Rhode Island is the smallest state of the United States but still has some big history to tell, and Blackstone River Valley National Historic Park helps tell it. @blackstonenps @nationalparkservice This is Slater Mill and became a part of the National Park system in 2021. It was originally named a National Historic Registered Site in the 1960s and has actually been preserved and taken care of by the Old Slater Mill Associated in 1921. Slater Mill is considered the "birthplace of the Americsn Industrial Revolution" and is located in Pawtucket RI. I don't have enough time to tell all its history, so here's the cliff notes: Slater Mill was opened in 1793 by Samual Slater with Moses Brown, a man who bought the mill with more small time productions in mind. Slater was from England and worked at cotton mills then, so when he moved to the US, he found Moses and brought up the idea of this new idea (at least new to the US). He brought his knowledge from England (and subsequently named Slater the traitor) and helped create the first ever "large scale" cotton mill. This location made a perfect spot for milling due to its location to the river and its ability to power the waterwheel at the site. Like all of history, it has its sordid side, including its dependence on children for labor. Their nimble hands and fingers working best at the wheels, and of course, using cotton picked by enslaved people. The start of the factory was also the start of labor rights, and in 1824, young women of the factory had the first ever factory strike in the US. The property has had extensions, fires, and restorations, but a lot of it is still the original building that was standing there more than 200 years ago. There will be another post from this site... though it will probably be just birds 😅. It's not the biggest National Historic Park out there, and this post is just a blip of its full history, but it is absolutely worth the visit. Make sure to check their website for visiting days and hours. The inside is currently only available for tours via ranger, and I just happened to be in town the first day they opened tours back up. I do need to go back to visit a second section this
Checked off the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. #blackstonerivervalley #NPS #NationalPark #NewEngland #Exploring #Outdoors #Iphone #Landscapes #Outdoors #nature #photography #hiking #naturephotography #travel #explore #landscape #mountains #fishing #camping #photooftheday #naturelovers #outdoor #wanderlust #getoutside #landscapephotography #beautiful #travelphotography #outside #outdoorphotography #forest
It's National Love Your Pet Day! Where is your pet's favorite place in the Blackstone Valley? Ginger's is the Blackstone Gorge. #nationalloveyourpetday #dog #dogsofinstagram #rescue #rescuedog #rescuedogs #adopt #blackstonevalley #blackstonegorge #blackstoneriver #blackstonerivervalley #barkranger
Simple and bright :) #seniorphotos #seniorphotographer #seniorphotography #classof2024 #photography #photographer #blackstonerivervalley #rhodeisland #providence #providenceri #massachusetts #bostonmassachusetts #newenglandphotographer #goldenhour #goldenhourlight #boston #worcester #foxboroma #gilletestadium #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #couplesphotos #couplesphotography #couplesphotographer #bostonphotographer
Old Slater Mill, Blackstone River Valley National Historic Park, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. July, 2023. #nps #nationalparkservice #oldslatermill #blackstonerivervalley
Watching the awakening. Back at morning walks on the #blackstoneriverbikeway. [time lapse of about 45 minutes] #allthebeautifulmessybits #morningsadhana #optoutside #movethebody #401love #blackstonerivervalley #bestofrhodeisland #heyrhodyphotos
So simple yet so golden 🌞 #seniorphotos #seniorphotographer #seniorphotography #classof2024 #photography #photographer #blackstonerivervalley #rhodeisland #providence #providenceri #massachusetts #bostonmassachusetts #newenglandphotographer #goldenhour #goldenhourlight #boston #worcester #foxboroma #gilletestadium
I’m so excited to announce that Plenteous Grace is officially published! This book has been a labor of love, most especially because it is based on the story of my own grandfather, Trygve Lee, and his wife, my grandmother, Valle. The story opens in 1918 and follows their family as they navigate literal and figurative icebergs together on their journey between Norway and America. They struggle with the same struggles as many immigrant families at the time, and those we still do today: sickness, homesickness, finances. But they also share immense joy and laughter and were indeed blessed with Plenteous Grace. I hope you’ll follow along with Trygve and Valle, and with me on my journey as a new published author. Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/2614kIQ #norway #norwegian #norwegianamerican #newbook #newbookstagram #immigrantstories #massachusetts #hudsonma #boltonma #blackstonerivervalley #grace #plenteousgrace #christianfiction
