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Blackstone Heritage Corridor
2018
GO!
for a walk,
a tour, a
bike ride, a
paddle, a boat ride, a special
event or harvest experience –
all in the month of September Proudly
sponsored by
in the wonderful Blackstone
River Valley National
Heritage Corridor.
GO! Table of Contents
Welcome......................... 2-3
Map ................................ 4
Listing of Experiences
& Events....................... 8-36
Trash Responsibly............ 15
Be a GearHead!................. 19 Page 19
Our Newest National Park... 37
Bikeway Maps............. 38-40
VIP Program..................... 42
Photo Contest.................. 42
Support the Blackstone
Heritage Corridor............. 45
Online Shop..................... 45 Page 37
SEPTEMBER 2018
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Visit us at Page 38-40
BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org
for more free, guided experiences
and special events (some may
charge fees)! Updated daily.
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670 Linwood Avenue
Whitinsville, MA 01588
508-234-4242
BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org
Cover photo by Angie Stormont Page 42
©2018 Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc.
Table of Contents 1
We welcome you The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage
Corridor is most notably known as the Birthplace
to September in the of the American Industrial Revolution and the
first place of tolerance and diversity in the
Blackstone country. In the fall, its many other attributes
come vividly into focus as the crispness of
Heritage Corridor! autumn grows from the last warmth of summer.
Explore our exceptional National Heritage
Corridor during a season of anticipation. Every
living thing is in preparation mode. Squirrels
and chipmunks are gathering food for the
winter. Canada Geese from Hudson Bay are
arriving in flocks for their winter sojourn in
these warmer climes. The trees and shrubs are
bursting forth with one last push of colorful
life before winter. Even the waterways seems
to pulse and bubble with a last bit of energy
before the freeze. It’s a great time to be in the
Blackstone Valley.
The 25 cities and towns in the Blackstone
Heritage Corridor roll out the welcome mat
in September. Each has historical ambiance,
interesting eateries and lively pursuits. Each
hosts free, guided experiences and entertaining
special events all month long. Join us for walks,
bike tours, boat rides, performances, harvest
traditions, and more!
Visit BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org for visitor
information, calendar of events, and more about
our National Heritage Corridor.
It’s all water powered!
One valley…
Just
One environment…
One history…
All powered by the
Blackstone River!
So nationally significant, it was named the
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage
Corridor. So important to the American
identity, it was designated the Blackstone
River Valley National Historical Park.
J. Owens
We’re mobile! Use your smart phone to access our mobile-friendly website
and all of its features: BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org.
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AREA Old Leicester Worcester Polytechnic Institute Art Museum 9
Airfield Becker College Westborough
Worcester Historical Museum 20
Worcester Elm Park 140 27
Regional Worcester EcoTarium
State College Mechanics Hall Mass. College
Airport of Pharmacy and Lake
City Hall
Union Health Sciences Quinsigamond 16
Coes Station Quinsigamond Tufts University Ashland
Becker College Reservoir 9 School of Veterinary Medicine
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Clark University 122
Cherry 12
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Things to remember
• The experiences and events happen rain or shine unless
experience leaders determine that conditions make the It’s All About the River –
routes unsafe.
We’re Water Powered!
• Wear layered clothing, supportive footwear and take water,
snacks, sunscreen and bug repellent. The Blackstone River runs 46 miles from
Worcester, MA, to Pawtucket, RI, and drops
• If you are thinking of inviting a dog companion to a dog-
438 feet in that distance, narrowing and surging
friendly experience, please invite only those that have been
the power of its waters to make it, at one time,
vaccinated and are sporting a leash; and remember to pick up
the most productive river in the world.
any waste.
The present day headwaters are created by
Help us care for the Corridor wetlands and small brooks that feed into the
tributaries and the main stem of the river.
• Dispose of any Trash Responsibly™ (see page 15).
The watershed includes 1,300 acres of lakes,
• Recycle plastic bottles and shopping bags. ponds and reservoirs (Blackstone River Coalition,
• Take only pictures, leave only footprints. The Blackstone River – Clean by 2015, 2008.)
• Respect private property. Over time, the course of the Blackstone River has
been greatly altered, manipulated by industry to
power the mills. The “hardest working river” was
left impaired by industrialization but, in recent
GET LOST! years, great progress has been made to clean it up
and make it safe for swimming and fishing.
in the Blackstone River Valley
National Heritage Corridor There is still more to do…
There’s a guide for that! Including...
• Visitor Centers
• Wicked Good Eating Blackstone River Valley
National Heritage Corridor Free
The
• The Getting Lost Get Lost
Bucket List Guide
• Where to Crash
• Seasonal Opportunities to
Get Lost
Still not enough?
• Immersion shopping
• Places to go...
– Animals and Botanicals
– Museums and Exploring the
Historic Sites Blackstone River
National Heritage
Valley
Corridor
– Outdoor Pursuits
• Farms and Farmers Markets
And more...!
Visit BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org to view/
download a copy today, call to request a copy
mailed to you, or pick it up at various locations
throughout the National Heritage Corridor.
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T h e 2 0 1 8 Listing 10:30am Junior Ranger Science Saturday
to with the National Park Service
o f G O ! Experi ences 1:00pm X
and events Lincoln, RI: Kelly House,
1075 Lower River Rd.
Come over to the new Kelly House replica barn for some great
September offers a huge range of activities here in the family-oriented science activities and
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. Enjoy a free, outdoor games and earn a Junior Ranger
guided experience or choose a delightful event (fees may apply). badge. Sponsored by Blackstone River
Whatever your choice – make September a month to remember! Valley National Historical Park.
Key for abbreviations
l Easy z bring bike and helmet
■ Moderate dogs welcome
X restrooms nearby public transportation
within 1 mile
wheelchair access
especially for families L bring canoe/kayak,
and PFD
Check our Facebook page for the latest event and
weather updates. Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc.
11:00am Hike To Goat Hill Lock
to ■
Saturday, September 1 12:00pm Uxbridge, MA: River Bend Farm Visitor
Center, 287 Oak St.
