visitor Center

287 Oak St, Uxbridge, MA 01569 

Visitor Center will be open from 10 AM - 4 PM

Roger Williams National Memorial 

282 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903

Visitor Center will be open from 1 PM - 4 PM 

Please note: these locations are not within the narrow track where a total eclipse will be visible. However, a partial eclipse WILL be visible at these parks. Learn more here: 2024 Total Eclipse: Where & When - NASA Science

 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Schedule

Date:

Apr 8, 2024

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

3 hours

Contact Information

Allison Horrocks
401-318-4883
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Other
  • Partner Program
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