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Blackstone Heritage Corridor

2018

GO! for a walk, a tour, a bike ride, a

paddle, a boat ride, a special event or harvest experience – all in the month of September in the wonderful Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.

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GO! Table of Contents

Welcome ........................ 2-3

Map ............................... 4

Listing of Experiences & Events ...................... 8-36

Trash Responsibly ........... 15

Be a GearHead! ................ 19

Our Newest National Park ..37

Bikeway Maps ............ 38-40

VIP Program .................... 42

Photo Contest ................. 42

Support the Blackstone Heritage Corridor ............ 45

Online Shop .................... 45

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508-234-4242 BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org

Cover photo by Angie Stormont©2018 Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc.

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We welcome you to September in the

Blackstone Heritage Corridor!

The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor is most notably known as the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution and the first place of tolerance and diversity in the country. In the fall, its many other attributes come vividly into focus as the crispness of autumn grows from the last warmth of summer.

Explore our exceptional National Heritage Corridor during a season of anticipation. Every living thing is in preparation mode. Squirrels and chipmunks are gathering food for the winter. Canada Geese from Hudson Bay are arriving in flocks for their winter sojourn in these warmer climes. The trees and shrubs are bursting forth with one last push of colorful life before winter. Even the waterways seems to pulse and bubble with a last bit of energy before the freeze. It’s a great time to be in the Blackstone Valley.

The 25 cities and towns in the Blackstone Heritage Corridor roll out the welcome mat in September. Each has historical ambiance, interesting eateries and lively pursuits. Each hosts free, guided experiences and entertaining special events all month long. Join us for walks, bike tours, boat rides, performances, harvest traditions, and more!

Visit BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org for visitor information, calendar of events, and more about our National Heritage Corridor.

JustIt’s all water powered! One valley… One environment… One history… All powered by the Blackstone River!So nationally significant, it was named the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. So important to the American identity, it was designated the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.

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NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR

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Capron Park

Crown & Eagle MillRogerson’s Village

Draper Mill

The Little Red Shop

IndianBurying Ground

HassanamiscoReservation

Willard Houseand Clock Museum

Armory Village

Old LeicesterAirfield

Tufts UniversitySchool of Veterinary Medicine

College of theHoly Cross

QuinsigamondVillage

Clark University

Assumption College

Mass. College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Regatta PointState Park

UnionStation Quinsigamond

State ParkBecker College(Leicester Campus)

Becker CollegeWorcester

RegionalAirport

American Antiquarian Society

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

WorcesterState College

Worcester Art Museum

Worcester Historical Museum

Broad Meadow BrookWildlife Sanctuary

City Hall

UMassMedical Center

EcoTariumMechanics Hall

Grafton Common

Old Millbury Common

BlanchardQuarry

Goat Hill Lock

Stanley Woolen Mill

Cornet John Farnum House

Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park

West HillDam

LookoutRock

Plummer’s Landing

Upton State Forest

Wheelockville

White City

Hopkinton

Mendon

UptonFarnumsville

Rockdale

Bramanville

Leicester

CherryValley

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Southborough

Westborough

Northborough

Ashland

Holliston

Wrentham

Mansfield

Plainville

Foxboro

Uxbridge

Linwood

RivuletVillage

Plummer Corner

Manchaug Mills

Sutton State Forest

Sutton State Forest

Purgatory ChasmState Park

E.N. Jenckes Store Museum

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Greenville

Harmony Georgiaville

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NEWTON

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India Point Park

R.I. Historical Society Library

Brown University

Rhode Island School of Design John Hunt House

North BurialGroundProvidence

CollegeRhode IslandCollege

J&P Coats Mill Complex

PawtucketTown Landing

Lincoln Woods State Park

Blackstone River State Park

Kelly House

Diamond Hill State Park

Great RoadHistoric District

AlbionBridges

Friends Meeting House

Friends Meeting House

Millville Lock

Richardson Farm

Harris HallWoonsocket Falls

Cold SpringPark

BlackstoneGorge

Bi-StatePark

World War IIState Park

Museum of Workand Culture

Ballou Cemeteryand Meeting HouseSite

MammothMill Ruins

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Daniels Farm

Chestnut HillMeetingHouse

North Gate Toll House

Lime Rock Preserve

Round TopFishing Area

Bridgeton Car Barn

Phillips Farm

Acotes Hill

Job Armstrong StoreBrown and Hopkins Country Store

ScotstunTown Forest

The Assembly

Centennial Park

Elm Park

White Mill Park

Casimir PulaskiMemorial State Park

Quarry

Saylesville

Valley Falls

Lonsdale

Berkeley

Ashton

Arnold Mills

Millville

Quinnville

Manville

UnionVillage

Forestdale

Blackstone

East Blackstone

Slatersville

Ironstone

Albion

Diamond Hill

CumberlandHill

Primrose

Lime Rock

Jenks Park and Cogswell Tower

Pierce Park and Riverwalk

William Blackstone Memorial ParkBlackstone River Theatre

Quissett Hill Wildlife Management Area

Fort Wildlife Refuge

Valley Falls Heritage Park

Valley Falls Marsh

CentralFalls

Landing

Ann & Hope Mill

The Monastery

Roger Williams National Memorial

Slater MillSlater Memorial Park

To Cape Cod National Seashore

Blackstone Park

R.R. Station

Waterplace Park

John Brown House

To SpringfieldArmory NationalHistoric Site

To Lowell NationalHistorical Park

To Cape CodNationalSeashore

To Boston

Stillwater

BryantCollege

Smith-ApplebyHouse

PowderMill LedgesWildlife Refuge

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To River Bend Farm inUxbridge: Take Mass. 146 to exit for Mass. 16.Follow Mass. 16 east toMass. 122. Take Mass. 122 north and turn right onto Hartford Avenue. Turn right onto Oak Street.The farm is on the left.

To Museum of Work andCulture in Woonsocket: Take R.I. 146 to exit for R.I. 104. Follow R.I. 104 north for two miles. Museum is on right at 42 South Main Street.

To Blackstone River State Park Visitor Center: Take I-295 north. Visitor center is located on I-295 between exits 9 and 10 in Lincoln, R.I.

To Blackstone Valley Visitor Center in Paw-tucket: From I-95 north take exit 28. Turn left onto School Street. At first light, go straight through intersection and down the hill. At next light, turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue. Visitor center parking lot is the first left. From I-95 south take exit 29. Bear right onto Fountain Street, then right onto Exchange Street. At light take left onto Roosevelt Avenue. Visitor center is on the right at the end of the block.

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GET LOST!IN THe BlACkSTONe RIVeR VAlley NATIONAl HeRITAGe CORRIdOR

There’s a guide for that! Including...• VisitorCenters

• WickedGoodEating

• TheGettingLostBucketList

• WheretoCrash

• SeasonalOpportunitiestoGetLost

Still not enough? • Immersionshopping

• Placestogo...

–AnimalsandBotanicals

–MuseumsandHistoricSites

–OutdoorPursuits

• FarmsandFarmersMarkets

And more...!

Visit BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org to view/download a copy today, call to request a copy mailed to you, or pick it up at various locations throughout the National Heritage Corridor.

THINGS TO RememBeR

• Theexperiencesandeventshappenrainorshineunlessexperienceleadersdeterminethatconditionsmaketheroutesunsafe.

• Wearlayeredclothing,supportivefootwearandtakewater,snacks,sunscreenandbugrepellent.

• Ifyouarethinkingofinvitingadogcompaniontoadog-friendlyexperience,pleaseinviteonlythosethathavebeenvaccinatedandaresportingaleash;andremembertopickupanywaste.

HelP uS CARe fOR THe CORRIdOR

• DisposeofanyTrashResponsibly™(seepage15).• Recycleplasticbottlesandshoppingbags.• Takeonlypictures,leaveonlyfootprints.• Respectprivateproperty.

THe Get Lost

Guide

FreeBlackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor

exploring the Blackstone river Valley National Heritage Corridor

IT’S All ABOuT THe RIVeR – We’Re WATeR POWeRed! The Blackstone River runs 46 miles from Worcester, MA, to Pawtucket, RI, and drops 438 feet in that distance, narrowing and surging the power of its waters to make it, at one time, the most productive river in the world.