10:00am Neutaconkanut Hill Hike Uncover interesting stories in stone and follow the changes in
to l the landscape along the Blackstone Canal, an early stone quarry
12:00pm Providence, RI: End of Legion Memorial site, and preserved remnants of a canal lock. Moderate hike up
Dr., parking at 120 Killingly St. Goat Hill with roots and rocks along the path, approx. 2 miles
Watch for early signs of fall with changes in the foliage on this round trip. All ages able to complete a moderate 2-mile hike
woodland hike and be rewarded with a stunning panoramic view welcome. Meet at Visitor Center. Sponsored by MA DCR.
of the City of Providence. Learn the history of Neutaconkanut Hill
and how it started with Roger Williams and the native Indians. 1:00pm Canal Towpath Walk
Please dress for weather and hiking. Donations accepted. to X l
Sponsored by Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy. 2:30pm Uxbridge, MA: River Bend Farm Visitor
Center, 287 Oak St.
10:00am Uxbridge Historical Society Open This easy walk, appropriate for all ages, meets at River Bend
to House at the John Farnum House Farm Visitor Center and continues along the Blackstone Canal’s
2:00pm X towpath. Listen to stories about the canal’s history, ecology and
Uxbridge, MA: 34 Mendon St. wildlife on this flat 2-mile round trip walk on packed gravel.
Come tour the oldest house in Uxbridge, the Coronet John Farnum Sponsored by MA DCR.
House, built in 1710. This house was where the first town meeting
took place in 1727, also the year Uxbridge separated from Mendon 7:00pm Nighthawk Watch at
and formed as a town. Guided house tours explore the history of to West Hill Dam
the house and examine what life was like in the early 18th century. 8:00pm X l
A highlight is the viewing of a bed used by George Washington Uxbridge, MA: 518 Hartford Ave.
that was located at the Taft Tavern on Sutton Street in Uxbridge. Join Volunteers-In-Parks interpretive volunteers Beth and Paul
Sponsored by the Uxbridge Historical Society. Milke for a walk to search for Common Nighthawks, fast-flying,
long-winged birds that migrate south in the fall. West Hill Dam is
a good place to observe the graceful, wheeling flight of Common
Nighthawks as they chase swarms of insects over the West
River. Sponsored by BHC Volunteers-In-Parks.
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Sunday, September 2
1:00pm Meet Smokey Bear at
to Purgatory Chasm
2:00pm X
Sutton, MA: Purgatory Chasm,
198 Purgatory Rd.
Purgatory Chasm hosts Smokey Bear and the District 7 Fire Crew
to celebrate and give thanks to Smokey and the local fire
prevention specialists. Parking Fee: $5 MA Vehicles, $10
out-of-state. Sponsored by MA DCR.
1:00 Farmers and Rebels -
to The Sprague Farm Cemetery Walk
2:30pm X l
Glocester, RI: Sprague Farm,
244 Pine Orchard Rd.
After hearing about the history of the old Sprague Farm,
volunteer guides will lead participants down a lovely wooded
path to the historic graveyard. Hear stories of the Spragues
buried there, including Jedediah Sprague, Brigadier General
during the Dorr Rebellion, the armed conflict that came to a head
in Chepachet in 1842. Sponsored by Glocester Land Trust.
BHC Night at the PawSox with
6:15pm Fireworks!
X Monday, September 3
Pawtucket, RI: McCoy Stadium
1 Columbus Ave. Museum of Work & Culture’s
Join us at McCoy Stadium to watch 9:30am
to 20th Annual Open House
the PawSox as they face the
Yankees farm team Scranton
4:00pm X
Woonsocket, RI: 42 South Main St.
Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Purchase
Revisit the past by engaging in a day of special programs,
tickets in advance at Tinyurl.
exploring the Museum’s interactive exhibits and delving into our
com/BHCatPawSox and $5 from
Catholic Schools Archive. Visitors will also be the first to see the
each ticket goes to Blackstone
opening of a new exhibit in our changing gallery. Sponsored by
Heritage Corridor! You’ll also
Rhode Island Historical Society.
receive a $2 concession credit.
Stay for the fireworks after the
11:00am Fish Prints
game! Sponsored by Blackstone
Heritage Corridor and Paw- to X
tucket Red Sox. 12:00pm Uxbridge, MA: River Bend Farm Visitor
Center, 287 Oak St.
Once called America’s hardest working river, the Blackstone River
7:00pm Nighthawk Watch at West Hill Dam
now supports a variety of fish. Get a hands-on experience and
to X l learn about the species that call the Blackstone River home.
8:00pm Uxbridge, MA: 518 Hartford Ave.
Create works of art using replica life-size fish and washable paint.
Join Volunteers-In-Parks interpretive volunteers
All ages welcome. Meet in Visitor Center. Sponsored by MA DCR.
Beth and Paul Milke for a walk to search for Common Nighthawks,
fast-flying, long-winged birds that migrate south in the fall. West
Hill Dam is a good place to observe the graceful, wheeling flight of
Common Nighthawks as they chase swarms of insects over the
West River. Sponsored by BHC Volunteers-In-Parks.
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Tuesday, September 4 surround us in New England, often hidden in plain sight in the
forests and fields. Doug will present an illustrated talk showing
The Inside Scoop on the various types of indigenous ceremonial stone features. (See
10:30am
to Providence Public Library event on September 15 for a hike at Heritage Park, Upton).
11:30am Sponsored by Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Narragansett Indian
X
Providence, RI: 225 Washington St. Tribal Historic Preservation Office.
Opened in March 1900 and now on the National Register of
Historic Places, Providence Public Library’s classic Venetian Friday, September 7
Renaissance building is a prime example of turn-of-the-century
American architecture. In this hour-long tour, visit the Rhode 10:30am Kidleidoscope Story Hour
Island Room, which highlights the library’s Rhode Island to X
Collection, and learn about the historical and architectural 11:30am Uxbridge, MA: River Bend Farm Visitor
significance of this public building. Sponsored by Providence Center, 287 Oak St.
Public Library. Meet at the Big Red Barn for a nature story and outdoor activity
followed by a craft. Children must be accompanied by adult.
Wednesday, September 5 Meets weekly rain or shine. Sponsored by MA DCR.
GO! for a Bike Ride - 5:00pm Farm Tour Friday &
6:00pm Apple Crisp Night
to Blackstone River Greenway to
7:30pm z l 7:00pm X
Blackstone, MA: Blackstone River Sutton, MA: Whittier Farms, 90 Douglas Rd.
