Ring in the New Year and a New Decade
with BHC's 2020 Weather-Themed Calendar!
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Get your 2020 Calendar from Blackstone Heritage Corridor this year! Enjoy stunning images of fog, clouds, snow, and sunsets taken throughout the Blackstone River Valley by local photographers.
Purchase your copy in person at either the Blackstone Heritage Corridor office in Whitinsville (670 Linwood Avenue) or at the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center in Worcester (3 Paul Clancy Way).You can also purchase the calendar online and have it mailed ($2.00 shipping fee per copy).
Learn more about the photos and the winning photographers
here
. For quantity discounts for corporate or employee gifts, click
here
.
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Visit BHC's New Gallery and Bid in the Silent Auction!
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Visit the Blackstone Heritage Corridor office in Whitinsville through Thursday, December 19 and check out the new gallery space, generously sponsored by
Linwood Mill, LLC
.
The BHC gallery was debuted at the Calendar Release Party on November 7 and features all 12 of the 2020 calendar photos, printed on 16 x 20-inch canvas, which perfectly fit along the granite wall which once served as a retaining wall for the mill's waterwheel.
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Thank you
DISPLAYS2GO
for volunteering with the Volunteers-In-Parks program in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, for the THIRD time!
DISPLAYS2GO contacted BHC in October looking for another Day of Service opportunity for its employees. Previously, DISPLAYS2GO participated in volunteer events led by BHC along the Blackstone River Bikeway in Blackstone River State Park, repairing broken fence posts, clearing brush, marking storm drains, and more.
This time, volunteer help was needed at the Valentine Whitman House in Lincoln, RI, to pack and remove furniture and artifacts from the historic home which has been sold by the Town of Lincoln to Preserve Rhode Island.The team did a tremendous job in helping Pat Choiniere, the caretaker of the Valentine Whitman House for the past 28 years. Not only did the team leave Pat in good shape, it was a tremendous team building activity, filled with problem solving and laughter. The Day of Service on November 5 resulted in a $1,068.06 in-kind contribution to the Volunteers-In-Parks program.
To inquire about a Day of Service for your business or organization, contact Suzanne Buchanan at Volunteer@BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org or call 508-234-4242.
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BHC Trail Ambassadors Guided Hike at Cormier Woods
Friday, November 29
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6th Annual Tryptophan Trot at
Cormier Woods
Friday, November 29
9:00 a.m.
Cormier Woods
217 Chapin Street, Uxbridge, MA
Forget about Black Friday and walk off some of that turkey! There are several miles of trails at Cormier Woods and the abutting properties. This hike will focus on the main trails of Cormier Woods which offer an abundance of solitude. The hike will be at a relaxed pace covering the red, blue, and yellow loops. Led by VIP Ernie Germani.
Distance: 2.5 miles
Difficulty: Fairly easy with some moderate hills.
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Support BHC on Giving Tuesday - December 3
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On this annual day of charitable giving known as Giving Tuesday,
please consider a tax-deductible donation to
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
For donations of $100 or more, receive a free 2020 Blackstone Heritage Corridor as a thank you gift.
Your generous donations support the important work we do to preserve and promote the historic, cultural, natural, and recreational resources of the National Heritage Corridor for current and future generations.
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Support BHC All Year Long with Amazon Smile!
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Shop at AmazonSmile and support
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Inc.
If you are an Amazon shopper, a simple switch to AmazonSmile will generate a donation to a charity of your choice. Please consider choosing
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
as the beneficiary of your qualified purchases.
When you
shop on AmazonSmile
, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of your eligible Amazon purchase to Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Inc.
Here are some steps you can take to ensure donations are made to BHC through your Amazon purchase:
- Bookmark the link to AmazonSmile so that you can support us every time you shop.
- Shop online at AmazonSmile like you normally do on Amazon or Amazon Prime.
- Select Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor as the recipient.
Remember, only purchases made at smile.amazon.com will generate a donation.
Thank you for your support!
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Join us Thursday, December 19
Holiday Open House & 5th Anniversary of
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
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Have you been to the
Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center
at Worcester yet?
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Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center at Worcester
3 Paul Clancy Way
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 341-0741
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Have you been to the new Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center in Worcester? We invite you to come and discover this stunning new gateway to the City of Worcester and the Blackstone River Valley! Situated on the banks of the historic Blackstone River and Canal in a state-of-the-art, LEED Certified Silver building, the BHC Visitor Center provides an important connection to historical, cultural, recreational, and natural attractions.
The BHC Visitor Center provides links to the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, the Blackstone River Bikeway, Blackstone Gateway Park, and Worcester neighborhoods. Interactive exhibits explore Worcester’s “Enduring Legacy” of innovation and invention, immigration, ethnicity, cultural traditions, transportation and industrial history, changes to architecture and landscapes, as well as environmental sustainability.
This ideal location for field trips, our exhibits feature touch-screen technology and hands-on activities, giving you a personal experience as you make your way through the Valley’s history and cultural heritage and learn about the rise of industry in the Blackstone River Valley. Take your visit to the next level and try the GearHeads Scavenger Hunt, a great activity for children to help deepen their experience. The building and grounds have many “green” features and learn about important environmental considerations that were made for the site and the building, including bioremediation, solar, and more.
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The Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center also features outdoor exhibits, stunning views of the river and canal, access to the Blackstone River Bikeway, and outdoor seating for picnics.
Click here
to
learn more
about the Blackstone River Bikeway/Greenway and access the
Biking the Blackstone
trail map to enjoy more than 17 miles of completed paved trails between Worcester and Providence.
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Want more time outdoors? Extend your visit with a self-guided nature walk through the City of Worcester’s Blackstone Gateway Park, just steps away from the Visitor Center. The one-mile, round-trip walk features a walking trail over boardwalks and dirt trails with overlooks for spotting birds and other wildlife.
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Need a place for your group to meet for a workshop or activity? The BHC Visitor Center also features a meeting room that accommodates up to 80 people with audio system, projector and screen.
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