More from Brianna’s senior session, completely unplanned golden hour photos. I can’t believe our timing, still in love with these photos! #seniorphotos #seniorphotographer #classof2024 #photography #photographer #blackstonerivervalley #rhodeisland #massachusetts #newenglandphotographer #goldenhour #goldenhourlight #providence #providenceri #boston #bostonma
In today’s edition of Lesser-Known properties, we introduce you to Cormier Woods Reservation in Uxbridge. Cormier Woods lies within the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, a designated area extending from Worcester to Providence that celebrates the historical and cultural importance of the river and the birthplace of America’s Industrial Revolution. Easy to moderate-intensity trails wind through open meadow and along stone walls, opening up a quintessential 1800s New England agricultural landscape and small-scale farmstead, replete with an historic house, barn, and a blueberry patch that ripens in late summer. Five miles of connected loop trails pass through easy to moderate terrain, including pastures, woodlands, and a boulder field. Pass beneath evergreens and hardwood species including oaks, maple, and birch. Oaks are dominant: you’ll pass several species, each with distinct leaves and acorns, especially as you venture away from the farmstead. It's a very peaceful place to take a short or longer walk and enjoy the beauty of nature in all its simplicity. Tell us, have you visited Cormier Woods Reservation? #TheTrustees #LesserKnownPlaces #ExploreMassachusetts #CormierWoods #UxbridgeMA #Hiking #BeautifulPlaces #Farmland #BlackstoneValley #BlackstoneRiverValley
Blog Post: Old Slater Mill, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park https://hallbears.com/old-slater-mill-blackstone-river-valley-national-historical-park/ #hallbears #rvliving #rvlifestyle #rvlifewithkids #fulltimervers #fulltimefamilies #fulltimerv #happycamper #blessed #homeiswhereyouparkit #homeschool #homeschoolers #roadschool #roadschoolers #oldslatermill #blackstonerivervalley #nps #jrranger
Just some of my favorites from Brianna’s senior session! I love how they all turned out it’s hard to pick my favorites #seniorphotos #seniorphotographer #classof2024 #photography #photographer #blackstonerivervalley #rhodeisland #massachusetts #newenglandphotographer
Yellow in Pawtucket, RI
✨Happy National Rhode Island Day! 🎉 📌Save this post for later! 🚙To celebrate, I am sharing my ideas for fun Rhode Island Road Trips. ➡️Newport: there is so much to do… the Cliffwalk, The Breakers, Bellevue Ave, Fort Adams, Touro Synagogue ➡️Providence: another happening area…zoo, RISD Museum, Benefit St, Riverwalk, Roger Williams Memorial ➡️Portsmouth: Green Animal Topiaries, antique shops, car museum ➡️Narragansett: fun beach town… lighthouses, shopping, restaurants ➡️Warwick: kayak, golf, visit farms ➡️Middletown: bird sanctuary, wildlife refuge, clam shacks ➡️Block Island: take a ferry to see the wildlife refuge, shops and lighthouses ➡️Bristol: Colt State park, biking, gardens, farm museum ➡️Blackstone Valley: orchards, national historic sites, biking trail, state park #rhodeisland #nationalrhodeislandday #newportri #providenceri #portsmouthri #narragansett #warwickri #middletownri #blockisland #bristolri #blackstonevalley #blackstonerivervalley #rihighlights #rhodeislandday #roadtripideas #rhodeislandroadtrips #rhodeislandroadtrip #triptorhodeisland #familytravel #roadtrip #familyroadtrip #travel #budgettravel #travelmore #travelmakingmemories
Day27 #Stradaeasel #stradaeasel30challange #blackstonerivervalley # pleinairpainter # New England #uxbridge #oilpainter
#blackstonerivervalley #knowltonhats Back in the late 1990’s Ranger Kevin and I would hold oral history events. We would advertise to a community that on a certain night people who wanted to share their memories of the Blizzard of 1978 or the 1955 flood after Hurricane Diane could join us for a free evening of reminiscing. My favorite part of it was that families would come so that the young people could hear and remember how important the event was. As each story was told, the event became more real and a sense of community grew from the storytelling. My favorite version of this is when Kevin and I went to the Knowlton Hat Factory. It is now senior housing and back in the 1990’s some of the former workers at the hat factory were living there. While the retired workers told stories, I helped the children make Panama and Top Hats using file folders. The hats looked the one the woman is holding in this photo, they were very authentic. The hats 🎩 looked great, and the stories we heard were amazing.