Greenway parking lot, 93 Canal St. Visit Whittier Farms scenic hilltop farm in Sutton at this beautiful time
Join the volunteers of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Bikeway of year and enjoy a fall hayride wagon tour of the family-owned dairy
Ambassadors for a “Ride of Discovery” with guest interpretive farm, followed by homemade apple crisp ($5 per person). Tickets must
rider Ranger Kathryn Parent, Visitor Services Supervisor, be purchased in advance at the farm store, open daily from 9:00 a.m.
Massachusetts Dept. of Conservation and Recreation (MA DCR) to 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by Whittier Farms.
at the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park. Ranger
Kathryn will offer highlights along the Greenway including
Factory Pond, the Triad Bridge and so much more! Helmets
required. This ride is suitable for all ages. Ride is cancelled if
raining at start time. Sponsored by MA DCR.
6:00pm Harrisville History
to X l
7:30pm Burrillville, RI: 134 Main St.
Meet at the First Universalist Church for an
opportunity to view historical exhibits in the church, tour the
inside and learn about preservation efforts, followed by a
walking tour to the mill pond and dam as well as to many of the
historic buildings constructed by Austin T. Levy.
.
Thursday, September 6
7:00pm Indigenous Ceremonial Stone
to Landscapes - Let the Landscape
8:30pm Speak
X
Whitinsville, MA: Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc.,
670 Linwood Ave.
Doug Harris, Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the
Narragansett Indian Tribal Historic Preservation Office, will
speak about indigenous ceremonial stone landscapes that
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Saturday, September 8 10:00am 12th Annual Green Festival
to X
9:00am Photography Walk at 2:00pm Burrillville, RI: 100 Tinkham Lane
River Bend Farm The Green Festival has something for everyone!
to Learn about local products and ideas that will help you conserve
11:00am X l
Uxbridge, MA: River Bend Farm Visitor energy and create a more sustainable lifestyle. There will be free
Center, 287 Oak St. crafts, face painting and bucket truck rides for children. Food
Grab your camera for a photo walk at the picturesque River Bend trucks and the Burrillville Farmers Market will also be onsite.
Farm. After a brief intro to what will be seen, walk along the Sponsored by Pascoag Utility District, Burrillville Parks &
Blackstone Canal towpath to the Stone Arch Bridge, the dam and Recreation, Jane Smith Memorial Library.
the Blackstone River. Approximately 1.5 miles round trip. Space
is limited and registration is required at bhcphotographers@ 10:00am Southwick’s Zoo
gmail.com. Sponsored by Blackstone Heritage Corridor to MA BOGO Weekend
Volunteers-In-Parks. 5:00pm X
Mendon, MA: 2 Southwick St.
Uxbridge Antique Fire Museum Massachusetts residents can purchase a full-price combo or
10:00am general admission and receive ONE free general admission (of
to X
equal or lesser value). Valid MA ID is required for offer. ONE free
3:00pm Uxbridge, MA: 18 Depot St.
A prized collection of firefighting equipment is admission allowed per ID with purchase of one or more
carefully curated at the Uxbridge Antique Fire Musuem. Local full-priced admissions. Sponsored by Southwick’s Zoo.
retired firefighters created and staff this museum, which
features a large collection of items used in firefighting from days 11:00am Slater Park Fall Festival
of old, including a 1940 Seagrave pumper. Its latest acquisitions to X
include a piece of steel column from the World Trade Center. 5:00pm Pawtucket, RI: Slater Memorial Park,
Sponsored by Uxbridge Antique Fire Museum. 426 Newport Ave.
This two-day ‘open air market’ features food trucks, crafts,
Taiwan Day and family-fun activities, music and dance performances. Sponsored
9:00am by Pawtucket Arts Festival.
to Dragon Boat Races
4:00pm X RI Heritage Festival
Pawtucket, RI: Festival Pier, Tim Healy Way 12:00pm
The Rhode Island Chinese Dragon Boat Races & Taiwan Day to X
Festival is an extraordinary event for the whole family to enjoy! 5:00pm Providence, RI: Southside Community
Center. 393 Broad St.
The races continue to use the fiberglass Taiwanese-style dragon
Come celebrate the diversity of RI. More than 30 different
boats gifted from the Republic of China (Taiwan) and incorporate
countries showcasing their ethnic pride through music, dance,
the skill of flag-catching in each race. Sponsored by Blackstone
song, food, costumes and arts and crafts. Sponsored by RI
Valley Tourism Council.
Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission.
10:00am Blackstone Gorge Hike
to ■
Blackstone, MA: Blackstone Gorge, end Trash:
12:00pm (n) stuff you don’t
of County St.
want anymore;
This hike is just long enough to spend time in the woods along
(v) what you do
the Blackstone River and just short enough for beginners and with the stuff you
outdoor enthusiasts. Join Blackstone Heritage Corridor Trail don’t want any-
Ambassador Tom Bik on a guided, easy to moderate one-mile more, i.e. throw
hike as he highlights the history and natural resources along the away.
Blackstone River and Gorge. Sponsored by Blackstone Heritage Join Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s Trash
Corridor Trail Ambassadors. Responsibly:
Responsibly™ campaign to rid the National (adv) taking posi-
Heritage Corridor of litter. Litter is not only tive action to do the
unsightly and a blight on our cities and right thing, i.e. not
towns, but is also adversely impacts water litter but reduce,
quality. One piece of litter can find its way reuse, recycle.
from a storm drain to the ocean.
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Sunday, September 9 12:00pm 20th Annual Pet Rock Fest
to X
10:00am Providence Flea 5:00pm North Grafton, MA: Wyman Gordon
Field, 244 Worcester St.
to X
Pet Rock Fest is the largest event of its kind in the Northeast, an
4:00pm Providence, RI: 345 South Water St.,
Providence RI . annual festival that promotes kindness to animals and respon-
Providence Flea is an award-winning open air market with local sible pet ownership. Pet Rock Fest is a family event featuring
vintage vendors, arrtisans/makers, live music, food vendors and guest speakers, vegetarian food, live music, games, competi-
food trucks and community non-profits. Free admission and free tions, a raffle, vendors and hundreds of area animal welfare
on-street parking. Sponsored by Providence Flea. organizations. Fee $5 -$12. Sponsored by Pet Rock Fest.
Roots in Nature Hiking Sticks 1:30pm Hunts Mills Hike
10:00am
to l to X l
12:00pm Grafton, MA: 13 Salisbury St. 2:30pm E. Providence, RI: Hunts Mills, Hunts
Hiking Sticks is an opportunity for children, ages Mills Rd.