The present day headwaters are created by wetlands and small brooks that feed into the tributaries and the main stem of the river. The watershed includes 1,300 acres of lakes, ponds and reservoirs (Blackstone River Coalition, The Blackstone River – Clean by 2015, 2008.) Over time, the course of the Blackstone River has been greatly altered, manipulated by industry to power the mills. The “hardest working river” was left impaired by industrialization but, in recent years, great progress has been made to clean it up and make it safe for swimming and fishing.

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SeptemberoffersahugerangeofactivitieshereintheBlackstoneRiverValleyNationalHeritageCorridor.Enjoyafree,guidedexperienceorchooseadelightfulevent(feesmayapply).Whateveryourchoice–makeSeptemberamonthtoremember!

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SATuRdAy, SePTemBeR 1

10:00am to

12:00pm

Neutaconkanut Hill Hike l Providence, RI: End of Legion Memorial Dr., parking at 120 Killingly St.

WatchforearlysignsoffallwithchangesinthefoliageonthiswoodlandhikeandberewardedwithastunningpanoramicviewoftheCityofProvidence.LearnthehistoryofNeutaconkanutHillandhowitstartedwithRogerWilliamsandthenativeIndians.Pleasedressforweatherandhiking.Donationsaccepted.SponsoredbyNeutaconkanutHillConservancy.

10:00am to

2:00pm

uxbridge Historical Society Open House at the John farnum House X Uxbridge, MA: 34 Mendon St.

CometourtheoldesthouseinUxbridge,theCoronetJohnFarnumHouse,builtin1710.Thishousewaswherethefirsttownmeetingtookplacein1727,alsotheyearUxbridgeseparatedfromMendonandformedasatown.Guidedhousetoursexplorethehistoryofthehouseandexaminewhatlifewaslikeintheearly18thcentury.AhighlightistheviewingofabedusedbyGeorgeWashingtonthatwaslocatedattheTaftTavernonSuttonStreetinUxbridge.SponsoredbytheUxbridgeHistoricalSociety.

10:30am to

1:00pm

Junior Ranger Science Saturday with the National Park Service X Lincoln, RI: Kelly House,

1075 Lower River Rd. ComeovertothenewKellyHousereplicabarnforsomegreatfamily-orientedscienceactivitiesandoutdoorgamesandearnaJuniorRangerbadge.SponsoredbyBlackstoneRiverValleyNationalHistoricalPark.

11:00am to

12:00pm

Hike To Goat Hill lock ■ Uxbridge, MA: River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak St.

UncoverinterestingstoriesinstoneandfollowthechangesinthelandscapealongtheBlackstoneCanal,anearlystonequarrysite,andpreservedremnantsofacanallock.ModeratehikeupGoatHillwithrootsandrocksalongthepath,approx.2milesroundtrip.Allagesabletocompleteamoderate2-milehikewelcome.MeetatVisitorCenter.SponsoredbyMADCR.

1:00pm to

2:30pm

Canal Towpath Walk X l Uxbridge, MA: River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak St.

Thiseasywalk,appropriateforallages,meetsatRiverBendFarmVisitorCenterandcontinuesalongtheBlackstoneCanal’stowpath.Listentostoriesaboutthecanal’shistory,ecologyandwildlifeonthisflat2-mileroundtripwalkonpackedgravel.SponsoredbyMADCR.

7:00pm to

8:00pm

Nighthawk Watch at West Hill dam X l Uxbridge, MA: 518 Hartford Ave.

JoinVolunteers-In-ParksinterpretivevolunteersBethandPaulMilkeforawalktosearchforCommonNighthawks,fast-flying,long-wingedbirdsthatmigratesouthinthefall.WestHillDamisagoodplacetoobservethegraceful,wheelingflightofCommonNighthawksastheychaseswarmsofinsectsovertheWestRiver.SponsoredbyBHCVolunteers-In-Parks.


SuNdAy, SePTemBeR 2

1:00pm to

2:00pm

meet Smokey Bear at Purgatory Chasm X Sutton, MA: Purgatory Chasm,

198 Purgatory Rd. PurgatoryChasmhostsSmokeyBearandtheDistrict7FireCrewtocelebrateandgivethankstoSmokeyandthelocalfirepreventionspecialists.ParkingFee:$5MAVehicles,$10out-of-state.SponsoredbyMADCR.

1:00 to

2:30pm

farmers and Rebels - The Sprague farm Cemetery Walk X l Glocester, RI: Sprague Farm,

244 Pine Orchard Rd. AfterhearingaboutthehistoryoftheoldSpragueFarm,volunteerguideswillleadparticipantsdownalovelywoodedpathtothehistoricgraveyard.HearstoriesoftheSpraguesburiedthere,includingJedediahSprague,BrigadierGeneralduringtheDorrRebellion,thearmedconflictthatcametoaheadinChepachetin1842.SponsoredbyGlocesterLandTrust.

6:15pmBHC Night at the PawSox with fireworks! X

Pawtucket, RI: McCoy Stadium 1 Columbus Ave. JoinusatMcCoyStadiumtowatchthePawSoxastheyfacetheYankeesfarmteamScrantonWilkes-BarreRailRiders.PurchaseticketsinadvanceatTinyurl.com/BHCatPawSoxand$5fromeachticketgoestoBlackstoneHeritageCorridor!You’llalsoreceivea$2concessioncredit.Stayforthefireworksafterthegame!SponsoredbyBlackstoneHeritageCorridorandPaw-tucketRedSox.

7:00pm to

8:00pm

Nighthawk Watch at West Hill dam X l Uxbridge, MA: 518 Hartford Ave. JoinVolunteers-In-Parksinterpretivevolunteers

BethandPaulMilkeforawalktosearchforCommonNighthawks,fast-flying,long-wingedbirdsthatmigratesouthinthefall.WestHillDamisagoodplacetoobservethegraceful,wheelingflightofCommonNighthawksastheychaseswarmsofinsectsovertheWestRiver.SponsoredbyBHCVolunteers-In-Parks.

mONdAy, SePTemBeR 3

9:30am to

4:00pm

museum of Work & Culture’s 20th Annual Open House X Woonsocket, RI: 42 South Main St.

Revisitthepastbyengaginginadayofspecialprograms,exploringtheMuseum’sinteractiveexhibitsanddelvingintoourCatholicSchoolsArchive.Visitorswillalsobethefirsttoseetheopeningofanewexhibitinourchanginggallery.SponsoredbyRhodeIslandHistoricalSociety.

11:00am to

12:00pm

fish Prints X Uxbridge, MA: River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak St.

OncecalledAmerica’shardestworkingriver,theBlackstoneRivernowsupportsavarietyoffish.Getahands-onexperienceandlearnaboutthespeciesthatcalltheBlackstoneRiverhome.Createworksofartusingreplicalife-sizefishandwashablepaint.Allageswelcome.MeetinVisitorCenter.SponsoredbyMADCR.


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10:30am to

11:30am

The Inside Scoop on the Providence Public library XProvidence, RI: 225 Washington St.

OpenedinMarch1900andnowontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,ProvidencePublicLibrary’sclassicVenetianRenaissancebuildingisaprimeexampleofturn-of-the-centuryAmericanarchitecture.Inthishour-longtour,visittheRhodeIslandRoom,whichhighlightsthelibrary’sRhodeIslandCollection,andlearnaboutthehistoricalandarchitecturalsignificanceofthispublicbuilding.SponsoredbyProvidencePublicLibrary.

WedNeSdAy, SePTemBeR 5

6:00pm to

7:30pm

GO! for a Bike Ride - Blackstone River Greenway z l Blackstone, MA: Blackstone River

Greenway parking lot, 93 Canal St. JointhevolunteersoftheBlackstoneHeritageCorridorBikewayAmbassadorsfora“RideofDiscovery”withguestinterpretiveriderRangerKathrynParent,VisitorServicesSupervisor,MassachusettsDept.ofConservationandRecreation(MADCR)attheBlackstoneRiverandCanalHeritageStatePark.RangerKathrynwillofferhighlightsalongtheGreenwayincludingFactoryPond,theTriadBridgeandsomuchmore!Helmetsrequired.Thisrideissuitableforallages.Rideiscancelledifrainingatstarttime.SponsoredbyMADCR.