🚗 Explore RI's Most Scenic Road Trips - from World Atlas! 🌊 Rhode Island may be small, but it's big on stunning drives! Get ready to discover the beauty of the Ocean State with these top road trip ideas: 1. Newport Loop (Ocean Drive) 🏖️ - A 10-mile coastal drive with epic views of the Atlantic, Newport Mansions, and more. #NewportLoop 2. Route 114 🌅 - From Bristol to Newport, this drive offers historic landmarks like Colt State Park and Touro Synagogue. #Route114 3. Conanicut Island 🌴 - Cross Narragansett Bay for coastal beauty, beaches, and lighthouses. #ConanicutIsland 4. Blackstone River Valley 🏞️ - Dive into RI's industrial history along this scenic route from Woonsocket to Pawtucket. #BlackstoneRiverValley 5. Sakonnet Point 🌅 - Explore Little Compton to Tiverton and savor ocean views, vineyards, and lighthouses. #SakonnetPoint 6. Block Island 🏝️ - Take a ferry to this island paradise with beaches, bluffs, and natural wonders. #BlockIsland 7. Route 1A 🚤 - Drive from Watch Hill to Narragansett for beaches, lighthouses, and historic villages. #Route1A 8. Newport To Jamestown 🌉 - Cross Narragansett Bay for bay views, Newport Bridge, and Fort Wetherill State Park. #NewportToJamestown 9. Route 1 🌊 - Travel from Westerly to Narragansett for endless ocean vistas and outdoor adventures. #Route1 Rhode Island's beauty awaits! Hit the road and explore. 🚗🗺️ #RIRecommends #RI #ThingstoDoRI #RhodeIsland Link in bio... https://www.worldatlas.com/places/9-most-scenic-road-trips-to-take-in-rhode-island.html
🏡Discover the charm of Blackstone, MA this weekend at our Open Houses, Sat. and Sun. from 12-5. Contemporary style home offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, cozy den with wood burning fireplace, spacious family room and main bedroom retreat with slider to balcony letting in lots of natural light. DM Kathy to find out more or to schedule a private showing. #blackstonerivervalleynationalhistoricalpark #BlackstoneRiverValley #Blackstonevalley #blackstonenps #blackstonerivergreenway #TownofBlackstonema #neliving
From the Swamp Yankee Diary series of pictures.
And just like that, it's September! Time to flip those calendars! Speaking of which, we just added over a dozen new events to our calendar this morning, including a weekly fall walkabout series (October 7 to November 11) with @blackstonenps, a couple of different hikes at Douglas State Forest (October 7 and November 4), fall celebrations like the Lions Country Fair (October 7), and other special events. Follow this link to visit our events calendar: https://blackstoneheritagecorridor.org/events/. Remember to use it as a resource for enjoying the Blackstone River Valley! #fall #autumn #september #calendar #calendarofevents #nps #walkabout #takeahike #countryfair #blackstonevalley #blackstonerivervalley #getoutside #explore
2023 is officially a 48 state year, and I beat my previous record by 8 days! Unlike my previous 2 times around the country, this was done in many vehicles. Lol. Dropped off the Subaru in Maine then drove my rental Mazda CX-9 to the Blackstone River Valley NHP in Rhode Island. The Old Slater Mill is considered the “Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution”. Amazing how Mazda can make a midsize 3-row crossover that handles better than the smaller Forester and RAV4. Lol. #maine #rhodeisland #massachusetts #newengland #eastcoast #travel #nomad #blackstonerivervalley #nationalhistoricalpark #mazdacx9 #subaruforester
Great and exhausting day exploring the Blackstone River Valley, with a 20 mile run on the Southern New England Trunkline Trail, mountain biking at West Hill Dam, and then riding along the scenic Blackstone River rail trail #seenonmyrun #mountainbike #blackstonerivervalley #railtrail #explorelocal #optoutside
How cute is this?! Your dog can now become a Bark Ranger at National Parks! Bear got his badge last week in Rhode Island at Blackstone River Valley while our younger daughter got her Junior Ranger Badge. #findyourpark #nps #barkranger #camping #campingwithdogs #campingwithkids #traveltrailer #juniorranger #badge #nationalpark #rhodeisland #blackstonerivervalley #blackstonerivervalleynationalhistoricalpark #CampingMillers
It's Newsletter Day! Learn about the accessible cycling events coming up in September, plan your ice cream trips around the Valley, spend time with rangers from Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, check out our revamped events calendar, and visit someplace new! It's all here at https://conta.cc/3pRp4PG. @Blackstonenps #newsletter #newsletterday #blackstonevalley #blackstonerivervalley #blackstonenps #discovercentralma #rhodeisland #icecream #accessibility #accessiblecycling #parkrangers #volunteer #geology #takeahike #history #blackstoneriver
We're declaring today a rain date for National Ice Cream Day which fell on our rainy Sunday. And to celebrate, we're sharing a new Ice Cream category in our interactive map! If your favorite place is not listed, be sure to let us know. Follow this link and select the ice cream category to start your journey: https://blackstoneheritagecorridor.org/exploring-the-blackstone-river-valley/new-interactive-guide/. A special shout out to our friends at Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley, who recently debuted a list of ice cream shops in the Rhode Island portion of the Blackstone River Valley. Learn more at https://tourblackstone.com/ice-cream-brochure/. @tourblackstone #nationalicecreamday #icecream #rhodeisland #discovercentralma #blackstonevalley #blackstonerivervalley #sundae #icecreamsundae #softserve #homemadeicecream
Bring your geology questions to this week's "This Ride Rocks!" guided bike ride with @blackstonenps. National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks volunteer Mark Dennen, a geologist with the @rhodeisland.dem, will explore the minerals and geological formations that make up the Blackstone River Valley. The ride meets Wednesday, July 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kelly House Museum at 1075 Lower River Road, Lincoln, RI. For more info, visit https://blackstoneheritagecorridor.org/event/bike-the-blackstone/. #geology #blackstonevalley #blackstonerivervalley #blackstoneriverbikeway #volunteer #blackstonenps #ridem #geologist #rocks #geologicalwonders #biketheblackstone
