Thank you to the National Library of Medicine and All Out Adventures for making this season's accessible cycling events possible. Special thanks to our Bikeway Ambassadors for the pedal power and support! | |
Corridor News - October 3, 2023 | |
Mushroom Foray
Saturday, October 21
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Brigham Hill Wildlife Area
North Brigham Hill Road, Grafton, MA
Join PhD Students from Clark University, Prasanth Prakash Prabhu and Thomas Roehl, for a mushroom foray with the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor and the Grafton Land Trust.
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We saved a seat for you! Ride along with us on our accessible cycling events on the Blackstone River Greenway in Blackstone, MA, and the Blackstone River Bikeway in Lincoln, RI.
This series was made possible with funding from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Cooperative Agreement Number UG4LM012347 with the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA. These events were held in partnership with All Out Adventures of Northampton, MA, and with volunteer support from our Bikeway Ambassadors.
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Rhode Island Archaeology Month events run throughout October (also known as Archtober) providing programs led by professionals about the state's archaeological heritage. Several events are being held at Old Slater Mill with Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. All events are free and open to the public. Learn more at https://preservation.ri.gov/archtober. | |
News From Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park | | |
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Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is in the process of developing a General Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for the park. The park has released both the plan and the draft environmental assessment for public review and comment. The comment period will run through October 11, 2023.
Learn more at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=106029.
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Mark your calendars for a series of walks on Saturday mornings at Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park sites.
Ashton: A Mill Village
Saturday, October 7, at 10 a.m.
Jenks Settlement Walking Tour
Saturday, October 14, at 10 a.m.
Jenks Settlement Walking Tour
Saturday, October 21, at 10 a.m.
Spiritualism in Hopedale: History, High Hopes, and Hoaxes with Linda Hixon
Saturday, October 28, at 10 a.m.
A Walk in Your National Park: Slatersville
Saturday, November 4, at 10 a.m.
A Walk in Whitinsville
Saturday, November 11, at 10 a.m.
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First Friday Evening Program: Who's Afraid of Slater Mill?
Friday, October 6
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Old Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI
What makes an old mill space an eerie place to visit at night? Enjoy a free guided tour of Slater Mill in Pawtucket, RI, and hear a performance of Thomas Man's poem "Picture of a Factory Village" (1833) by John McNiff. Program is free and open to all!
Please RSVP at https://forms.office.com/r/J1KtQ37RdH.
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Tourist in My Own Town
Friday, October 13
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Old Slater Mill,
67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI
Come out to your local national park for a free night of entertainment!
Enjoy a casual music performance and see the world debut of a new music video. Starting at 6:30 p.m., RI Music Hall of Famer Mark Cutler will do a musical showcase as the sun goes down along the Blackstone River.
Following Cutler’s set, the park will debut a collaborative music video, “Tourist in My Own Town.” Bring a chair or a blanket! Free and open to all!
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Fall Cleanup at Old Slater Mill and Roger Williams National Memorial
Saturday, October 21
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
‘Tis the season for beautiful foliage and fall cleanups!
Join us at Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark or Roger Williams National Monument to help clean up while enjoying the crisp fall air. All clean-up supplies will be provided (rakes, gloves, etc.).
Rain date October 28. RSVP to Molly Cardoza at mcardoza@blackstoneheritagecorridor.org.
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Take a Hike With Our Trail Ambassadors | |
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Save these dates to hike with Ernie:
Ernie also leads hikes at the Hunts Mills trail on the second Sunday of each month (March through November) at 1:30 p.m. during the East Providence Historical Society's Open House at 65 Hunts Mills Road, East Providence, RI.
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Two Hikes with Phil at Douglas State Forest | |
Cisterns and Dams Hike at Douglas State Forest
Saturday, October 7
10 a.m. to Noon
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Foliage Hike at Douglas State Forest
Saturday, November 4
10 a.m. to Noon
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Night Sky Program at
River Bend Farm
287 Oak St., Uxbridge, MA
Friday, October 27
5:00 p.m. (for Moonrise)
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Would you like to learn the constellations visible right now? Astronomers from Skyscrapers will be able to guide your way around the sky. Telescopes will be available for close-up looks of the moon and stars. Free event.
Photo by Jim Hendrickson.
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Historical Society & Museum Events | |
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October 14 & 15
Waters Farm Days Festival
October 21
Blackstone Historical Commission Hosts Chuck Arning for "The Blackstone Canal"
October 21 & 22
Grafton Historical Society Hosts Art in Bloom
October 28
Sutton Historical Society Hosts Historical Cemetery Tour
Find all the details on these events and more on our events page.
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Book a tour of the Blackstone River aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer riverboat.
NATURE & HERITAGE TOURS
Sundays at 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM & 4 PM
Learn more at https://www.rivertourblackstone.com/site/explorer/.
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Pirates on the Blackstone!
Are you ready to become a pirate for some swashbuckling fun? Excitement, surprises, shanties, and a super-fun dance party are all in store for you aboard The Explorer.
Trips run on Saturday nights from Sept. 9th through Oct. 28th, 2023.
September trips depart at 6:30 & 7:30 PM
October trips depart at 6 & 7 PM
Learn more and get tickets at https://www.rivertourblackstone.com/site/pirates/
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September 28 to October 31
Witness a spectacular display of craftsmanship as thousands of intricately carved jack-o’lanterns illuminate the night. From endearing faces to whimsical creatures, each pumpkin tells a unique story that will ignite your imagination.
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Waters Farm Days Festival
Saturday, October 14 & Sunday, October 15
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
53 Waters Road, Sutton, MA
Family, fun, food and activities galore at the 43rd annual Waters Farm Fall Festival! Car show, Tractor Pulls, Apple Crisp, Antique engines, Wild Mushrooming Demonstrations, Barrel Train Rides, Wagon rides by Whittier Farm, Children's crafts and activities, Farm animal demonstrations, Pet a Pony, vendors, and more!
Admission: $15/person; Military, Seniors 65 & older $10;Kids under 3 FREE
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"Explore, Discover, Protect, and GO!"
The Junior Ranger motto is recited by children around the country, each taking an oath of their own to protect parks, continue to learn about parks, and share their own ranger story with friends and family. Here in the Blackstone River Valley, Junior Rangers are called GearHeads. What's a GearHead, you might ask?
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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Navigate & Explore the Blackstone River Valley
With Our Interactive Map!
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The Blackstone Bucket List is Updated! | |
Thanks to those who took the survey and added suggestions!
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Blackstone Heritage Corridor, working with community partners, provides strong leadership to preserve, promote, and celebrate the Valley’s historic, natural and recreational resources for current and future generations. | |
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