6:00pm to

7:30pm

Harrisville History X l Burrillville, RI: 134 Main St. MeetattheFirstUniversalistChurchforan

opportunitytoviewhistoricalexhibitsinthechurch,tourtheinsideandlearnaboutpreservationefforts,followedbyawalkingtourtothemillpondanddamaswellastomanyofthehistoricbuildingsconstructedbyAustinT.Levy..

THuRSdAy, SePTemBeR 6

7:00pm to

8:30pm

Indigenous Ceremonial Stone landscapes - let the landscape Speak X

Whitinsville, MA: Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc., 670 Linwood Ave. DougHarris,DeputyTribalHistoricPreservationOfficerfortheNarragansettIndianTribalHistoricPreservationOffice,willspeakaboutindigenousceremonialstonelandscapesthat

surroundusinNewEngland,oftenhiddeninplainsightintheforestsandfields.Dougwillpresentanillustratedtalkshowingvarioustypesofindigenousceremonialstonefeatures.(SeeeventonSeptember15forahikeatHeritagePark,Upton).SponsoredbyBlackstoneHeritageCorridor,NarragansettIndianTribalHistoricPreservationOffice.

fRIdAy, SePTemBeR 7

10:30am to

11:30am

kidleidoscope Story Hour XUxbridge, MA: River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak St.

MeetattheBigRedBarnforanaturestoryandoutdooractivityfollowedbyacraft.Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyadult.Meetsweeklyrainorshine.SponsoredbyMADCR.

5:00pm to

7:00pm

farm Tour friday & Apple Crisp Night XSutton, MA: Whittier Farms, 90 Douglas Rd.

VisitWhittierFarmsscenichilltopfarminSuttonatthisbeautifultimeofyearandenjoyafallhayridewagontourofthefamily-owneddairyfarm,followedbyhomemadeapplecrisp($5perperson).Ticketsmustbepurchasedinadvanceatthefarmstore,opendailyfrom9:00a.m.to7:00p.m.SponsoredbyWhittierFarms.



9:00am to

11:00am

Photography Walk at River Bend farm X l Uxbridge, MA: River Bend Farm Visitor

Center, 287 Oak St. GrabyourcameraforaphotowalkatthepicturesqueRiverBendFarm.Afterabriefintrotowhatwillbeseen,walkalongtheBlackstoneCanaltowpathtotheStoneArchBridge,thedamandtheBlackstoneRiver.Approximately1.5milesroundtrip.Spaceislimitedandregistrationisrequiredatbhcphotographers@gmail.com.SponsoredbyBlackstoneHeritageCorridorVolunteers-In-Parks.

10:00am to

3:00pm

uxbridge Antique fire museum X Uxbridge, MA: 18 Depot St. Aprizedcollectionoffirefightingequipmentis

carefullycuratedattheUxbridgeAntiqueFireMusuem.Localretiredfirefighterscreatedandstaffthismuseum,whichfeaturesalargecollectionofitemsusedinfirefightingfromdaysofold,includinga1940Seagravepumper.ItslatestacquisitionsincludeapieceofsteelcolumnfromtheWorldTradeCenter.SponsoredbyUxbridgeAntiqueFireMuseum.

9:00am to

4:00pm

Taiwan day and dragon Boat Races X Pawtucket, RI: Festival Pier, Tim Healy Way

TheRhodeIslandChineseDragonBoatRaces&TaiwanDayFestivalisanextraordinaryeventforthewholefamilytoenjoy!TheracescontinuetousethefiberglassTaiwanese-styledragonboatsgiftedfromtheRepublicofChina(Taiwan)andincorporatetheskillofflag-catchingineachrace.SponsoredbyBlackstoneValleyTourismCouncil.

10:00am to

12:00pm

Blackstone Gorge Hike ■ Blackstone, MA: Blackstone Gorge, end of County St.

ThishikeisjustlongenoughtospendtimeinthewoodsalongtheBlackstoneRiverandjustshortenoughforbeginnersandoutdoorenthusiasts.JoinBlackstoneHeritageCorridorTrailAmbassadorTomBikonaguided,easytomoderateone-milehikeashehighlightsthehistoryandnaturalresourcesalongtheBlackstoneRiverandGorge.SponsoredbyBlackstoneHeritageCorridorTrailAmbassadors.

10:00am to

2:00pm

12th Annual Green festival X Burrillville, RI: 100 Tinkham Lane TheGreenFestivalhassomethingforeveryone!

Learnaboutlocalproductsandideasthatwillhelpyouconserveenergyandcreateamoresustainablelifestyle.Therewillbefreecrafts,facepaintingandbuckettruckridesforchildren.FoodtrucksandtheBurrillvilleFarmersMarketwillalsobeonsite.SponsoredbyPascoagUtilityDistrict,BurrillvilleParks&Recreation,JaneSmithMemorialLibrary.

10:00am to

5:00pm

Southwick’s Zoo mA BOGO Weekend X Mendon, MA: 2 Southwick St.

Massachusettsresidentscanpurchaseafull-pricecomboorgeneraladmissionandreceiveONEfreegeneraladmission(ofequalorlesservalue).ValidMAIDisrequiredforoffer.ONEfreeadmissionallowedperIDwithpurchaseofoneormorefull-pricedadmissions.SponsoredbySouthwick’sZoo.

11:00am to

5:00pm

Slater Park fall festival X Pawtucket, RI: Slater Memorial Park, 426 Newport Ave.

Thistwo-day‘openairmarket’featuresfoodtrucks,crafts,family-funactivities,musicanddanceperformances.SponsoredbyPawtucketArtsFestival.

12:00pm to

5:00pm

RI Heritage festival X Providence, RI: Southside Community Center. 393 Broad St.

ComecelebratethediversityofRI.Morethan30differentcountriesshowcasingtheirethnicpridethroughmusic,dance,song,food,costumesandartsandcrafts.SponsoredbyRIHistoricalPreservationandHeritageCommission.

Trash:(n) stuff you don’t want anymore;(v) what you do with the stuff you don’t want any-more, i.e. throw away.

Responsibly:(adv) taking posi-tive action to do the right thing, i.e. not litter but reduce, reuse, recycle.

JoinBlackstoneHeritageCorridor’sTrashResponsibly™campaigntoridtheNationalHeritageCorridoroflitter.Litterisnotonlyunsightlyandablightonourcitiesandtowns,butisalsoadverselyimpactswaterquality.Onepieceoflittercanfinditswayfromastormdraintotheocean.


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10:00am to

4:00pm

Providence flea XProvidence, RI: 345 South Water St., Providence RI .

ProvidenceFleaisanaward-winningopenairmarketwithlocalvintagevendors,arrtisans/makers,livemusic,foodvendorsandfoodtrucksandcommunitynon-profits.Freeadmissionandfreeon-streetparking.SponsoredbyProvidenceFlea.

10:00am to

12:00pm

Roots in Nature Hiking Sticks l Grafton, MA: 13 Salisbury St. HikingSticksisanopportunityforchildren,ages

5+(youngersiblingswelcome!)toexplorenatureattheirownpace,aswellasmakeconnectionsandfriendshipsinthewild.Itisalsoanopportunityforparentstofosteranenvironmentofcuriosity,questioningandexploration.Plantohikea1.6-mileloop,withlotsofstopsforexploringandplaying.Wewillendwithapicnicandtimetojournal,talkorsimplyrest.Plantobringbugspray,sunscreen,apicniclunchandplentyofwater!SponsoredbyRootsinNature.

10:00am to

5:00pm

Southwick’s Zoo mA BOGO Weekend X Mendon, MA: 2 Southwick St.