Whitinsville Golf Club July 2023 Named Best Private Golf Course for 2023 by Golfweek. Situated along the Mumford River/Linwood Pond in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, this golf course has been ranked as the #2 nine-hole course in the world by Golf Digest. The 9th hole has been recognized as one top 100 holes in the country by Golf Magazine. The course was designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1925. #whitinsville #northbridge #northbridgema #blackstonevalley #blackstonerivervalley #massachusetts #newengland #smalltown #aroundtown #mynewengland #whitinsvillegolfclub #mumfordriver #donaldross #donaldrossdesign #golf #golfcourse #9holes
Whitinsville - July 7, 2023 #whitinsville #northbridge #northbridgema #blackstonevalley #blackstonerivervalley #massachusetts #newengland #aerialphotography #dronephotography #drone #dronestagram #blackstoneriver #alongtheblackstone #aerialnorthbridge #dji #djiair2s
Today we met up with the North Smithfield Heritage Association, which is celebrating the installation of new interpretive signs by Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park in the village of Slatersville. The NSHA is hosting its Heritage Day event on Saturday, July 8th, including a guided walking tour with a Park Ranger at 9 a.m. Learn more about the event at https://fb.me/e/cNON5l4hq. @blackstonenps #blackstonenps #nsha #northsmithfield #northsmithfieldri #nationalparkservice #signs #interpretive #blackstonevalley #blackstonerivervalley #history #americasfirstmillvillage #slatersville #slatersvilleri
The unveiling of the mural “Great Road in the 19th Century,” located at the Visitor’s Center at Chase Farm, marks the completion in the development of the Great Road Heritage Campus. The artist, Jason Eckhardt, masterfully produced a 10-foot pen and ink mural depicting the Great Road as it would have appeared 200 years ago. After much research, Mr. Eckhardt was able to illustrate a vivid representation of the time with incredible historical accuracy, bringing remembrance and relevance to a time long since past. The intricately detailed mural includes 30 buildings, some standing today and some lost. Every stroke of this artist’s pen brings the whole area to life! The mural was made possible through a Community Grant provided by The Rhode Island Foundation. In addition to the mural, an interpretive sign about the history of the Hannaway Blacksmith Shop has been created. This was the final of the interpretive signage that has been installed at each of the sites within the Great Road Heritage Campus, giving visitors information about the history of the area and of each site. #museum #lincolnri #oldmill #machineshop #museums #greatroadheritagecampus #blackstonerivervalley #museumlover #blackstoneriver #preserveri #blackstonevalley #historicpreservation #chasefarm #chasefarmri #historic #greatroad #blackstonevalleyri #LivingHistory
Thank you to Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park's Archaeology Interpretation Development Intern Trevor Lamb for Saturday's Archaeology 101 workshop for members of the National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks program. Trevor will be leading an Industrial Archaeology walk on Friday, July 7th, as part of the Park's First Friday lineup (starts at 5:30 p.m.) at Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket, RI. Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/first-fridays-at-old-slater-mill.htm. @blackstonenps #archaeology #archaeology101 #blackstonenps #blackstonevalley #blackstonerivervalley #history
My friends at @hearthsidehouse shared this story about one of their reenactors who portrayed an inspiring woman from the Revolutionary War Era. And the museum was featured in the Washington Post! Visit their page for the link. Congratulations to Hearthside for this special recognition! 💕 Repost: Estelle Barada, a long-time volunteer of Friends of Hearthside and a knowledgeable reenactor and history enthusiast, recently portrayed one of her favorite historical figures, an 18th century Newport resident by the name of Charity “Duchess” Channing Quamino, during a photoshoot with the esteemed Washington Post at Hearthside House. Duchess Quamino was an enslaved pastry maker and entrepreneur in Rhode Island during the Revolutionary Era. She was born on the Gold Coast of Africa to a minor royal family. In the mid-eighteenth century, she was taken captive and sold into slavery. After being transported to Newport, Rhode Island, she became a domestic slave in the home of prominent attorney William Channing. Quamino was a skilled pastry maker, and she used her skills to earn her freedom. She baked pastries in the Channings' oven and sold them to locals. By 1780, she had secured her freedom and that of her children. She continued to bake pastries and became famous in the community for her baked goods. She also worked as a servant for the Channing family and cared for their youngest child, William Ellery Channing, who would later become a prominent Unitarian clergyman and abolitionist. Estelle has been involved with various historic institutions and has been participating in reenactments for over 40 years. She has volunteered at Hearthside for more than a decade, brightening the room with her warmth, effervescent smile and welcoming all who enter the house museum. Despite a devastating cancer diagnosis three years ago, Estelle continues to live her life to the fullest and contribute the utmost good to the community with otherworldly poise and grace. The side effects of Estelle’s chemotherapy treatment can be difficult, but she says “Life is too short, and the day is not promised to you. That’s why I want to go about my days being helpful and positive to other people.”
