John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor

National Park Service, Massachusetts.

The Blackstone River runs from Worcester, MA to Providence, RI. Its waters powered the Slater Mill in Pawtucket, RI, America's first successful cotton spinning mill. This creative spark began the nation's transformation from Farm to Factory. Today, the Blackstone River Valley is a special type of National Park - a living landscape containing thousands of natural and historic treasures.

Nearby Activities

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Paddling
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

The Heritage Corridor is in Linwood Mill Suite #10, located on Linwood Avenue in the town of Northbridge, MA. It is just to the northwest of the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Rt. 122.

Additional Information

  • John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Official Website
  • John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Map

Photo Gallery

  • Slatersville, RISlatersville village, with John Slater's house in the foreground.
  • Visitors at Slater MillVisitors at the Slater Mill and the adjacent Wilkinson Mill
  • Bike path at Kelly HouseThe Blackstone Bikeway at the Wilbur Kelly House
  • Ashton HousingMill worker housing in Ashton village
  • Paddle Club in Hopedale, MABlackstone Valley Paddle Club tours through the Hopedale Parklands
  • Falls at WhitinsvilleThe falls at Whitinsville, with the 1826 Brick Cotton mill on the left, and part of the Whitin Machine works in the background

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