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Dear Friends,

With gratitude for your partnership, I write to share the news that March 14^th will be my last day at Blackstone Heritage Corridor. Since joining the Corridor eleven years ago, we have achieved remarkable things and have much to celebrate. Together, we:

·        Opened the Worcester Heritage Center;

·        Completed construction of the Kelly House Barn in Lincoln, RI;

·        Created our accessible bicycle and kayak program;

·        Weathered the COVID pandemic;

·        Expanded our volunteer program to be an NPS hallmark program;

·        Shepherded our first Partnership Agreement with NPS;

·        Launched the institution’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign;

·        And so much more!

I am so proud of all that we have done and accomplished, but it is time for a change both for the Corridor and for my family. I have recently accepted the position of Executive Director of the New Hampshire Boat Museum and will be stepping into this role as of April 1^st. Located on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, this “museum in the making” is, for me, the next step in my over 30 years as a non-profit and museum administrator.

Thank you all for making my time with the Corridor an amazing experience. I look forward to seeing what new adventures you take the Corridor on. Best wishes to each of you and the Corridor for a prosperous future.

Devon Kurtz

Stop by the Blackstone Heritage Corridor office on Tuesday, March 11, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to say farewell to Devon!

To send him a note, click here.

To keep the momentum in the corridor moving forward, Director of Volunteers & Community Engagement Anya Wilczynski has agreed to step up and serve as Interim Executive Director. Anya will provide steady, committed leadership during this period. 

The board will form a search committee to identify and interview candidates and then select a permanent Executive Director, and we will keep our community informed during this process. We thank Devon for his many contributions over these last six years and wish him the best in his new role. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at 508-476-7199.

Dennis Rice

Volunteer Board Chair