There's a new addition to the Great Road Heritage Campus at Chase Farm Park in Lincoln, RI. A new 10-foot mural depicting Great Road in the 19th century was unveiled today. The artist, Jason Eckhardt, spent eight months researching and illustrating the map, which gives the historic area a sense of place. The new mural sits next to the visitor center at Chase Farm Park, which is near Pullen's Corner Schoolhouse and the Hannaway Blacksmith Shop at 677 Great Road in Lincoln. Learn more about the Great Road Heritage Campus and upcoming events at https://greatroadheritagecampus.org/. @hearthsidehouse #GreatRoadHeritageCampus #mural #artistsoninstagram #artists #history #nineteenthcentury #mural #illustration #lincoln #lincolnri #greatroad #rhodeisland #blackstonevalley #blackstonerivervalley #historicpreservation
Happy Pollinator Week! Check out the newsletter we sent today and join us for a Pollinator Garden Tour bike ride on June 21st. Learn about a special visitor we just had to this nationally significant area and see what's new with Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park! Follow this link: https://conta.cc/3NFwyyz. @blackstonenps #newsletter #Blackstonenps #blackstonerivervalley #blackstonevalley #pollinators #pollinator #pollinatorweek #secretaryhaaland #nationalparkservice #volunteer #volunteersinparks #history #getoutside #blackstoneriverbikeway #parkranger #discovercentralma #rhodeisland
The Moffett Mill is a treasured part of the Great Road Heritage Campus and a must-see destination for history enthusiasts. Built in 1812, the mill was among the first in the area to have new metal-working technology including a metal lathe and drill press. The mill's history is intertwined with that of Great Road, which was a major transportation route during the 19th century. Today, the Moffett Mill serves as a valuable reminder of Lincoln's rich history and its connection to the wider region. There are only a few more opportunities left this year to visit the Moffett Mill. Guided tours of all of the Great Road Heritage Campus Sites will be held THIS WEEKEND on Sunday, June 25th as well as later, on July 16th and August 27th, providing visitors with a chance to learn about the mill's history and its significance in the development of the local community. Led by knowledgeable docents dressed in period attire, these tours are a fun way for guests of all ages to step back in time and experience the mill as it would have been in the 19th century while supporting the efforts to preserve these sites for future generations. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the rare opportunity to visit the well-maintained sites along Great Road. Registration for the guided tours of the Moffett Mill, Hearthside House, Pullen’s Corner Schoolhouse, and the Hannaway Blacksmith Shop, on July 16th and August 27th, will be posted on the GreatRoadHeritageCampus.org website. Interested individuals should click the link to learn more. #museum #museums #museumlover #machineshop #machineshops #oldmill #oldmills #preserveri #lincolnri #blackstoneriver #blackstonerivervalley #greatroadheritagecampus
This Saturday #blackstonerivervalley #summersolstice #livemusic #foodtrucks #funforall
Will you? #allthebeautifulmessybits #eveningstroll #optoutside #youneverknowwhatyoullfind #bemine #latespringnights #rhodeisland #401love #ristateparks #blackstonerivervalley
𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔... 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒏!! 🎨🥃 @blackstoneriverglass . . . 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙱𝚕𝚊𝚌𝚔𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚁𝚒𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝙶𝚕𝚊𝚜𝚜 𝙲𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚒𝚜 𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚍𝚞𝚊𝚕𝚜 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚗 𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚕𝚘𝚠 𝚐𝚕𝚊𝚜𝚜!! 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚢 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚢 𝚍𝚒𝚏𝚏𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚘𝚏𝚏𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚜 𝚠𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚊𝚜 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚊𝚖𝚊𝚣𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚙𝚒𝚎𝚌𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚖𝚊𝚍𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚗 𝚜𝚊𝚕𝚎 𝚗𝚘𝚠! 🔥 𝚃𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚊 𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚞𝚝𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚚𝚞𝚒𝚌𝚔 𝚒𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚜𝚒𝚝𝚎! ⬇️ "𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬. 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨, 𝐁𝐑𝐆 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠/𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥-𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐖𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐁𝐑𝐆 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲." 𝙲𝚑𝚎𝚌𝚔 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚘𝚍𝚊𝚢! 🥳 https://www.blackstoneriverglass.com/ #glassblowing #creative #art #class #glassblowingclasses #teamworks #masterpieces #supportlocalshops #takeaclass #staysafe #thingstodo #expandyourmind #blackstoneriver #blackstonerivervalley #blackstonevalleyri #ri #rhodeisland #visitri #visitrhodeisland
