Located in 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…
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The Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt is canceled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026 due to unhealthy air quality conditions resulting from wild fire smoke. The Nature Walk will resume next week on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
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Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Blackstone River Valley. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.