5+ (younger siblings welcome!) to explore nature at their own This is an easy and relaxed paced hike through Hunts Mills,
pace, as well as make connections and friendships in the wild. It suitable for beginners and kids. The trail follows the shore of the
is also an opportunity for parents to foster an environment of Ten Mile River for a bit and winds through the old fire department
curiosity, questioning and exploration. Plan to hike a 1.6-mile training grounds. Explore the historic Hunt House, dating back to
loop, with lots of stops for exploring and playing. We will end the 1770’s and see the Hunts Mills waterfall. Sponsored by
with a picnic and time to journal, talk or simply rest. Plan to bring Blackstone Heritage Corridor Trail Ambassadors.
bug spray, sun screen, a picnic lunch and plenty of water!
Sponsored by Roots in Nature.
10:00am Southwick’s Zoo
to MA BOGO Weekend
5:00pm X
Mendon, MA: 2 Southwick St.
Massachusetts residents can purchase a full-price combo or
general admission and receive ONE free general admission (of
equal or lesser value). Valid MA ID is required for offer. ONE free
admission allowed per ID with purchase of one or more
full-priced admissions. Sponsored by Southwick’s Zoo. 1:30pm Make Your Own Storybook Walk
to X l
Daniels Farmstead - 3:00pm Upton, MA: Upton State Forest,CCC
11:00am Headquarters Bldg., 205 Westboro Rd.
to 3:00pm; Farmers Market and Concert Celebrate Grandparent’s Day with a Make Your Own Storybook
3:00pm X Walk and explore the outdoors. Look, listen, touch, feel and take in
to 5:00pm Blackstone, MA: 286 Mendon St. the experience. Return to the CCC Headquarters building to partner
Visit Daniels Farmstead for the weekly farmers
with your child, grandchild, new friend or old, to create a storybook
market (11:00 am - 3:00 pm), then stay for some wonderful
about your experience. Neither age, mobility, nor sightedness need
entertainment provided by the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra
be a limit to participation in this program. Sponsored by Blackstone
(3:00 pm - 5:00 pm). Bring folding chairs, blankets, a picnic and
Heritage Corridor, MA DCR and Roots in Nature.
enjoy. Sponsored by Daniels Farmstead Foundation.
2:00pm Revive the Roots presents the
11:00am Slater Park Fall Festival
to Historic Mowry Homestead
to X
5:00pm Pawtucket, RI: Slater Memorial Park, 426 4:00pm X l
Newport Ave. Smithfield, RI: 374 Farnum Pike
This ‘open air market’ features food trucks, crafts, family-fun Experience old-world baking in a wood-fired Cobb oven. Meet the
activities, music and dance performances and more! Sponsored sheep and learn about wool arts with the Artists’ Exchange. Explore
by Pawtucket Arts Festival. the forest garden and walking trails along the Woonasquatucket
watershed. Revive the Roots is revitalizing the home and lands of
Mary Mowry through permaculture, craftsmanship and the arts.
Revivetheroots.org. Fee $3.00. Sponsored by Revive the Roots.
16 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 17Tuesday, September 11
GearHead (n.):
National Day of Service and a kid, powered by
10:00am the Gears in their
to Remembrance brain; who explores
12:00pm l nature, discovers
Millbury to Worcester, MA: Meet at 205 history, protects
N. Main St., Millbury, MA the environment,
Come join the Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s AmeriCorps VISTA and goes on
for a volunteer service project in remembrance of September adventures
11th. We will be cleaning up the Blackstone River Bikeway in through the
Millbury and Worcester. Volunteers should check in at the Blackstone
bikeway parking area listed above and we will work our way River Valley.
north toward the Worcester Parking Area at 1265 Millbury St.,
Worcester, MA. Feel free to bring your bike and helmet or walk
along the bikeway for a 1.6 mile (one-way) roving cleanup.
6:00pm Hike to God’s Acre
to l
7:00pm Worcester, MA: Meet at 536 Mill St.
Hike to God’s Acre and Deed Rock on the Tetasset
Ridge Trail. When fear of the coming apocalypse engulfed the
country in the mid-1800’s, Worcester farmer Solomon Parsons
deeded these 10 acres to God himself and inscribed the deed in
a large, flat rock on the property. Come and see this little known
curiosity. Please RSVP to lea@gwlt.org or call (508) 795-3838.
Sponsored by Greater Worcester Land Trust.
Wednesday, September 12
10:30am Nature Walk with Hey GearHeads –
to National Park Service
12:00pm X l
Be a Junior Ranger!
Lincoln, RI: Blackstone River State Park Be a part of the new Blackstone River Valley
Visitor Center, I-295 Northbound, Lincoln, RI (Be-
National Historical Park and earn your Junior
tween Exits 9 and 10).
Enjoy a family-friendly nature walk leaving from the I-295 visitor Ranger Certificate and Badge as you:
center through the woods along the Blackstone River Bikeway. Explore Nature
Explore the wonderful plants and critters that live in the
Blackstone River State Park. Sponsored by Blackstone River
Discover History
Valley National Historical Park. Protect the Environment
5:30pm GO! for a Bike Ride- and on Adventures!
to Ten Mile River Greenway
7:00pm z l
E. Providence, RI: Kimberly Ann Rock Ask us about our
Athletic Fields, 215 Ferris Ave. Scout Ranger programs for
Join the volunteers of the Blackstone Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
Heritage Corridor Bikeway Ambassadors
on for a “Ride of Discovery” along the Ten
Mile River Greenway. Helmets required. Get started today at
Sponsored by Blackstone Heritage BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org
Corridor Bikeway Ambassadors.
18 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 1910:00am Uxbridge Antique Fire Museum
to X
3:00pm Uxbridge, MA: 18 Depot St.
A prized collection of firefighting equipment is
carefully curated at the Uxbridge Antique Fire Musuem. Local
retired firefighters created and staff this museum, which
features a large collection of items used in firefighting from days
of old, including a 1940 Seagrave pumper. Its latest acquisitions
include a piece of steel column from the World Trade Center.
Sponsored by Uxbridge Antique Fire Museum.
10:00am Vaillancourt Studio Tour
to X
Friday, September 14 11:00am Sutton, MA: 9 Main St. #1H
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Vaillancourt Folk Art!
