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 currently open Thursday-Sunday from 10 A.M.-4 P.M.

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

Slater Mill Site

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

Ashton Kelly House and canal

View of John Slater's home in Slatersville, RI

Slatersville

The machine shop inside the Wilkinson Mill

Wilkinson Mill interior

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

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

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Nearby Parks

Roger Williams National Memorial