Massachusettsresidentscanpurchaseafull-pricecomboorgeneraladmissionandreceiveONEfreegeneraladmission(ofequalorlesservalue).ValidMAIDisrequiredforoffer.ONEfreeadmissionallowedperIDwithpurchaseofoneormorefull-pricedadmissions.SponsoredbySouthwick’sZoo.

11:00am to 3:00pm;

3:00pm to 5:00pm

daniels farmstead - farmers market and Concert XBlackstone, MA: 286 Mendon St. VisitDanielsFarmsteadfortheweeklyfarmers

market(11:00am-3:00pm),thenstayforsomewonderfulentertainmentprovidedbytheClaflinHillSymphonyOrchestra(3:00pm-5:00pm).Bringfoldingchairs,blankets,apicnicandenjoy.SponsoredbyDanielsFarmsteadFoundation.

11:00am to

5:00pm

Slater Park fall festival X Pawtucket, RI: Slater Memorial Park, 426 Newport Ave.

This‘openairmarket’featuresfoodtrucks,crafts,family-funactivities,musicanddanceperformancesandmore!SponsoredbyPawtucketArtsFestival.

12:00pm to

5:00pm

20th Annual Pet Rock fest X North Grafton, MA: Wyman Gordon Field, 244 Worcester St.

PetRockFestisthelargesteventofitskindintheNortheast,anannualfestivalthatpromoteskindnesstoanimalsandrespon-siblepetownership.PetRockFestisafamilyeventfeaturingguestspeakers,vegetarianfood,livemusic,games,competi-tions,araffle,vendorsandhundredsofareaanimalwelfareorganizations.Fee$5-$12.SponsoredbyPetRockFest.

1:30pm to

2:30pm

Hunts mills Hike X l E. Providence, RI: Hunts Mills, Hunts Mills Rd.

ThisisaneasyandrelaxedpacedhikethroughHuntsMills,suitableforbeginnersandkids.ThetrailfollowstheshoreoftheTenMileRiverforabitandwindsthroughtheoldfiredepartmenttraininggrounds.ExplorethehistoricHuntHouse,datingbacktothe1770’sandseetheHuntsMillswaterfall.SponsoredbyBlackstoneHeritageCorridorTrailAmbassadors.

1:30pm to

3:00pm

make your Own Storybook Walk X l

Upton, MA: Upton State Forest,CCC Headquarters Bldg., 205 Westboro Rd.

CelebrateGrandparent’sDaywithaMakeYourOwnStorybookWalkandexploretheoutdoors.Look,listen,touch,feelandtakeintheexperience.ReturntotheCCCHeadquartersbuildingtopartnerwithyourchild,grandchild,newfriendorold,tocreateastorybookaboutyourexperience.Neitherage,mobility,norsightednessneedbealimittoparticipationinthisprogram.SponsoredbyBlackstoneHeritageCorridor,MADCRandRootsinNature.

2:00pm to

4:00pm

Revive the Roots presents the Historic mowry Homestead X l Smithfield, RI: 374 Farnum Pike

Experienceold-worldbakinginawood-firedCobboven.MeetthesheepandlearnaboutwoolartswiththeArtists’Exchange.ExploretheforestgardenandwalkingtrailsalongtheWoonasquatucketwatershed.RevivetheRootsisrevitalizingthehomeandlandsofMaryMowrythroughpermaculture,craftsmanshipandthearts.Revivetheroots.org.Fee$3.00.SponsoredbyRevivetheRoots.



10:00am to

12:00pm

National day of Service and Remembrance l Millbury to Worcester, MA: Meet at 205

N. Main St., Millbury, MA ComejointheBlackstoneHeritageCorridor’sAmeriCorpsVISTAforavolunteerserviceprojectinremembranceofSeptember11th.WewillbecleaninguptheBlackstoneRiverBikewayinMillburyandWorcester.VolunteersshouldcheckinatthebikewayparkingarealistedaboveandwewillworkourwaynorthtowardtheWorcesterParkingAreaat1265MillburySt.,Worcester,MA.Feelfreetobringyourbikeandhelmetorwalkalongthebikewayfora1.6mile(one-way)rovingcleanup.

6:00pm to

7:00pm

Hike to God’s Acre l Worcester, MA: Meet at 536 Mill St. HiketoGod’sAcreandDeedRockontheTetasset

RidgeTrail.Whenfearofthecomingapocalypseengulfedthecountryinthemid-1800’s,WorcesterfarmerSolomonParsonsdeededthese10acrestoGodhimselfandinscribedthedeedinalarge,flatrockontheproperty.Comeandseethislittleknowncuriosity.PleaseRSVPtolea@gwlt.orgorcall(508)795-3838.SponsoredbyGreaterWorcesterLandTrust.


10:30am to

12:00pm

Nature Walk with National Park Service X l Lincoln, RI: Blackstone River State Park

Visitor Center, I-295 Northbound, Lincoln, RI (Be-tween Exits 9 and 10). Enjoyafamily-friendlynaturewalkleavingfromtheI-295visitorcenterthroughthewoodsalongtheBlackstoneRiverBikeway.ExplorethewonderfulplantsandcrittersthatliveintheBlackstoneRiverStatePark.SponsoredbyBlackstoneRiverValleyNationalHistoricalPark.

5:30pm to

7:00pm

GO! for a Bike Ride- Ten mile River Greenway z l E. Providence, RI: Kimberly Ann Rock

Athletic Fields, 215 Ferris Ave. JointhevolunteersoftheBlackstoneHeritageCorridorBikewayAmbassadorsonfora“RideofDiscovery”alongtheTenMileRiverGreenway.Helmetsrequired.SponsoredbyBlackstoneHeritageCorridorBikewayAmbassadors.

GearHead (n.): a kid, powered by the Gears in their brain; who explores nature, discovers history, protects the environment, and goes on adventures through the Blackstone River Valley.

Hey GearHeads – Be a Junior Ranger!Be a part of the new Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and earn your Junior Ranger Certificate and Badge as you:

Explore Nature

Discover History

Protect the Environment

and on Adventures!

Ask us about our Scout Ranger programs for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts

Get started today at BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org


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10:30am to

11:30am




8:00am to

10:00am

Bird Walk at the Cumberland monastery X l Cumberland, RI: 1464 Diamond Hill Rd.

JoinVolunteers-in-ParksinterpretivevolunteersBethandPaulMilkeandlocalbirdersastheyscourfieldsandthicketswiththeirbinoculars,lookingforbirdsandotherwildlifearoundthebeautifulmonasterygrounds.SponsoredbyBHCVolunteers-In-Parks.

8:00am to

3:00pm

9th Annual Woony River (Bike) Ride X ■ Providence, RI: One Financial Way

GetonyourbikeandexplorethescenicgreenwayoftheWoonasquatucketRiver,ahistoricassettothestateofRI.Therideincludesroutesof5,10,30,45or60miles.Thereisalsoa5-milewalk.Thisisasupportedridewithfood,livemusicandanafterpartywithlocalbeer.FundsraisedfromtheWoonyRiverRidesupportexpansionofthebikepathandyouthprograms.SponsoredbyWoonasquatucketRiverWatershedCouncil.

10:00am to

3:00pm

uxbridge Antique fire museum XUxbridge, MA: 18 Depot St. Aprizedcollectionoffirefightingequipmentis


10:00am to

11:00am

Vaillancourt Studio Tour X Sutton, MA: 9 Main St. #1H Getabehind-the-sceneslookatVaillancourtFolkArt!

EnjoyavideopresentationdepictingthethehistoryandtheprocessinwhichVaillancourt’schalkwarefigurinesarecreated,followedbyastudiotourwithanartistonsitetowatchhowthecollectiblepiecesaremade.Aftewards,enjoyshoppinginthegallerywhichisdecoratedfortheholidayseason.SponsoredbyVaillancourtFolkArt.

10:00am to

12:00pm

Open House at the Whitin lasell manor X Whitinsville, MA: 120 Hill St.

Cometourthe38roomLasellManorinWhitinsville,MAbuiltin1890forChesterWhitinLasell,PresidentofWhitinMachineWorks.Thehouse’sexteriorisJacobean-influenced,withvariousGeorgianandFederaldetails.The13,000sq.ft.BeauxArtsinteriorisreminiscentof17thCenturyEnglishcountryhouses.SponsoredbyWhitinLasellManor.