View From The Mill, oil on panel 16 x 20 #whitinsville #oilpainting #landscapepainting #blackstonerivervalley
Slater’s Mill in Pawtucket , Rhode Island is generally considered to be the birthplace of the American Indistrial Revolution. Built in 1793 on the banks of the Blackstone River, it was the first large-scale cotton mill in the United States. The first photo shows the mill in the 1860s or 1870s, and and the second photo shows the scene in 2021. Most of the surrounding mills have since been demolished, but Slater Mill has been restored and preserved as part of the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. #slatermill #pawtucket #pawtucketri #rhodeislandhistory #rhodeislandthenandnow #19thcentury #19thcenturyphotography #industrialrevolution #textilemill #blackstoneriver #blackstonerivervalleynationalhistoricalpark #blackstonerivervalley #newenglandhistory #ushistory #samuelslater #oldandnew #thenandnow #rephotography #lostnewengland #oldphoto #oldphotos #oldphotograph #oldphotography #oldphotographs #historicphoto #historicphotography #historicphotos #nationalhistoriclandmark #historicsite #historymuseum
It's newsletter day, and we're getting ready to celebrate National Volunteer Week, Earth Day, National Park Week, and more! Learn about some special events happening throughout the Valley. Follow this link: https://conta.cc/3KWtDjk (also in our bio). #blackstonevalley #blackstonerivervalley #blackstonenps #volunteer #volunteersinparks #nationalvolunteerweek #nvw #yourparkstory #earthday
>>WEEKEND CLEANUP ALERTS<< Saturday's forecast of rain has postponed two cleanups to Sunday, April 2nd: Yellow Bag Day in Cumberland and the Uxbridge Town Cleanup. For Yellow Bag Day, bags can be picked up at The Valley Breeze Newspapers office (available 24/7 in the foyer at 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 204, Lincoln, RI). Reach out to Tom Ward for an assignment or notify him where you are cleaning: [email protected]. For the Uxbridge cleanup, supplies can be picked up at Premeer Real Estate Uxbridge (40 Douglas Street/Route 16) on Sunday morning. Filled bags will be picked up by the DPW on Monday. Thank you, Tom Berkowitz Trucking, Inc, for donating the dumpster! Find more details and register your cleanup spot at https://bit.ly/UxbridgeCleanup23. There is a third cleanup on Sunday at Mammoth Mill Park in North Smithfield starting at 9 a.m. Find details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/759436162457200. #springcleanups #cleanup #blackstonevalley #yellowbagday #earthdaycleanups #blackstonerivervalley #volunteer #uxbridgecleanup #cumberlandcleanup #cumberland #uxbridge
Photographer Larry Smith noticed this rock with stamped initials and dates near the old Forestdale Mill used to be across for the post office. Does anyone have any information regarding this? #northsmithfieldheritageassociation #northsmithfield #northsmithfieldri #newenglandhistory #rhodeislandhistory #historicrhodeisland #historicnewengland #forestdaleri #newenglandmills #blackstonerivervalley
Rosina Ellen Marsh (1850 – 1911) Slatersville Hat Girl Rosina's diaries were discovered where she wrote secret code messages which where not deciphered until recently by NSHA member Al Menard. For the full story visit NSHA facebook page. #northsmithfieldheritageassociation #northsmithfield #northsmithfieldri #newenglandhistory #rhodeislandhistory #historicrhodeisland #historicnewengland #newenglandmills #blackstonerivervalley #womenshistorymonth
From Blackstone River Valley National Historic Park Today's Friday Flashback captures Slatersville, a mill village in Rhode Island, in 1931. Look for the (old) Town Hall in the background. This building was relatively new at the time of this photograph. You may also see the commercial block, which still stands in Slatersville. This photograph was one of many taken during a project on the "Slatersville Viaduct," Bridge #273, by RI DOT. #northsmithfieldheritageassociation #northsmithfield #northsmithfieldri #newenglandhistory #rhodeislandhistory #historicrhodeisland #historicnewengland #newenglandmills #blackstonerivervalley
A photo shared by Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park on their website under Mill Life, Slatersville Commercial Block, company stores on right of image. #northsmithfieldheritageassociation #northsmithfield #northsmithfieldri #newenglandhistory #rhodeislandhistory #historicrhodeisland #historicnewengland #newenglandmills #blackstonerivervalley
