This is the place where the American Industrial Revolution began more than 230 years ago. From the first successful water-powered cotton mill in Pawtucket, RI, to the company town of Hopedale, MA, the Blackstone Valley is filled with historic treasures and beautiful landscapes. Whether you are exploring by foot, bicycle, automobile, or kayak, know that there are plenty of adventures for urban explorers, history buffs, and nature lovers of any age out in the valley.
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is made up of six sites located in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
You will find informational signage and significant landmarks at
as well as Whitinsville, and Hopedale in Massachusetts.
There is a cancellation site for national park passports in each of these nodes.
More about the National Park Service:
The National Park Service manages 423 units and over 85 million acres of land across the United States. Each one of these units provides a place for people of all ages to connect with history, culture, and nature. You can explore Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and other parks throughout the nation by using the National Park Service app. It is free to download through the App Store and Google Play.
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