10:00am to

1:00pm

Indigenous Ceremonial Stone landscapes - Hike to upton Chamber and Pratt Hill ■

Upton, MA: Meet at 15 Milford St. DougHarris,DeputyTribalHistoricPreservationOfficerfortheNarragansettIndianTribalHistoricPreservationOffice,willleadahiketotheUptonChamberatHeritageParkandcompanionceremonialstonefeaturesontopofPrattHillinUpton.Foreldersandhandicapped,transportationcanbeprovidedupthehillifgivenadvancednotice([email protected]).SponsoredbyBlackstoneHeritageCorridorandNarragansettIndianTribalHistoricPreservationOffice.

10:00am to

4:00pm

leceister Harvest fair X Leceister, MA: Leceister Town Common Comeondowntothe19thannualLeicester

HarvestFairwherelocalgardenersandbakerswillshowofftheirbestwork.Funforthewholefamilyincludingfood,vendors,demonstrationsandmusic.SponsoredbyTownofLeicester.


10:00am to

5:00pm

Southwick’s Zoo RI & CT BOGO Weekend X Mendon, MA: 2 Southwick St.

RhodeIslandandConnecticutresidentscanpurchaseafull-pricecomboorgeneraladmissionandreceiveONEfreegeneraladmission(ofequalorlesservalue).ValidCTorRIIDisrequiredforoffer.ONEfreeadmissionallowedperIDwithpurchaseofoneormorefull-pricedadmissions.SponsoredbySouthwick’sZoo.

1:00pm to

6:00pm

millbury Annual Community Block Party X Millbury, MA: Elm St. at N. Main St.

Enjoylivebands,danceandkaratedemonstrations,games,crafts,abouncyhouseandfood.TheMillburyCommunityBlockPartyisafun,familyeventforallages.SponsoredbyMillburyFederatedChurch.

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8:00am to

11:00am

Geocaching in the Park - Cache In, Trash Out X l Pawtucket, RI: Meet at Slater Park,

(enter at 825 Armistice Blvd., and meet behind the Looff Carousel) Meetupwithlocalgeocacherstolearnmoreaboutthisfamily-friendlyoutdooractivityandparticipateinthefallCITO(CacheIn,TrashOut)eventwhereyoucanearnCITOsouvenirs.

8:30am to

3:30pm

Sue Brainard memorial fall Hunter Pace X Douglas, MA: 107 Wallum Lake Rd.

Ahunterpaceisahorsebackridingeventwithamarkedcoursethroughthetrailswithvaryingtypesofjumps.Alljumpsareunderthreefeetandhaveanoptional“goaround.”Lunchforpre-entries,awardsaftertheride.Pre-registrationisrequiredforlunchortoparticipate(bringhorse).BSTRA.org.SponsoredbyBayStateTrailRidersAssociation.

10:00am to

5:00pm

Southwick’s Zoo RI & CT BOGO Weekend X Mendon, MA: 2 Southwick St.

RhodeIslandandConnecticutresidentscanpurchaseafull-pricecomboorgeneraladmissionandreceiveONEfreegeneraladmission(ofequalorlesservalue).ValidCTorRIIDisrequiredforoffer.ONEfreeadmissionallowedperIDwithpurchaseofoneormorefull-pricedadmissions.SponsoredbySouthwick’sZoo.

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11:00am to

3:00pm

daniels farmstead - Antique Tractor & Truck Show XBlackstone, MA: 286 Mendon St.

TheannualAntiqueTractor&TruckShowreturnstotheDanielsFarmsteadfarmer’smarket.Shopforlocallymadeproductsandfresh,localproduceandenjoytheantiquetrucksandtractors.Snackbaravailable,too!SponsoredbyDanielsFarmsteadFoundation.

11:00am to

6:00pm

stART on the Street X Worcester, MA: Park Ave. stARTontheStreetiscentralMassachusetts’

largestart,musicandperformancefestival.Shopover300artistsandcrafters,andwatchasartistscreateuniqueworksrightonthestreet.

1:00pm to

2:00pm

Stoneville mill Village Tour - Auburn l Auburn, MA: Meet at St. Joseph’s Church,

194 Oxford St. WalkdownAuburn’sMainStreetwithhistorianKenEthiertoseetheJeremyStones1839MillVillagehousingandlearnaboutthetown’sreservoirscreatedtopowerthetextilemill.

1:00pm to

2:00pm

“fakes, forgeries and marriages: The Pitfalls of Collecting Willard’s Patent Timepiece” X

Grafton, MA: 11 Willard St. ThePatentTimepieceor“BanjoClock”hasbeenincontinualproductionsince1802whenSimonWillardreceivedapatentforthisnewlydesignedwalltimepiece.Infact,thebanjoclockisprobablythemostfakedAmericanclockfoundtoday.SimonandAaronWillardappeartobealiveandwellastheBanjoClockcontinuestoarriveinthemarketplacewithperiod-lookingsignatures,artificially-agedglasses,andmahoganycaseswiththefinishstillwet!RobertCheneywillopenthefaker’shandbooktoshowthetricksofthefaker’stradeandhowtodeterminetheauthenticfromthefraudulentexamples.SponsoredbyWillardHouse&ClockMuseum.

1:00pm to

3:30pm

flat Water Paddle at lincoln Woods L l Lincoln, RI: Meet at Boat Ramp, Lincoln Woods State Park

AllmembershipfeesarewaivedforthiseasyandscenicpaddlearoundOlneyPondwiththeBlackstoneValleyPaddleClub.Pleasebringyourowncanoeorkayak,paddleandlifevest(required).SponsoredbyBlackstoneValleyPaddleClub.

1:00pm to

4:00pm

River Ride on the Seekonk lProvidence, RI: 2 River Dr. FreeboattouroftheSeekonkRiverandshore.

Learnabouttheriveranditswildlife!Boardtheboatat1:00,2:00or3:00.Spaceislimited,registeratwww.blackstoneparkscon-servancy.org.SponsoredbyBlackstoneParksConservancy.

2:00pm to

4:00pm

Riverside Story Hour and Crafts X Manville, RI: Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone,

100 New River Road Comeenjoyadayofnatureandenvironmentalactivitiesforchildren,includingisastoryhourfor5-to8-yearolds.Afterlisteningtostoriesaboutriverandlandanimals,anddrawingorpaintingthecreaturestheylearnedabout,eachchildwillreceiveafreebook.Kids10to17willbeinvitedtocreateadisplaymuraloflocalspecies,tobefeaturedonourwebsite,Facebookpageandhungonthewallofournewenvironmentalcenter.Otheractivitieswillalsobeavailable.SponsoredbyBRWC/FOB.

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10:30am to

11:30am

The Inside Scoop on the Providence Public library XProvidence, RI: 225 Washington St.

OpenedinMarch1900andnowontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,ProvidencePublicLibrary’sclassicVenetianRenaissancebuildingisaprimeexampleofturn-of-the-centuryAmericanarchitecture.Inthishour-longtour,visittheRhodeIslandRoom,whichhighlightsthelibrary’sRhodeIslandCollection,andlearnaboutthehistoricalandarchitecturalsignificanceofthispublicbuilding.SponsoredbyProvidencePublicLibrary.


5:30pm to

7:00pm

GO! for a Bike Ride - Blackstone River State Park Xz l Lincoln, RI: Blackstone River State Park

Visitor Center, I-295 Northbound (Between Exits 9 and 10). JointheBlackstoneHeritageCorridorBikewayAmbassadorsforaleisurelybikerideintheBlackstoneRiverStatePark.RidedepartsfromtheVisitorCenteronRoute1-295andleadstotheCapt.WilburKellyHouse&TransportationMuseumandthenewKellyHouseReplicaBarn.Helmetsrequired.SponsoredbyBHCBikewayAmbassadors.


9:00am to

12:00pm

Community Harvest Project with Roots in Nature X Grafton, MA: 37 Wheeler Rd.