Maple Sugar Days return this weekend, February 25 and 26, to River Bend Farm (287 Oak Street) in Uxbridge, MA! This year, the program will run as a self-guided tour between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and each station will have one of our trained volunteers to offer interpration. Don't miss the movie inside the Visitor Center as well as Junior Ranger and craft activities. Thanks in advance to our National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks volunteers! Their support allows for this sweet tradition to continue year after year! Thank you to @massdcr for the continued partnership! #MapleSugarDays #maple #maplesugar #maplesugaring #maplesyrup #volunteer #volunteersinparks #riverbendfarm #blackstonevalley #blackstonerivervalley #massdcr #massdcrparks
We had a full house for our Blackstone Valley historical society and museum networking meeting today! Thank you to the Museum of Work and Culture for hosting and thank you to the Rhode Island Historical Society for presenting on Collections and Archive Management! @rhodeislandhistory #BlackstoneRiverValley #blackstonevalley #history #museum #archivemanagement #collectionsmanagement #historicalpreservation
Slatersville, RI was the first mill village system in the US. The mill company provided all workers needed (housing, stores, churches, and schools). While entire families worked for the company; fathers usually on the company farm or as mechanics and mothers and children in the mills. The working conditions were often less than ideal in the mills, and sometimes they were paid in company money (illegal today). This ensured the company businesses profited and the company remained in control of the workers. Families would withhold the work of their children when working conditions were poor. With time, this lead to the first textile strike in US history and the first to be led by women. #blackstonerivervalleynationalhistoricalpark #blackstonerivervalley #slatermill #rhodeisland #mills #workersrights #lego #nps
No matter what I do in this life I just want ex National Park ranger Chuck Arning to be proud of me #watercolor #ink #inkdrawing #blackstonerivervalley
Happy New Year, everyone! What did you do on the first day of 2023? One of us went to the First Day Hike at Purgatory Chasm State Reservation in Sutton! Check out some of the scenes on the Charley's Loop Trail. If hiking is your thing, be sure to join us on Saturday in Grafton for a hike at Gummere Woods, a @Grafton_landtrust property. Learn more here: https://blackstoneheritagecorridor.org/event/winter-hike-at-gummere-woods/. #Firstdayhike #massdcr #purgatorychasm #sutton #suttonma #purgatorychasmstatereservation #getoutside #takeahike #happynewyear #newyearsday #blackstonevalley #blackstonerivervalley
The day is finally here. It's the end of the year! We thank everyone for a wonderful 12 months. We packed all the memories in a video and hope you'll come along for the ride in 2023! https://youtu.be/ZkjInqwhksE Best wishes for a very happy New Year! #happynewyear #blackstonevalley #blackstonenps #zap50 #blackstoneriver #blackstonerivervalley #blackstoneheritagecorridor #newyear #yearinreview #thankyou
Are you ready to jingle some bells? This weekend is jam-packed with holiday events in the Blackstone Valley! Check out our extensive list of festivities this season with links to help you plan. Learn more at https://blackstoneheritagecorridor.org/celebrate-the-holidays-in-the-blackstone-valley/. The link is also in our bio. Photo of the Olde Towne Carolers courtesy of the Blackstone Historical Commission. Hear them sing Saturday, December 3rd, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the museum's Holiday Open House at 23 Main Street, Blackstone, MA, from noon to 3 p.m. #holiday #christmas #hanukkkah #winter #blackstonevalley #holidayopenhouse #holidaystroll #celebrate #parade #caroling #winterlights #blackstonerivervalley #discovercentralma
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Thank you, @watersfarmpreservationinc, for hosting us today for a Thanksgiving photo shoot for our newsletter next week! Pam and Joyce were such great hosts, and Joyce baked two pies for it! We also got to celebrate the restoration work on the center chimney, flues, two fireplace hearths, and a beehive oven! Stay tuned to learn more! Pictured here, left to right, are Pam Gurney Farnham, treasurer at Waters Farm and a Waters descendant; Mary Newth, a Blackstone Heritage Corridor volunteer Photography Ambassador; Joyce Smith, a volunteer at Waters Farm who specializes in hearth cooking and also a Waters descendant; and Molly Cardoza, Blackstone Heritage Corridor's Director of Volunteer & Community Engagement. If you don't already subscribe to our newsletter and wish to receive it in your Inbox, click here: https://blackstoneheritagecorridor.org/happening-now/subscribe-to-corridor-news/. #watersfarm #watersfarmpreservationinc #sutton #suttonma #thanksgiving #thanksgiving2022 #hearthcooking #restoration #preservation #history #blackstonevalley #pie #volunteer #photoshoot #blackstonerivervalley #discovercentralma
Low angle morning light. Looks a little like dazzle camouflage.
