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Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park Rhode Island Massachusetts

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked and where they lived. Learn how this revolution transformed the landscape of the Blackstone Valley and the United States. Old Slater Mill will reopen in Spring 2025.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Summer temperatures range from 56-83F. Fall temperatures range from 30-70F. Winter temperatures range from 20-45F. Spring temperatures range from 30-70F.

Address

67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Activities & Topics

Biking Fishing Food Dining Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Paddling Canoeing Kayaking Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Architecture and Building American Revolution Arts Dams Farming and Agriculture Laborer and Worker Monuments and Memorials Schools and Education Transportation Bridges Canals Roads Routes and Highways Trains and Railroads Urban America Animals Birds Fish Tortoises and Turtles Climate Change Foothills Plains and Valleys Forests and Woodlands Natural Sounds Scenic Views Trails Water Trails Watersheds