VolunteerwithRootsinNaturefamiliesharvestingproduceattheCommunityHarvestProject.CHPactivelycombatshungerthroughtheworkofitsmanyvolunteers.FoodgrownbyCHPvolunteersisdistributedtocommunitymembersexperiencinghungeraroundCentralMassachusetts.SponsoredbyRootsinNature.


10:30am to

11:30am



6:30pm to

9:00pm

kent Cameron memorial Sky Gaze X Uxbridge, MA: River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak St.

JoinmembersofSkyscrapers,Inc.,theAmateurAstronomicalSocietyofRI,MADCRandCivilAirPatrolfornightskyviewingatRiverBendFarminUxbridge,MA.EnjoycloseviewsofMars,JupiterandSaturn,andwatchtheMoonpassinfrontofastar.SponsoredbyMADCRandBRVNHP.


9:00am to

11:00am

Photography Walk at Blackstone River State Park X l Lincoln, RI: 1075 Lower River Rd.

PackyourcameraandmeetatthehistoricCaptainWilburKellyhouseforabriefintrotothehistoricarea,thenenjoyaleisurelystrolltophotographtheAshtonViaductbridge,theenormousAshtonMill,theBlackstoneRiver,bikepathandtheKellyHouse.Spaceislimitedandregistrationisrequired.bhcphotographers@gmail.com.SponsoredbyBlackstoneHeritageCorridorVolun-teers-In-Parks.

10:00am to

3:00pm

uxbridge Antique fire museum XUxbridge, MA: 18 Depot St. Aprizedcollectionoffirefightingequipmentis


10:00am to

2:00pm

4th Annual Vintage Police Vehicle Show and Open House X Grafton, MA: MA State Police Museum

and Learning Center, 44 Worcester Rd. Vintagepolicevehiclesfromalloverthecountrywillbeondisplayatthisannualevent.Refreshmentsandmusicavailable.Voteforyourfavoritevehicle.$5.00adult;children12andunderarefree.SponsoredbyMAStatePoliceMuseum.


10:00am to

4:00pm

free museum day at Slater mill Historic Site XPawtucket, RI: 67 Roosevelt Ave.

IncelebrationofSmithsonianMagazineMuseumDay,enjoyfreeadmissiontoSlaterMill,aNationalHistoricLandmark,recog-nizedinternationallyasthebirthplaceoftheAmericanIndustrialRevolution.The1793OldSlaterMill,1810WilkinsonMillandthe1758SylvanusBrownHousearelocatedhere.SponsoredbySlaterMillHistoricSite.

10:00am to

4:00pm

free museum day at the museum of Work & Culture X Woonsocket, RI: 42 South Main St.

IncelebrationofSmithsonianMagazineMuseumDay,enjoyfreeadmissiontotheMuseumofWork&Culture,offeringvisitorsajourneyofdiscoveryintothelifeof19thcenturyimmigrants.TourtheroomsofareplicafarmhousetothefloorofanAmericantextilemill.Exhibitsalsoallowvisitorstoexplorethespiritual,educationalanddomesticlivesofthesenewsettlerswitharecreatedchurch,classroomandtriple-deckerhome.SponsoredbyRhodeIslandHistoricalSociety.

10:00am to

4:00pm

Great Road day XLincoln, RI: 677 Great Rd. FreetoursthroughhundredsofyearsofLincoln’s

historyalongGreatRoad,oneofourcountry’sfirsthighways.TheGreatRoadHeritageCampusincludesHearthsidemansion,ablacksmithshop,one-roomschoolhouse,aQuakermeeting-houseandmore!SponsoredbyHearthsideHouse.

10:00am to

1:00pm

dorr Rebellion museum Open House X Glocester, RI: 1043 Putnam Pike

OpenhouseatthehistoricDorrRebellionMuseum.ComelearnthehistoryofthisearlyAmericaninsurrectionthathappenedinthenorthwestcornerofRhodeIsland.SponsoredbyGlocesterHeritageSociety.

12:00pm to

3:00pm

Neutaconkanut Hill’s Annual fall event l Providence, RI: End of Legion Memorial

Dr. (parking at 120 Killingly St.) Enjoyguidedhikes,toastingmarshmallows,firetrucksandpettingthemountedpolicehorse.Dressforhikingandweather.ComeandenjoythepanoramicviewofProvidence.Donationsaccepted.SponsoredbyNeutaconkanutHillConservancyandProvidenceParksDepartment.

1:00pm to

2:00pm

explore the Hobby of Beekeeping X Douglas, MA: Douglas Orchard and Farm, 36 Locust St.

Comehearthefarm’sbeekeeper,KenWarchol,a6th-generationbeekeeper,giveapresentationonthehobbyofbeekeeping.Getabetterunderstandingofhoneybeesandwhatthehobbyofbeekeepingisallabout.You’llgetanopportunitytotaste15differenthoneysfromaroundtheworldanddiscoverhowdifferenttheyare.Therewillalsobetastingsofmeadandhoneyfruitwines.Fee$5.00.SponsoredbyDouglasOrchardandFarm.

5:45pm to

7:45pm

Autumnal equinox lookout Hike ■ Uxbridge, MA: Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park, 366 East Hartford

Ave., Rice City Pond parking area This3-milehikealongKingPhilipsTrailthroughpineandbeechgroveswillbreakatasceniclookouttoviewthesunsetbeforereturningalongthetrailthroughdusktodark.Bepreparedfornighthiking.Flashlightsorheadlampsaresuggested.Trailhasrootsandrocksalongthepath,withsomesteepareas.Allagesabletocompleteamoderate3-milehikewiththechallengesofnighthikingarewelcome.SponsoredbyMADCR.


10:00am to

4:00pm

Providence flea XProvidence, RI: 345 South Water St., Providence RI .

ProvidenceFleaisanaward-winningopenairmarketwithlocalvintagevendors,artisans/makers,livemusic,foodvendorsandfoodtrucksandcommunitynon-profits.Freeadmissionandfreeon-streetparking.SponsoredbyProvidenceFlea.

10:00am to

5:00pm

esmond mill Blanket exhibit at Smith-Appleby House X Smithfield, RI: 230 Stillwater Rd.

VisitthehistoricSmith-ApplebyHouseforaspecialinteractiveexhibitofEsmondMillmemorabiliafromthepersonalcollectionofHistoricSocietyofSmithfieldmemberSandraAchille.Theeventshowcases60ofthefamousEsmondblankets,apopularstylefrom1906to1948.FrombunnyblanketstoJacquardblankets,paperweights,manuals,trademarks,Skookumdolls,advertisementsandevenemployeepins,thisexhibithasitall!SponsoredbySmith-ApplebyHouse.



1:30pm to

3:00pm

make your Own Storybook Walk X l Uxbridge, MA: Metacomet Land Trust Property

ComejoinMarjorieTurnerHollmanforaMakeYourOwnStorybookWalktoexploretheoutdoors.Look,listen,touch,feelandtakeintheexperience.Thencomebacktopartnerwithyourchild,grandchild,newfriendorold,tocreateastorybookaboutyourexperience.Neitherage,mobility,norsightednessneedbealimittoparticipationinthisprogram,whichissponsoredbyMetacometLandTrust.Pre-registrationisrequiredanddirec-tionswillbeemaileduponregistration.Pleasecontactbyemail([email protected])orbyphone(508-271-7131).SponsoredbyMetacometLandTrust.

7:00pm to

9:30pm

A full Harvest moon Paddle with the BRWA L l Blackstone, MA: Blackstone Gorge, end

of County St. TheBlackstoneRiverWatershedAssociation(BRWA)hostsaneveningpaddletowatchthemoonrise.PaddleuptheBlack-stoneRiverasthemoonrisesandreturnfacingtheHarvestMoon.Listenforbeaversslappingtheirtails,lookforgreatblueheronsglidingoverhead,listenforbatssqueakingandcricketschirpingandtrytoidentifysomeconstellations.Opentoall,frombeginnertoexpertpaddlers;however,becausethispaddletakesplaceindarkness,participantsshouldhavesomepaddlingability.Toregister,visitthebrwa.org/fullmoonpaddle.$5:00forBRWAmembers,$10fornon-members.SponsoredbyBlack-stoneRiverWatershedAssociation.