Today is our 36th Birthday! We couldn’t have done it without you. We thank our many partners, volunteers, donors, and friends for getting us here. When BHC was created by Congress in 1986, we were the second national heritage area in the country, and today, there are 55. The National Heritage Areas program is an amazing example of public/private partnerships. From bikeways to paddles to hikes to cleanups. BHC is proud to be the Storyteller, the Guide, and the Champion of the Blackstone River Valley – the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution and home to 25 communities from Worcester, MA, to Providence, RI. BHC is also the primary partner of the @blackstonenps - managing the National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks program with over 200 volunteers who share their passions, talents, and skills to help fulfill our mission of preserving and promoting the historic, natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the Corridor. And, as we celebrate our 36th year, please consider helping to support our continuing work to make the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor a welcoming and inclusive place to explore, recreate and play, and connect with a donation: https://blackstoneheritagecorridor.org/product-category/donate-blackstone-heritage-corridor/. Fun fact: the 36th Anniversary gift is Bone China, symbolizing Strength and Durability! #BlackstoneValley #BlackstoneRiverValley #NationalHeritageCorridor #nationalheritagearea #nationalheritageareas #nationalheritageareas_nps #nationalheritageareasmatter #volunteersinparks #findyourpark #BlackstoneNPS #blackstoneriver #blackstoneriverbikeway #blackstonerivergreenway #blackstonevalleypaddleclub #johnhchafee
Sunset on the blackstone. #sunset #sunsetphotography #sunsetlovers #sunset_pics #blackstoneriver #blackstonerivervalley #river #reflection #clouds #paintedsky #☁️👀 #onlyinrhodeisland #heyrhodyphotos #heyrhody #centralfalls #tourblackstone @tourblackstone #explorerhody
Spent the afternoon at the Slater Mill National Historic Park and the evening at Auntumnfest! This mill was the first successful textile mill in the US and it was built in 1790, the same year as our home! We’ve been watching a docuseries on PBS all about Slatersville, I love learning about the local history. Also- the Minnie Mouse warm suit Abigial is wearing was mine in 1990 👶 #vintage #slatermill #pawtucketri #autumnfest #woonsocketri #girlmom #toddlerlife #familyfun #rhodeisland #weekendadventures #abigailfrances #eleanorjolene #saturdayfun #autumn #happyfallyall #momlife #luckymom #blackstonerivervalley
Happy National Kevin Day to Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Rangers Kevin Klyberg and Kevin Rice! Thanks for all you do for the Blackstone Valley! Picture #1: Ranger Kevin Klyberg models a new sign and its proposed location in Slatersville. Picture #2: Ranger Kevin Rice helped pull the invasive water chestnut weeds out of the Blackstone River this summer in Central Falls! https://nationaltoday.com/national-kevin-day/ #NationalKevinDay #FindYourPark #BlakstoneNPS #NationalParkService #BlackstoneValley #BlackstoneRiverValley #thankyou
feeling fall 🍂 #aussiesofinstagram #cattledog #australianshepherd #aussiesdoingthings #blackstonerivervalley
How many star fort you have been to? Fort Stanwix National Monument #starfort #starfortress #fortsranwix #nationalpark #newyork #blackstonerivervalley #juniorranger #juniorrangerprogram #roadtripamerica #dreamamerica #edreamamerica #dreamamericausa #roadtripnewyork
Happy First Day of Fall, Y’all! We invite you to join us this season as we explore the beautiful Blackstone River Valley by biking, hiking, hunting for mushrooms, and scoping out photo ops! Check out our events calendar for Bike Your Park Day at Blackstone River State Park and a Family Hike at West Hill Dam (September 24), a hike at Turner Reservoir (September 25), a hike at Moshassuck River Preserve (October 1), a hike at Douglas State Forest (October 8), a hike at Mercy Woods (October 15), a Mushroom Foray (October 16), a Photography Walk (October 22), and so much more! Find details and RSVP info at https://blackstoneheritagecorridor.org/events/. Thank you to our National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks volunteers and partner organizations for hosting these events! Let us know in the comments about some of your favorite fall experiences in the Blackstone Valley! #firstdayoffall #autumn #autumnvibes #firstdayofautumn #foliage #BlackstoneValley #BlackstoneRiverValley #explore #getoutside #takeahike #photography #photographylovers #volunteer #mushrooms #mushroomforay #BlackstoneNPS #findyourpark #bikeyourparkday