Last week, the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Board of Directors held its annual meeting, with two board members retiring: Richard Gregory (on left with plaque), and Robert Billington (on right with plaque). Richard Gregory has served more than 15 years, and Robert Billington has served more than 37 years. We thank them both for their collective 50+ years stewarding the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor! | |
Corridor News - March 4, 2025 | |
An independent nonprofit preserving, promoting, and celebrating the Corridor's historic, natural, and recreational resources for current and future generations. | |
Devon's New Adventure!
If you missed last week's newsletter, read about Devon's new adventure and our succession plan here.
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Thank you to our many volunteers who helped staff the Maple Sugar Days event last month at River Bend Farm. | |
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Volunteer Trail Ambassadors with the Blackstone Heritage Corridor have planned a spring hiking series. Volunteer Phil Johanson offers hikes in the Massachusetts portion of the National Heritage Corridor, and Ernie Germani covers the Rhode Island portion. Massachusetts hikes are at 10 a.m., and Rhode Island hikes are at 9 a.m.
Find the schedule here.
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The Blackstone Heritage Corridor shares inspiring stories of cultural evolution in partnership with dozens of local organizations and communities. Through signage, interpretive panels, brochures, exhibits, five heritage centers, and a cadre of passionate volunteers, we honor the past as we look to the future. Learn about our Legacy Campaign here.
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News From Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park | |
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Old Slater Mill is closed for the season. Click here for visitor information.
Read the Park's Winter Newsletter here.
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Saturday, March 8 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Celebrate Women's History Month at Old Slater Mill in historic Pawtucket, RI.
Take a guided tour of Slater Mill and explore the history of women’s work and leadership in the City of Pawtucket. Learn more here.
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Thursdays, March 6 through April 10 at 7 p.m.
March 6 – Minute Man NHP-CANCELED
March 13 –Rocky Mountain National Park
March 20 – Saratoga National Historical Park
March 27 – Carlsbad Caverns National Park
April 3 – Valley Forge National Historical Park
April 10 - Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
Register here.
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Saturday, March 22, at 2 p.m.
Roger Williams National Memorial,
282 North Main Street, Providence, RI
Join us at Roger Williams National Memorial on Saturday, March 22, at 2 p.m. for a talk with Dr. Charlotte Carrington - Farmer and retired National Park Ranger John McNiff about Dr. Carrington-Farmer's new book, Roger Williams and His World: A History in Documents. Read more here.
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GearHead (n.): a kid, powered by the gears in their brain, who explores nature, discovers history, protects the environment, and goes on adventures throughout the Blackstone River Valley.
Click through the GearHeads website and claim your Junior Ranger status today! Submit a completed activity, and we'll send you a Junior Ranger badge!
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