10:00am to

12:00pm

GO! for a Bike Ride - Blackstone River Bikeway z l Lincoln, RI: Meet at Manville Parking Lot,

100 New River Rd. JointheBlackstoneHeritageCorridorBikewayAmbassadorsforaleisurelybikerideontheBlackstoneRiverBikewayfromManvilletotheCapt.WilburKellyHouse&TransportationMuseum.SponsoredbyBHCBikewayAmbassadors.


4:00pm to

5:00pm

Blackstone Gateway Park Walking Tour l Worcester, MA:

115 McKeon Rd. CometakeatourofthenewBlackstoneGatewayPark!Theurbanparkfeaturesonehalfmileofaccessiblewalkingpaths,elevatedboardwalksandthreesteeltrussbridgescrossingtheheadwatersoftheBlackstoneRiveralongMcKeonRoad.Includedalongthetrailsareobservationalplatforms,interpretivesignageandpublicart.SponsoredbyCityofWorcesterMA.


8:00pm to

11:00pm

Central falls Salsa Night X Central Falls, RI: Roosevelt Avenue Bridge

JoinMayorJamesA.Diossa,andhundredsofpeople,foroneofCentralFalls’greatestattractions,SalsaNight!Comeenjoyarotatinglineupoffoodtrucks,beerandwinefromalocalbrewery,aphotostation,aSnapchatGeofilterandfunforallages!Therewillbefreesalsalessonsfrom8-9pm.SponsoredbyCityofCentralFalls.




8:30amBlackstone River Valley Greenway Challenge X Lincoln, RI: Lincoln, RI, to Northbridge, MA

Thiscompetitve60-mileteamrelayraceincorporatesrunning,kayakingandcycling,leadingparticipantsthroughouttheBlackstoneValley.TheracestartsinLincolnWoodsStateParkandwillalsoincorporatesegmentsintheDouglasStateForestandRiverBendFarm.ThefinishlinewillbeinWhitinParkbehindtheWhitinCommunityCenterinNorthbridge,MA.Entryfee$65.SponsoredbyUniBank.

8:00am to

10:00am

Bird Walk at River Bend farm X l

Uxbridge, MA: 287 Oak St. JoinVolunteers-In-Parksinterpretivevolunteers

BethandPaulMilkeandlocalbirdersastheyscourfieldsandthicketswiththeirbinoculars,lookingforbirdsandotherwildlife.SponsoredbyBHCVolunteers-In-Parks.

9:00am to

4:00pm

Harvest and Tractor festival at franklin farm X Cumberland, RI: 142 Abbott Run Valley Rd.

SpendthedayatthehistoricFranklinFarm!Enjoylocalfood,scenichayrides,vendorsandold-fashionedgamesforthekids.TakeatourofFranklinFarm’stimberframedbarn(circa1810)andviewbothantiqueandmoderntractors.BringyourlawnchairfortheGreyWhiskerPickersBand.SponsoredbyHistoricMetcalfFranklinFarmPreservation.

10:00am to

12:00pm

National Bike your Park day - Blackstone River State Park X z l Lincoln, RI: Capt. Wilbur Kelly House,

1075 Lower River Rd. CelebrateNationalBikeYourParkDayandridewithaRangerfromtheBlackstoneRiverValleyNationalHistoricalParkforafarm-to-farmbikeridefromtheKellyHousetotheoldLonsdaleDrive-In.ThisshortridealongtheBlackstoneRiverbikewayconnectstoformerLonsdaleCompanyFarms.Helmetsrequired.SponsoredbyBlackstoneRiverValleyNationalHistoricalPark.

10:00am to

3:00pm

Quissett Hill farm Open House Mendon, MA: 58 Quissett Hill Rd. IncelebrationofNationalAlpacaFarmDays,visit

QuissettHillFarmtopetandfeedthealpacas,takeafarmtourandpickyourownpumpkinfromthe24varietiesplantedthisyear.Shopthegiftshopforthefarm’sownmaplesyrup,honeyandalpacaproducts.Funforthewholefamily!SponsoredbyQuissettHillFarm.


1:00pm to

2:00pm

The History of Ice Harvesting XHopedale, MA: Little Red Shop Museum, 12 Hopedale St.

Learnwhatlifewaslikebeforerefrigerators.VisittheLittleRedShopMuseum,locatedonthebankofHopedalePond,forapresentationwithAuburntownhistorianKenEthiertolearnaboutthecultivationoftheicefieldandthestorageofice.Kenwillshowyouhiscollectionoficeharvestingtools.

2:00pm to

3:30pm

National Bike your Park day - Blackstone River Greenway z l Blackstone, MA: Blackstone River

Greenway parking lot, 93 Canal St. JointhevolunteersoftheBlackstoneHeritageCorridorBikewayAmbassadorsforNationalBikeYourParkDaywithguestinterpretiveriderRangerKathrynParent,VisitorServicesSupervisor,MassachusettsDept.ofConservationandRecre-ation(MADCR)attheBlackstoneRiverandCanalHeritageStatePark.RangerKathrynwillofferhighlightsalongtheGreenwayincludingFactoryPond,theTriadBridgeandsomuchmore!Helmetsrequired.Thisrideissuitableforallages.Rideiscancelledifrainingatstarttime.SponsoredbyMADCR.

4:00pm to

5:30pm

Canal district Wagon Tour Worcester, MA: 138 Green St. TourthehistoricCanalDistrictofWorcesterby

horse-drawnwagon,completewithtwoBelgiandrafthorses.

5:30pmSpeakeasy Tour of the Hotel Vernon Worcester, MA: 16 Kelley Square

TheHotelVernonwasBabeRuth’sfavoritespotinWorcester,andonceyougettolookaroundinside,itmayquicklybecomeyourfavoritebar,too!Ifyouhavethepassword,youmayevengetintothesecretspeakeasy.

SunsetWaterfire: flames of Hope a Celebration of life XProvidence, RI: Waterplace Park,

1 Financial Way CelebrateandhonorthosewhoareandhavebeenaffectedbybreastcancerwiththisspecialWaterFirepresentation.Over80brazierslightupontheriverfromWaterplaceParktoMemorial/SouthMainStreetPark,creatingoneofRhodeIsland’slargesttouristattractions.SponsoredbyWaterFireandGloriaGemmaBreastCancerResourceFoundation.


9:00am to

11:00am

Turner Reservoir Hike l East Providence, RI: Turner Reservoir TheTurnerReservoirwascreatedinthe1930’s

fromtheTenMileRiver.Thereisa3-milelooparoundthereservoirthatismostlyawoodedtrail,butincludesboardwalksandsomeroadwalking.WewillmakeaquickvisittoBridghamFarmaswellbeforestoppingbythedamandwaterfall.Thishikewillbedoneatarelaxedpaceandshouldtakeabout2hours.Bringyourcameraasthereareusuallyquiteafewbirdstosee.SponsoredbyBHCTrailAmbassadors.

9:00am to

11:30am

GO! for a Bike Ride to Swan Point Cemetery X z l Pawtucket, RI: Meet at Max Read Athletic

Field, Pleasant St. JoinBlackstoneHeritageCorridorBikewayAmbassadorLeoCorriganforaridetoSwanPointCemeteryinProvidence,RI.Theridewillfollowthemarkedbikeroutealongcitystreets,totheloopofBlackstoneBoulevard,endingatSwanPointCemeterywithstopsatRhodeIslandnotablegravesites.SponsoredbyBHCBikewayAmbassadors.

10:00am to

3:00pm

Quissett Hill farm Open House Mendon, MA: 58 Quissett Hill Rd. IncelebrationofNationalAlpacaFarmDays,visit

QuissettHillFarmtopetandfeedthealpacas,takeafarmtourandpickyourownpumpkinfromthe24varietiesplantedthisyear.Shopthegiftshopforthefarm’sownmaplesyrup,honeyandalpacaproducts.Funforthewholefamily!SponsoredbyQuissettHillFarm.

