Slater Mill, Wilkinson Mill and Brown House at Blackstone River Valley NHP
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park · RI, MA
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.
Park report
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available13 activities
Park Name
InfoBlackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Designation
InfoNational Historical Park
State(s)
InfoRI, MA
Phone
Info(401) 725-8638
allison_horrocks@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe park grounds are open from Sunrise to Sunset. The headquarters are located at Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Ave Pawtucket, RI 02860 (401) 725-8638
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Old Slater Mill Visitor Center
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Activity: Biking
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Activity: Fishing
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Activity: Food
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Activity: Dining
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Activity: Picnicking
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Activity: Guided Tours
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Activity: Self-Guided Tours - Walking
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Activity: Paddling
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Activity: Canoeing
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Activity: Kayaking
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Activity: Junior Ranger Program
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Activity: Wildlife Watching
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Activity: Birdwatching
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Theme: Architecture and Building
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Theme: American Revolution
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Theme: Arts
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Theme: Dams
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Theme: Farming and Agriculture
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Theme: Laborer and Worker
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Theme: Monuments and Memorials
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Theme: Schools and Education
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Weather Info
InfoSummer temperatures range from 56-83F. Fall temperatures range from 30-70F. Winter temperatures range from 20-45F. Spring temperatures range from 30-70F.
Getting There
InfoThe park headquarters is located at the Wilkinson Mill in the Historic Slater Mill Complex in Pawtucket, RI. 67 Roosevelt Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860
GPS Coordinates
Info41.8776° N, -71.3824° W
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