Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor

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Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor

To go directly to the Blackstone River Valley website click the IN DEPTH button. The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor is a special type of national park. It is a region of nearly 400,000 acres located within Worcester County in central Massachusetts and Providence County in northern Rhode Island. The National Corridor was designated by an Act of Congress on November 10, 1986 to preserve and interpret for present and future generations the unique and significant value of the Blackstone Valley. It includes cities, towns, villages and almost one million people. The Federal government does not own or manage any of the land or resources in the corridor as it does in the more traditional national parks. Instead the National Park Service, two state governments, dozens of local municipalities, businesses, nonprofit historical and environmental organizations, educational institutions, many private citizens, and a unifying commission all work together in partnerships to protect the Valley's special identity and prepare for its future.

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Preservation Cultural Attractions Bringing Heritage to Life The preservation of the folk and cultural traditions of the Blackstone River Valley are important to retaining a true sense of who we are and...read more

Just For Kids For Teachers Educator's Guide to the Blackstone Valley The Blackstone River Valley provides a unique opportunity to explore a living landscape where the story of the American Industrial Revolution can be...read more

In A Nutshell Visitor Centers Finding your way around the Blackstone Valley and figuring out what sites you want to see can be a difficult task. To help you out, the Heritage Corridor...read more

Things To Do Cultural Sites Listings Cultural Sites Listings These are just some of the cultural sites in the Blackstone River Valley. Higgins Armory Museum 100 Barber Avenue Worcester, MA 01606 (508) 853-2444 www.higgins.org The Higgins Armory offers a step...read more

Geology Nature & Science The John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor covers over 500 square miles. It lies within the watershed of the Blackstone River that runs from...read more

Sights to See Lincoln LINCOLN There are many treasures to be found in Lincoln. From the historic colonial houses along Great Road to the rare plants found in the Lime Rock Preserve and the...read more

History HISTORY & CULTURE Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution   President Andrew Jackson: “I understand you taught us how to spin, so as to rival Great Britain in her manufactures; you set...read more