11:00am to

12:00pm

foraging downtown Providence XCl Providence, RI: Dean Hotel, 122 Fountain St.

JoinAvenueConceptFarmFellow,JessylooRodriguesforafreegardentourexploringthethreeAvenueGardensthatJessylooisgrowingaswellasothernearbyurbangreenspacesandplantlife.Thetourwillshowcasetheseasonalevolutionofthegardens,tellinganongoingstoryofnature’splaceinanurbanecosystem.You’lllearnabouttheplants,aswellasthefunctionalityofthegardens,whichhelpdivertrainwater,filterpollutants,andprovideaplaceforvariouspollinators.SponsoredbyTheAvenueConcept.



1:00pm to

4:00pm

Chestnut Street meeting House Open House Millville, MA: Corner of Thayer St. and

Chestnut Hill Rd. StepbackintimeandvisitthehistoricChestnutStreetMeetingHousetogetacloseuplookatthismagnificenttreasurebuiltin1769stillinpristineconditionandhistoricallycorrectineverydetail.SponsoredbyChestnutStreetMeetingHouse.

2:00pm to

5:00pm

Hike from mass Audubon Broad meadow Brook to BHC Worcester Visitor Center Xl

Worcester, MA: 414 Massasoit Rd. EnjoyanicehikethroughthesanctuaryontheSmileyFaceTrailtotheBlackstoneRiverBikeway.FromtherewewillwalkuptothenewBlackstoneHeritageCorridorVisitorCenterandexplorethenewboardwalksoftheadjacentBlackstoneGatewayPark.Hikeis4milestotalandeasywalking.Nosteepterrain.AvanwillbewaitingfortodriveparticipantsbacktothestartingpointattheBroadMeadowBrookWildlifeSanctuaryandConservationCenteronMassasoitRoad.SponsoredbyMAAudubonBroadMeadowBrook.


Visit one of the newest National Parks - the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Check out the website at www.nps.gov/blrv.

OurnewNationalParkisthe402ndunitintheNationalParkSystemandincludestheBlack-stoneRiver,theBlackstoneCanalandseveralhistoricvillagesassociatedwiththeAmericanIndustrialRevolution.YoucangetyourNationalParkPassportstampedatthenewparkofficeinthehistoricLinwoodMill,670LinwoodAve.,Whitinsville,MA,andatotherlocationsthrough-outthepark.LookforthecalendarofRangerPrograms,includ-ingWalkaboutsinthevillagesandalongtheriverandcanalintheBlackstoneRiverValley.

AnothergreatplacetovisitistheRogerWilliamsNationalMemorialat282NorthMainSt.inProvidence,RI.TheMemorialcommemo-ratesthelifeofthefounderofRhodeIslandandachampionoftheidealofreligiousfreedom.Williams,banishedfromMassachusettsforhisbeliefs,foundedProvidencein1636.Thiscolonyservedasarefugewhereallcouldcometoworshipastheirconsciencedictatedwithoutinterferencefromthestate.Enjoytheexhibits,shortfilmandstrollthegroveonthe4.5acresite.AndyoucangetyourNationalParkPassportstampedhere,too!


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6. Rte. 116 Parking AreaGeorge Washington Hwy. (Rte. 116), Lincoln, RI

7. front St. Parking Area160 Front St., Lincoln, RI

8. John St. Parking Area121 John St. (Rte. 123), Lincoln, RI

visitor CenterslINCOlN, RIInterstate295VisitorCenter,I-295North,Lincoln,RI02864401-334-6720•riparks.comWinter location of NPS Passport Stamp for Capt. Wilbur Kelly House.

lINCOlN, RICapt.WilburKellyHouseMuseum(seasonal)BlackstoneRiverStatePark1075LowerRiverRd.,Lincoln,RI02865•riparks.comSeasonal location of NPS Passport Stamp for Capt. Wilbur Kelly House.

PAWTuCkeT, RIBlackstoneValleyVisitorCenter175MainSt.,Pawtucket,RI02860401-724-2200•blackstonevalleytourismcouncil.orgWinter location of NPS Passport Stamp for Slater Mill.

uxBRIdGe, mARiverBendFarmVisitorCenter287OakSt.,Uxbridge,MA01569•508-278-7604

WHITINSVIlle (NORTHBRIdGe), mABlackstoneHeritageCorridor,Inc.BlackstoneRiverValleyNationalHistoricalPark670LinwoodAve.,Whitinsville,MA01588508-234-4242•BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.orgnps.gov/blrvOfficial NPS Passport stamping site - weekdays.

WOONSOCkeT, RIMuseumofWork&Culture42SouthMainSt.,Woonsocket,RI02895401-769-9675•rihs.org

WORCeSTeR, mAComingfallof2018:BlackstoneHeritageCorridorVisitorCenteratWorcesterMcKeonRd.offRte.146,Worcester,MAWill be open year-round, daily.


VOluNTeeRS-IN-PARkS PROGRAm – BeCOme A VIP! OurvolunteersprovideavitallinkbetweentheBlackstoneRiverValleyNationalHeritageCor-ridorandthe25communitiesthatareincludedwithinitsboundaries.Thesepassionateindividu-alsfosterasenseofprideandaconcernfortheBlackstoneValleyofthepast,presentandfuture.

TheVolunteers-In-Parks(VIP)programisahighlyrespectedpro-gramoftheNationalParkServiceandisadministeredlocallybyBlackstoneHeritageCorridor.TheVIPprogramaimstocreateamutually-rewardingexperienceforthevolunteerandtheNationalParkServicebymatchingindividualinterestswiththemanydiffer-entvenues,groupsandevents.

BHCprovidesprogramcoordination,recruiting,training,andnetworkingopportunitiesforvolunteersthatsupportboththeNationalHeritageCorridor,thenewNationalHistoricalPark,andanyofourdozensofpartners.Withover200corevolunteers,theVolunteers-In-ParksprogramisadynamicpartofthefabricoftheBlackstoneValley.

BecomeaVIP!VisitBlackstoneHeritageCorridor.organdclickontheVIPlogotolearnmore.

Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Visitor Center at Worcester

OPeNING fAll 2018!

THe eNduRING leGACy: ImAGINATION-INNOVATION-

INduSTRIAlIZATION

OurnewVisitorCenteratWorcesterwillserveasagatewaytotheBlackstoneRiverValleyNationalHeritageCorridor,theBlackstoneRiverValleyNationalHistoricalPark,andtheCityofWorcester.Itwillprovidevisitorsandresidentsaconnectiontorecreational,historical,culturalandgeographicattractionsthroughouttheregion.

Morethanapark,theVisitorCenterwillbeaninterpretiveandculturaldestinationfortheregion.Here,wewillprovideconnectionstoWorcesterneighborhoods,walkingtrailsandbikeways,andaccesstotheBlackstoneRiverandtheBlack-stoneCanal.ExhibitswillexploreWorcester’s“EnduringLegacy”ofinnovationandinvention,immigration,ethnicity,culturaltraditions,transportationandindustrialhistory,changestoarchitectureandlandscapes,andenvironmentalsustainability.TheVisitorCenterwillinvitetourists,families,andrecreationalenthusiaststoexploreWorcesterandthesurroundingregion’sculturalorganizations,eateries,andbusinesses.Thismulti-usefacilitywillalsoserveastheheadquartersoftheMassachusettsDepartmentofConservationandRecreationintheCentralRegion.

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Watchnextsum-merforourcalendarphotocontest!Enterforachancetohaveyourphotobeoneofonly13chosentoillustrateour2020BeautifulYearintheBlackstoneHeritageCorridorCalendar!EnteronlineatBlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org.


Corridor keepsakes are available on our online shop. Visit BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org and click on The Corridor Store at the top of the page to view our selection of cool things.

Become a Corridor keeper! Help us keep the Valley’s historic, cultural, natural and recreational resources for you to enjoy time after time. Become a Corridor Keeper and support GO! and the other programs that keep our watershed beautiful and vibrant!

Visit BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org and select “donate” from The Corridor Shop tab, or mail your check to:Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc.670 Linwood AvenueWhitinsville, MA 01588

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