Kidleidoscope Story Hour Enjoy a video presentation depicting the the history and the process in
10:30am which Vaillancourt’s chalkware figurines are created, followed by a
to X
studio tour with an artist on site to watch how the collectible pieces
11:30am Uxbridge, MA: River Bend Farm Visitor
are made. Aftewards, enjoy shopping in the gallery which is
Center, 287 Oak St.
Meet at the Big Red Barn for a nature story and outdoor activity decorated for the holiday season. Sponsored by Vaillancourt Folk Art.
followed by a craft. Children must be accompanied by adult. Open House at the
Meets weekly rain or shine. Sponsored by MA DCR. 10:00am
to Whitin Lasell Manor
12:00pm X
Saturday, September 15 Whitinsville, MA: 120 Hill St.
Come tour the 38 room Lasell Manor in Whitinsville, MA built in
8:00am Bird Walk at the 1890 for Chester Whitin Lasell, President of Whitin Machine
to Cumberland Monastery Works. The house’s exterior is Jacobean-influenced, with
10:00am X l various Georgian and Federal details. The 13,000 sq. ft. Beaux
Cumberland, RI: 1464 Diamond Hill Rd. Arts interior is reminiscent of 17th Century English country
Join Volunteers-in-Parks interpretive volunteers Beth and Paul houses. Sponsored by Whitin Lasell Manor.
Milke and local birders as they scour fields and thickets with their
binoculars, looking for birds and other wildlife around the beautiful 10:00am Indigenous Ceremonial Stone
monastery grounds. Sponsored by BHC Volunteers-In-Parks. to Landscapes - Hike to Upton
1:00pm Chamber and Pratt Hill
8:00am 9th Annual Woony River ■
to (Bike) Ride Upton, MA: Meet at 15 Milford St.
3:00pm X ■ Doug Harris, Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the
Providence, RI: One Financial Way Narragansett Indian Tribal Historic Preservation Office, will lead
Get on your bike and explore the scenic greenway of the a hike to the Upton Chamber at Heritage Park and companion
Woonasquatucket River, a historic asset to the state of RI. The ceremonial stone features on top of Pratt Hill in Upton. For elders
ride includes routes of 5, 10, 30, 45 or 60 miles. There is also a and handicapped, transportation can be provided up the hill if
5-mile walk. This is a supported ride with food, live music and an given advanced notice (contact mail@BlackstoneHeritageCor-
after party with local beer. Funds raised from the Woony River ridor.org). Sponsored by Blackstone Heritage Corridor and
Ride support expansion of the bikepath and youth programs. Narragansett Indian Tribal Historic Preservation Office.
Sponsored by Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council.
10:00am Leceister Harvest Fair
to X
4:00pm Leceister, MA: Leceister Town Common
Come on down to the 19th annual Leicester
Harvest Fair where local gardeners and bakers will show off
their best work. Fun for the whole family including food, vendors,
demonstrations and music. Sponsored by Town of Leicester.
20 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 21saturday, September 15 continued
10:00am Southwick’s Zoo
to RI & CT BOGO Weekend
5:00pm X
Mendon, MA: 2 Southwick St.
Rhode Island and Connecticut residents can purchase a full-price
combo or general admission and receive ONE free general
admission (of equal or lesser value). Valid CT or RI ID is required
for offer. ONE free admission allowed per ID with purchase of one
or more full-priced admissions. Sponsored by Southwick’s Zoo.
1:00pm Millbury Annual
to Community Block Party
6:00pm X
Millbury, MA: Elm St. at N. Main St.
Enjoy live bands, dance and karate demonstrations, games,
crafts, a bouncy house and food. The Millbury Community Block
Party is a fun, family event for all ages. Sponsored by Millbury
Federated Church.
Sunday, September 16
8:00am Geocaching in the Park -
to Cache In, Trash Out
11:00am X l
Pawtucket, RI: Meet at Slater Park,
(enter at 825 Armistice Blvd., and meet behind the
Looff Carousel)
Meet up with local geocachers to learn more about this
family-friendly outdoor activity and participate in the fall CITO
(Cache In, Trash Out) event where you can earn CITO souvenirs.
8:30am Sue Brainard Memorial
to Fall Hunter Pace
3:30pm X
Douglas, MA: 107 Wallum Lake Rd.
A hunter pace is a horseback riding event with a marked course
through the trails with varying types of jumps. All jumps are
under three feet and have an optional “go around.” Lunch for
pre-entries, awards after the ride. Pre-registration is required for
lunch or to participate (bring horse). BSTRA.org. Sponsored by
Bay State Trail Riders Association.
10:00am Southwick’s Zoo
to RI & CT BOGO Weekend
5:00pm X
Mendon, MA: 2 Southwick St.
Rhode Island and Connecticut residents can purchase a full-price
combo or general admission and receive ONE free general
admission (of equal or lesser value). Valid CT or RI ID is required
for offer. ONE free admission allowed per ID with purchase of one
or more full-priced admissions. Sponsored by Southwick’s Zoo.
22 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 23Sunday, September 16 continued River Ride on the Seekonk
1:00pm
to l
11:00am Daniels Farmstead - Antique
4:00pm Providence, RI: 2 River Dr.
to Tractor & Truck Show Free boat tour of the Seekonk River and shore.
3:00pm X Learn about the river and its wildlife! Board the boat at 1:00, 2:00
Blackstone, MA: 286 Mendon St. or 3:00. Space is limited, register at www.blackstoneparkscon-
The annual Antique Tractor & Truck Show returns to the Daniels servancy.org. Sponsored by Blackstone Parks Conservancy.
Farmstead farmer’s market. Shop for locally made products and fresh,
local produce and enjoy the antique trucks and tractors. Snack bar 2:00pm Riverside Story Hour and Crafts
available, too! Sponsored by Daniels Farmstead Foundation. to X
4:00pm Manville, RI: Blackstone River Watershed
11:00am stART on the Street Council/Friends of the Blackstone,
to X 100 New River Road
6:00pm Worcester, MA: Park Ave. Come enjoy a day of nature and environmental activities for
stART on the Street is central Massachusetts’ children, including is a story hour for 5- to 8-year olds. After
largest art, music and performance festival. Shop over 300 artists listening to stories about river and land animals, and drawing or
and crafters, and watch as artists create unique works right on painting the creatures they learned about, each child will receive
the street. a free book. Kids 10 to 17 will be invited to create a display mural
of local species, to be featured on our website, Facebook page
1:00pm Stoneville Mill Village Tour - and hung on the wall of our new environmental center. Other
to Auburn activities will also be available. Sponsored by BRWC/FOB.
