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Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park RI,MA

Lat, Long: 41.8775792792, -71.382433945

Designation: National Historical Park

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 seasonally on Thursdays - Sundays starting on May 9.

Weather:

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

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

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Address/Contact:

67 Roosevelt Ave

Pawtucket, US, 02860

Phone: 401-725-8638

Email: blrv_info@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

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