Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

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. The Visitor Center at Old Slater Mill is closed for the winter season.

Where it is

National Historical Park, RI,MA.

What people do there

• Biking
• Fishing
• Food
• Dining
• Picnicking
• Guided Tours
• Self-Guided Tours - Walking
• Paddling
• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Junior Ranger Program
• Wildlife Watching

Getting there

The park headquarters is located at the Wilkinson Mill in the Historic Slater Mill Complex in Pawtucket, RI. 67 Roosevelt Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860

Weather

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

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