2:00pm l
Auburn, MA: Meet at St. Joseph’s Church,
194 Oxford St.
Walk down Auburn’s Main Street with historian Ken Ethier to see
the Jeremy Stones 1839 Mill Village housing and learn about the
town’s reservoirs created to power the textile mill.
1:00pm “Fakes, Forgeries and Marriages:
to The Pitfalls of Collecting
2:00pm Willard’s Patent Timepiece”
X
Grafton, MA: 11 Willard St.
The Patent Timepiece or “Banjo Clock” has been in continual
production since 1802 when Simon Willard received a patent for
this newly designed wall timepiece. In fact, the banjo clock is
probably the most faked American clock found today. Simon and
Aaron Willard appear to be alive and well as the Banjo Clock
continues to arrive in the marketplace with period-looking
signatures, artificially-aged glasses, and mahogany cases with
the finish still wet! Robert Cheney will open the faker’s handbook
to show the tricks of the faker’s trade and how to determine the
authentic from the fraudulent examples. Sponsored by Willard
House & Clock Museum .
1:00pm Flat Water Paddle at Lincoln Woods
to Ll
3:30pm Lincoln, RI: Meet at Boat Ramp,
Lincoln Woods State Park
All membership fees are waived for this easy and scenic paddle
around Olney Pond with the Blackstone Valley Paddle Club.
Please bring your own canoe or kayak, paddle and life vest
(required). Sponsored by Blackstone Valley Paddle Club.
24 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 25Tuesday, September 18 6:30pm Kent Cameron Memorial Sky Gaze
to X
10:30am The Inside Scoop on the 9:00pm Uxbridge, MA: River Bend Farm Visitor
Center, 287 Oak St.
to Providence Public Library
Join members of Skyscrapers, Inc., the Amateur Astronomical
11:30am X Society of RI, MA DCR and Civil Air Patrol for night sky viewing at
Providence, RI: 225 Washington St.
River Bend Farm in Uxbridge, MA. Enjoy close views of Mars,
Opened in March 1900 and now on the National Register of
Jupiter and Saturn, and watch the Moon pass in front of a star.
Historic Places, Providence Public Library’s classic Venetian
Sponsored by MA DCR and BRVNHP.
Renaissance building is a prime example of turn-of-the-century
American architecture. In this hour-long tour, visit the Rhode
Island Room, which highlights the library’s Rhode Island Saturday, September 22
Collection, and learn about the historical and architectural
significance of this public building. Sponsored by Providence 9:00am Photography Walk at
Public Library. to Blackstone River State Park
11:00am X l
Wednesday, September 19 Lincoln, RI: 1075 Lower River Rd.
Pack your camera and meet at the historic Captain Wilbur Kelly
GO! for a Bike Ride - house for a brief intro to the historic area, then enjoy a leisurely
5:30pm stroll to photograph the Ashton Viaduct bridge, the enormous
to Blackstone River State Park
Ashton Mill, the Blackstone River, bike path and the Kelly House.
7:00pm Xz l Space is limited and registration is required. bhcphotographers@
Lincoln, RI: Blackstone River State Park
gmail.com. Sponsored by Blackstone Heritage Corridor Volun-
Visitor Center, I-295 Northbound (Between Exits 9
teers-In-Parks.
and 10).
Join the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Bikeway Ambassadors for
10:00am Uxbridge Antique Fire Museum
a leisurely bike ride in the Blackstone River State Park. Ride
departs from the Visitor Center on Route 1-295 and leads to the to X
Capt. Wilbur Kelly House & Transportation Museum and the new 3:00pm Uxbridge, MA: 18 Depot St.
A prized collection of firefighting equipment is
Kelly House Replica Barn. Helmets required. Sponsored by BHC
carefully curated at the Uxbridge Antique Fire Musuem. Local
Bikeway Ambassadors.
retired firefighters created and staff this museum, which
features a large collection of items used in firefighting from days
Thursday, September 20 of old, including a 1940 Seagrave pumper. Its latest acquisitions
include a piece of steel column from the World Trade Center.
9:00am Community Harvest Project with Sponsored by Uxbridge Antique Fire Museum.
to Roots in Nature
12:00pm X
Grafton, MA: 37 Wheeler Rd.
Volunteer with Roots in Nature families harvesting produce at the
Community Harvest Project. CHP actively combats hunger through
the work of its many volunteers. Food grown by CHP volunteers is
distributed to community members experiencing hunger around
Central Massachusetts. Sponsored by Roots in Nature.
Friday, September 21
10:30am Kidleidoscope Story Hour 10:00am 4th Annual Vintage Police
to X to Vehicle Show and Open House
11:30am Uxbridge, MA: River Bend Farm Visitor 2:00pm X
Center, 287 Oak St. Grafton, MA: MA State Police Museum
Meet at the Big Red Barn for a nature story and outdoor activity and Learning Center, 44 Worcester Rd.
followed by a craft. Children must be accompanied by adult. Vintage police vehicles from all over the country will be on
Meets weekly rain or shine. Sponsored by MA DCR. display at this annual event. Refreshments and music available.
Vote for your favorite vehicle. $5.00 adult; children 12 and under
are free. Sponsored by MA State Police Museum.
26 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 27Saturday, September 22 continued Explore the Hobby of Beekeeping
1:00pm
Free Museum Day at to X
10:00am 2:00pm Douglas, MA: Douglas Orchard and
to Slater Mill Historic Site
Farm, 36 Locust St.
4:00pm X Come hear the farm’s beekeeper, Ken Warchol, a 6th-generation
Pawtucket, RI: 67 Roosevelt Ave.
beekeeper, give a presentation on the hobby of beekeeping. Get
In celebration of Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day, enjoy free
a better understanding of honey bees and what the hobby of
admission to Slater Mill, a National Historic Landmark, recog-
beekeeping is all about. You’ll get an opportunity to taste 15
nized internationally as the birthplace of the American Industrial
different honeys from around the world and discover how
Revolution. The 1793 Old Slater Mill, 1810 Wilkinson Mill and the
different they are. There will also be tastings of mead and honey
1758 Sylvanus Brown House are located here. Sponsored by
fruit wines. Fee $5.00. Sponsored by Douglas Orchard and Farm.
