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Ten Great Things to Do in Blackstone Valley Rhode Island
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Industrial Revolution in America Born Here
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The Slater Mill Historic Site on Roosevelt Avenue in Pawtucket is where the Industrial Revolution was born in America. In the Slater Mill, visitors are surrounded by vintage textile machinery. With commentary from costumed interpreters, visitors can imagine the lives of the people – many of them children – who made the early mills come alive. In the nearby Wilkinson Mill they can feel the throb of the great 16,000-pound mill wheel, a replica of the original wheel that harnessed the power of the Blackstone River. Phone: 401-725-8638
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The River Where American Industry Began
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Stop by the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center on Main Street in Pawtucket to get your bearings as you explore this region, where the mightly Blackstone River combined with the ingenuity of Samuel Slater brought about the birth of the the American Industrial Revolution (learn all about it at Slater Mill in Pawtucket). The Blackstone River Valley is rich in culture, history, ethnic dining, and recreational activities. The Visitor Center, at 175 Main Street, is the place to start your exploration. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.Phone: 800-454-2882
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Thrill of the Hunt
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Sportsmen and hunters, you should know about Addieville East Farm at 200 Pheasant Drive in Mapleville. Addieville East Farm encompasses over 900 acres of ideal upland bird habitat. The farm is managed to provide the challenger of a natural hunt for fast-flying birds, sporting clays for shooters from novice to expert, and areas for fly fishing and dog training. The property has 20 fields studded with patches of corn and surrounded by brush thickets; a 15-stand sporting clays course; fly fishing; two trout ponds, a native trout stream and a bass lake; instruction in fly fishing and shot gunning, and a dog training and breeding facility. Instruction programs for novices. Phone: 401-568-3185.
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Tour the Blackstone Valley, Bite By Bite
The Blackstone Valley of Rhode Island is wealthy with the food cultures of the French-Canadian, Irish, Portuguese, Cape Verdean, and Asian people who have lived and worked there. Now, the Blackstone tourism people have organized a Secret Ingredient Food and Beverage Tour to allow foodies to get inside those cuisines. Cuisines from Colombian to Cape Verdean to Chinese are featured on the tour each Wednesday from September 1 to October 13, 2010. Each dining event includes a cooking demonstration and a meal or tasting, depending on the venue. See schedule and more details at the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center website or call 401-724-2200.
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Village Smithy on the Job
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With historic houses, farms and mills, the Great Road Historic District in Lincoln (Route 123) retains much of the Blackstone River Valley's 19th-century rural character. Memorable places to see life of 150 years ago include Hearthside, a 19th-century mansion and the Hannaway Blacksmith Shop. At the blacksmith’s shop, visitors can experience the ring of the anvil and the odor of coal and hot steel as blacksmiths forge pieces of the metal into hinges, nails, and other household items. Open to the public for classes and demonstrations year-round, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon. Phone: 401-724-1522.
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Movies on the Rocks: Twilight New Moon - Newport September 3, 2010 |
Jon Campbell -- Charlestown, RI September 3, 2010 |
Art on the Lawn -- Newport, RI September 4, 2010 to September 5, 2010 |
Hula Hoop Day at the Children's Museum -- Providence, RI September 4, 2010 |
Tastes of the Working Waterfront History Walking Tour -- Newport, RI September 4, 2010 |
Sugar Ray and the Bluetones – Westerly September 4, 2010 |
The Empire Revue -- Providence, RI September 5, 2010 |
An Intimate Garden Tour -- Bristol, RI September 5, 2010 |
Labor Day Open House at the Museum of Work and Culture – Woonsocket, RI September 6, 2010 |
Boston Pops featuring Kenny Loggins -- Pawtucket, RI September 10, 2010 |
A Night with Captain Sig and the Hillstrand Brothers from Deadliest Catch -- Providence, RI September 10, 2010 |
Feast in the Field -- Portsmouth, RI September 10, 2010 |
Audubon Raptor Weekend -- Bristol, RI September 11, 2010 to September 12, 2010 |
Irish Traditional Music -- Providence, RI September 11, 2010 |
Open House at Hearthside Mansion -- Lincoln, RI September 11, 2010 |
A Country Day at Pardon Gray Preserve -- Tiverton, RI September 11, 2010 |
Grandparents’ Day at the Children's Museum -- Providence, RI September 12, 2010 |
Domino Madness -- Providence, RI September 14, 2010 |
Generations of Elegance, A Standard Flower Show -- Bristol, RI September 15, 2010 to September 16, 2010 |
The Warren Mill Project -- Warren, RI September 16, 2010 |
Jump Rope Day at the Children's Museum -- Providence, RI September 18, 2010 |
13 Moons Turtle Clan Powwow -- Lincoln, RI September 18, 2010 to September 19, 2010 |
Glocester Heritage Day -- Glocester, RI September 19, 2010 |
Wine and Beer Festival and Pizza Challenge -- Bristol, RI September 24, 2010 |
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival -- Newport, RI September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010 |
They Might Be Giants -- Providence, RI September 24, 2010 |
Pilobolus Dance Theatre -- Providence, RI September 25, 2010 |
Rocket Day -- Providence, RI September 25, 2010 |
Open Studios -- Pawtucket, RI September 25, 2010 to September 26, 2010 |
"The Girl of My Dreams" -- Bristol, RI September 26, 2010 |
Gasbarro's Wine Tasting -- Lincoln, RI September 28, 2010 |
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet -- Providence, RI September 30, 2010 |
An Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou -- Providence, RI September 30, 2010 |
Taste of Rhode Island -- Newport, RI October 2, 2010 to October 3, 2010 |
Galumpha: The Human Jungle Gym -- Providence, RI October 13, 2010 |
The Merchants of Bollywood -- Providence, RI October 26, 2010 |
Pianist Robert Degaetano -- Providence, RI November 7, 2010 |
The Muir String Quartet -- Providence, RI November 22, 2010 |
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