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Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

RI

About Blackstone River Valley 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.

The Visitor Center at Old Slater Mill is closed for the winter season.

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.

Getting There

The park headquarters is located at the Wilkinson Mill in the Historic Slater Mill Complex in Pawtucket, RI.

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Location

RI

41.8776, -71.3824

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