Slater Mill Historic Site.
5:45pm Autumnal Equinox Lookout Hike
10:00am Free Museum Day at the
Museum of Work & Culture to ■
to 7:45pm Uxbridge, MA: Blackstone River & Canal
4:00pm X Heritage State Park, 366 East Hartford
Woonsocket, RI: 42 South Main St. Ave., Rice City Pond parking area
In celebration of Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day, enjoy free This 3-mile hike along King Philips Trail through pine and beech
admission to the Museum of Work & Culture, offering visitors a groves will break at a scenic lookout to view the sunset before
journey of discovery into the life of 19th century immigrants. Tour returning along the trail through dusk to dark. Be prepared for
the rooms of a replica farmhouse to the floor of an American night hiking. Flashlights or headlamps are suggested. Trail has
textile mill. Exhibits also allow visitors to explore the spiritual, roots and rocks along the path, with some steep areas. All ages
educational and domestic lives of these new settlers with a able to complete a moderate 3-mile hike with the challenges of
recreated church, classroom and triple-decker home. night hiking are welcome. Sponsored by MA DCR.
Sponsored by Rhode Island Historical Society.
Great Road Day Sunday, September 23
10:00am
to X Providence Flea
4:00pm Lincoln, RI: 677 Great Rd. 10:00am
Free tours through hundreds of years of Lincoln’s to X
history along Great Road, one of our country’s first highways. 4:00pm Providence, RI: 345 South Water St.,
Providence RI .
The Great Road Heritage Campus includes Hearthside mansion,
Providence Flea is an award-winning open air market with local
a blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse, a Quaker meeting-
vintage vendors, artisans/makers, live music, food vendors and
house and more! Sponsored by Hearthside House.
food trucks and community non-profits. Free admission and free
on-street parking. Sponsored by Providence Flea.
10:00am Dorr Rebellion Museum
to Open House Esmond Mill Blanket Exhibit at
1:00pm 10:00am
X to Smith-Appleby House
Glocester, RI: 1043 Putnam Pike
Open house at the historic Dorr Rebellion Museum. Come learn
5:00pm X
Smithfield, RI: 230 Stillwater Rd.
the history of this early American insurrection that happened in
Visit the historic Smith-Appleby
the northwest corner of Rhode Island. Sponsored by Glocester
House for a special interactive
Heritage Society.
exhibit of Esmond Mill memorabilia
from the personal collection of
12:00pm Neutaconkanut Hill’s
Historic Society of Smithfield
to Annual Fall Event member Sandra Achille. The event
3:00pm l showcases 60 of the famous Esmond
Providence, RI: End of Legion Memorial
blankets, a popular style from 1906
Dr. (parking at 120 Killingly St.)
to 1948. From bunny blankets to
Enjoy guided hikes, toasting marshmallows, fire trucks and
Jacquard blankets, paperweights,
petting the mounted police horse. Dress for hiking and weather.
manuals, trademarks, Skookum
Come and enjoy the panoramic view of Providence. Donations
dolls, advertisements and even
accepted. Sponsored by Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy and
employee pins, this exhibit has it all!
Providence Parks Department.
Sponsored by Smith-Appleby House.
28 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 29Sunday, September 23 continued
Thursday, September 27
1:30pm Make Your Own Storybook Walk
4:00pm Blackstone Gateway Park
to X l
3:00pm Uxbridge, MA: Metacomet Land Trust to Walking Tour
Property 5:00pm l
Come join Marjorie Turner Hollman for a Make Your Own Worcester, MA:
Storybook Walk to explore the outdoors. Look, listen, touch, feel 115 McKeon Rd.
and take in the experience. Then come back to partner with your Come take a tour of the new Blackstone
child, grandchild, new friend or old, to create a storybook about Gateway Park! The urban park features
your experience. Neither age, mobility, nor sightedness need be one half mile of accessible walking paths,
a limit to participation in this program, which is sponsored by elevated boardwalks and three steel truss
Metacomet Land Trust. Pre-registration is required and direc- bridges crossing the headwaters of the
tions will be emailed upon registration. Please contact by email Blackstone River along McKeon Road.
(info@metacomentlandtrust.org) or by phone (508-271-7131). Included along the trails are observational
Sponsored by Metacomet Land Trust. platforms, interpretive signage and public
art. Sponsored by City of Worcester MA.
7:00pm A Full Harvest Moon Paddle with
to the BRWA Friday, September 28
9:30pm Ll
Blackstone, MA: Blackstone Gorge, end 8:00pm Central Falls Salsa Night
of County St. to X
The Blackstone River Watershed Association (BRWA) hosts an 11:00pm Central Falls, RI: Roosevelt Avenue
evening paddle to watch the moon rise. Paddle up the Black- Bridge
stone River as the moon rises and return facing the Harvest Join Mayor James A. Diossa, and hundreds of people, for one of
Moon. Listen for beavers slapping their tails, look for great blue Central Falls’ greatest attractions, Salsa Night! Come enjoy a
herons gliding overhead, listen for bats squeaking and crickets rotating lineup of food trucks, beer and wine from a local brewery, a
chirping and try to identify some constellations. Open to all, from photo station, a Snapchat Geofilter and fun for all ages! There will
beginner to expert paddlers; however, because this paddle takes be free salsa lessons from 8-9pm. Sponsored by City of Central Falls.
place in darkness, participants should have some paddling
ability. To register, visit thebrwa.org/fullmoonpaddle. $5:00 for
BRWA members, $10 for non-members. Sponsored by Black-
stone River Watershed Association.
Wednesday, September 26
10:00am GO! for a Bike Ride -
to Blackstone River Bikeway
12:00pm z l
Lincoln, RI: Meet at Manville Parking Lot,
100 New River Rd.
Join the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Bikeway Ambassadors for
a leisurely bike ride on the Blackstone River Bikeway from
Manville to the Capt. Wilbur Kelly House & Transportation
Museum. Sponsored by BHC Bikeway Ambassadors.
