Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

The Blackstone Canal and towpath along the Wilbur Kelly House in Ashton, RI
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. Old Slater Mill will reopen in Spring 2025.
Map showing location of park.
4 story stone mill building with brick tower and cupola at far left. Covered with snow and a black turbine in the foreground
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Brick arch with red ivy
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Slater Mill, Wilkinson Mill and Brown House at Blackstone River Valley NHP
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Slatersville
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Blackstone canal outside of the Wilbur Kelly House
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The Little Red Shop in Hopedale, MA
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Interior view of the Wilkinson Mill
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Autumn in the Blackstone Valley
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