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Slater Mill, Wilkinson Mill and Brown House at Blackstone River Valley NHP

View of John Slater's home in Slatersville, RI

Blackstone canal outside of the Wilbur Kelly House

The Blackstone Canal and towpath along the Wilbur Kelly House in Ashton, RI

The Little Red Shop in Hopedale, MA - the original home of the Draper Loom Corporation

The machine shop inside the Wilkinson Mill

Autumn in the Blackstone Valley

Physical Address:

67 Roosevelt Ave

Pawtucket, RI 02860

Mailing Address:

67 Roosevelt Ave

Pawtucket, RI 02860

contact-details

Phone Number: 401-725-8638 Voice

Email Address: blrv_info@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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 is open Thursdays - Sundays.

park designation:National Historical Park

Directions:

The park headquarters is located at the Wilkinson Mill in the Historic Slater Mill Complex in Pawtucket, RI. 67 Roosevelt Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-428-3816

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

The park grounds are open from Sunrise to Sunset. The headquarters are located at Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Ave Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-521-7266

Weather Information:

Summer temperatures range from 56-83F. Fall temperatures range from 30-70F. Winter temperatures range from 20-45F. Spring temperatures range from 30-70F.