30 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 31Saturday, September 29
Blackstone River Valley
8:30am Greenway Challenge
X
Lincoln, RI: Lincoln, RI, to Northbridge, MA
This competitve 60-mile team relay race incorporates running,
kayaking and cycling, leading participants throughout the
Blackstone Valley. The race starts in Lincoln Woods State Park
and will also incorporate segments in the Douglas State Forest
and River Bend Farm. The finish line will be in Whitin Park
behind the Whitin Community Center in Northbridge, MA. Entry
fee $65. Sponsored by UniBank.
8:00am Bird Walk at River Bend Farm
to X l
10:00am Uxbridge, MA: 287 Oak St.
Join Volunteers-In-Parks interpretive volunteers
Beth and Paul Milke and local birders as they scour fields and
thickets with their binoculars, looking for birds and other wildlife.
Sponsored by BHC Volunteers-In-Parks.
9:00am Harvest and Tractor Festival at
to Franklin Farm
4:00pm X
Cumberland, RI: 142 Abbott Run Valley Rd.
Spend the day at the historic Franklin Farm! Enjoy local food,
scenic hay rides, vendors and old-fashioned games for the kids.
Take a tour of Franklin Farm’s timber framed barn (circa 1810)
and view both antique and modern tractors. Bring your lawn
chair for the Grey Whisker Pickers Band. Sponsored by Historic
Metcalf Franklin Farm Preservation.
10:00am National Bike Your Park Day -
to Blackstone River State Park
12:00pm X z l
Lincoln, RI: Capt. Wilbur Kelly House,
1075 Lower River Rd.
Celebrate National Bike Your Park Day and ride with a Ranger
from the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park for a
farm-to-farm bike ride from the Kelly House to the old Lonsdale
Drive-In. This short ride along the Blackstone River bikeway
connects to former Lonsdale Company Farms. Helmets required.
Sponsored by Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
10:00am Quissett Hill Farm Open House
to
3:00pm Mendon, MA: 58 Quissett Hill Rd.
In celebration of National Alpaca Farm Days, visit
Quissett Hill Farm to pet and feed the alpacas, take a farm tour and
pick your own pumpkin from the 24 varieties planted this year. Shop
the gift shop for the farm’s own maple syrup, honey and alpaca
products. Fun for the whole family! Sponsored by Quissett Hill Farm.
32 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s GO! 2018 33saturday, September 29 continued
Sunday, September 30
1:00pm The History of Ice Harvesting
9:00am Turner Reservoir Hike
to X l
2:00pm Hopedale, MA: Little Red Shop Museum, to
11:00am East Providence, RI: Turner Reservoir
12 Hopedale St. The Turner Reservoir was created in the 1930’s
Learn what life was like before refrigerators. Visit the Little Red from the Ten Mile River. There is a 3-mile loop around the
Shop Museum, located on the bank of Hopedale Pond, for a reservoir that is mostly a wooded trail, but includes boardwalks
presentation with Auburn town historian Ken Ethier to learn and some road walking. We will make a quick visit to Bridgham
about the cultivation of the ice field and the storage of ice. Ken Farm as well before stopping by the dam and waterfall. This hike
will show you his collection of ice harvesting tools. will be done at a relaxed pace and should take about 2 hours.
Bring your camera as there are usually quite a few birds to see.
2:00pm National Bike Your Park Day - Sponsored by BHC Trail Ambassadors.
to Blackstone River Greenway
3:30pm z l 9:00am GO! for a Bike Ride to
Blackstone, MA: Blackstone River Swan Point Cemetery
Greenway parking lot, 93 Canal St.
to
Join the volunteers of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Bikeway
11:30am X z l
Pawtucket, RI: Meet at Max Read Athletic
Ambassadors for National Bike Your Park Day with guest Field, Pleasant St.
interpretive rider Ranger Kathryn Parent, Visitor Services Join Blackstone Heritage Corridor Bikeway Ambassador Leo
Supervisor, Massachusetts Dept. of Conservation and Recre- Corrigan for a ride to Swan Point Cemetery in Providence, RI.
ation (MA DCR) at the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State The ride will follow the marked bike route along city streets, to
Park. Ranger Kathryn will offer highlights along the Greenway the loop of Blackstone Boulevard, ending at Swan Point
including Factory Pond, the Triad Bridge and so much more! Cemetery with stops at Rhode Island notable grave sites.
Helmets required. This ride is suitable for all ages. Ride is Sponsored by BHC Bikeway Ambassadors.
cancelled if raining at start time. Sponsored by MA DCR.
10:00am Quissett Hill Farm Open House
4:00pm Canal District Wagon Tour
to
to 3:00pm Mendon, MA: 58 Quissett Hill Rd.
5:30pm Worcester, MA: 138 Green St. In celebration of National Alpaca Farm Days, visit
Tour the historic Canal District of Worcester by Quissett Hill Farm to pet and feed the alpacas, take a farm tour
horse-drawn wagon, complete with two Belgian draft horses. and pick your own
pumpkin from the 24
Speakeasy Tour of the varieties planted this
5:30pm Hotel Vernon year. Shop the gift shop
for the farm’s own maple
Worcester, MA: 16 Kelley Square syrup, honey and alpaca
The Hotel Vernon was Babe Ruth’s favorite spot in Worcester, products. Fun for the
and once you get to look around inside, it may quickly become whole family! Sponsored
your favorite bar, too! If you have the password, you may even by Quissett Hill Farm.
get into the secret speakeasy.
11:00am Foraging Downtown Providence
WaterFire: Flames of Hope a
to X C l
Sunset Celebration of Life 12:00pm Providence, RI: Dean Hotel,
X 122 Fountain St.
Providence, RI: Waterplace Park, Join Avenue Concept Farm Fellow, Jessyloo Rodrigues for a free
1 Financial Way garden tour exploring the three Avenue Gardens that Jessyloo is
Celebrate and honor those who are and have been affected by growing as well as other nearby urban greenspaces and plant life.
breast cancer with this special WaterFire presentation. Over 80 The tour will showcase the seasonal evolution of the gardens, telling
braziers light up on the river from Waterplace Park to Memorial/ an ongoing story of nature’s place in an urban ecosystem. You’ll learn
South Main Street Park, creating one of Rhode Island’s largest about the plants, as well as the functionality of the gardens, which
tourist attractions. Sponsored by WaterFire and Gloria Gemma help divert rainwater, filter pollutants, and provide a place for various
Breast Cancer Resource Foundation. pollinators. Sponsored by The Avenue Concept.
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