Columbus Day Weekend Events

Massachusetts
Blackstone
Blackstone Historical Museum	23 Main St. Blackstone, MA  01504 Richard Ryan	Sat	10 AM  - 4 PM
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1800's historical clothing. Story: Presentation on period clothing at 1pm at the museum.  The museum houses information on school like, villages, canals, railroad, industry, military and many other topics related to the town of Blackstone. Blackstone was once part of it's mother town Mendon. Come see many artifacts. You will be surprised.
East Blackstone Quaker Meeting House and Cemetery hcsharp2740@msn.com	197 Elm St. Blackstone, MA  01504 Harriet C. Sharp, Secretary 401-434-7218	Sat	10 AM  - 4 PM
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Narrative presented on history of meeting house and cemetery.
Daniels Farmstead Foundation, Inc. danielsfarmstead@danielsfarmstead.org www.danielsfarmstead.org	286 Mendon St. Blackstone, MA  01504 Justine Southwick Brewer 508-726-2042	Sat	10 AM  - 3 PM
		Sun	10 AM - 3 PM
		Mon	10 AM - 3 PM
Cider mill and barn tour, house tour (pending progress of restoration), interpretive tours by people dressed in period costumes. Butter churning and spinning demonstrations. Dog retrieval demonstration and hat show. Story: Early farm life in Blackstone, MA
Blackstone Gorge	286 Mendon Street Blackstone,  MA  01504	Sat	Dawn - Dusk
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Walking trails, scenic vista.
Douglas
E. N. Jenckes Store Museum/Douglas Historical Society/Octoberfest www.douglashistoricalsociety.org lmosczynski@hotmail.com	283 Main Street Douglas, MA 01516 Marilyn Dube 508-476-3856	Sat	8 AM  - 5 PM
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Octoberfest presented by the Douglas Historical Society at the E.N .Jenckes Store Museum includes Good Morning, Douglas! with coffee and donuts served on the store's front porch, a bake sale, a giant yard sale, artisans and more. Tours of the general store continue throughout the day on Saturday, October 6 and a wonderful lunch including hot soup, sandwiches and dessert is offered starting at 11:30 a.m. The winner of the raffle of the Douglas Axe Mill Knife will be pulled at 3:00 p.m. Story: The E.N. Jenckes Store Museum is owned and operated by the Douglas Historical Society and offers a look at the range of items available at a Blackstone Valley general store through the late 1800's into the 1970's. It is representative of the variety of items to be found in the valley and it provides visitor's with an idea of the pace and circumstances of every day life to be found in a mill village.
Grafton
Hassanamesit Reservation www.nipmucnation.org kgentzler@nipmucnation.org	80 Brigham Hill Rd. Grafton, MA  01560 Site Director: Cheryll Holley holleyc@ummhc.org 774-293-1600 Fax: 774-293-1604	Sat
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Tribal members will welcome the help of visitors in weaving mats made of dried cattails to cover the wet frame on the reservation. A wetu is the dome-shaped traditional home of the Nipmuc, the people who lived (and still live!) in Blackstone Valley. There will also be an ongoing presentation of the history of Nipmuc people in Blackstone Valley. Story: Pre-contact life in the Blackstone Valley.
Grafton Historical Society lcasey@msn.com	Central Square Grafton, MA  01560 Linda Casey 508-839-6390	Sat
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Gun making in Grafton - Exhibits
Willard House and Clock Museum john@willardhouse.org	11 Willard St. North Grafton, MA  01536 508-839-3500 John Stephens	Sat	10 AM  - 4 PM
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Hour-long guided tours of the Willard homestead, galleries and clock shop. Story: Pre-revolutionary war mechanical technology; architecture; life in 18th century central Massachusetts
Heritage Homecoming Festivities moore1650@charter.net www.bv-heritage-homecoming.org	Joanne Moore	Sat	See web address
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Please check web site for each towns events and times.
Farnumsville Firehouse/Blackstone Engine Co. #3 MAADFINN@aol.com	3 Main St. So.Grafton Ma 01560 Ralph 'Skip' Michniewicz 508-839-9062	Sat
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Open House of the Circa 1853 Farnumsville Firehouse featuring original Grafton hand-tub "the Emperor" and period firefighting equipment / photos. Guided tours and light refreshments.
Hopedale
Statute of Hope @ Bancroft Memorial Library danm41@netscape.com www.geocities.com/daninhopedale	50 Hopedale Street Hopedale, MA  01747 Dan Malloy 508-634-2209	Sat	12 PM  - 4 PM
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In 1904, Susan Preston Draper, wife of General William F. Draper, presented the Statue of Hope, a marble fountain, the work of celebrated Italian Sculptor T. Waldo Story, to be a great monument to a beautiful village and it is still in operation today.
Leicester
Leicester Town Common jlennerton@aol.com www.leicesterma.org	3 Washburn Square Leicester, MA  01524 Joseph Lennerton 508-892-7000	Sat
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A walking tour of Leicester's town common and surrounding area will focus on the history of the community, its ties to the American Revolution, and its role early in the Industrial Revolution & connections to the Blackstone Valley, as well as local activity on the underground railroad. Tours will leave each hour on the hour from 10AM to 3PM.
Leicester Public Library Museum jlennerton@aol.com diane_calvano@yahoo.com www.leicesterma.org	1136 Main Street Leicester, MA   01524 Joseph Lennerton Diane Calvano 508-335-9706	Sat	10 AM - 2 PM
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		Mon	10 AM - 3 PM
The Leicester Historical Commission and the Leicester Historical Society will be opening the town museum located on the third floor of the Leicester Public Library. It will be open from the hours of 10AM to 3PM. It should be noted that this site is NOT handicapped accessible. Story: History of the community and its industrial legacy.
Mendon
Mendon Country Fair	Rte. 16 - (former Mendon Drive-In site) Mendon, MA  01756 Mendon Lions Club	Sat	10 AM  - 5 PM
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Country fair featuring many craft vendors
Southwick's Zoo info@southwickszoo.com www.southwickszoo.com	2 Southwick Street Mendon, MA  01756 Betsey Brewer 800-258-9182	Sat	10 AM  - 5 PM
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Visit New England's largest zoo; many in their natural habitat and see the Earth Eco-Education Center a non-profit education center that provides environmental and conservation education with an emphasis on animal ecology, endangered species and threatened habitats.
Mendon Historical Society avreed@comcast.net	3 Main Street Mendon, MA 01756 Arlene Reed 508-473-8830	Sat	10 AM  - 2 PM (Firearms at 1 PM)
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Museum will proudly display a new gun case built and donated by Mr. & Mrs. William Ober and at 1:00, firearms expert Richard Coffin of Uxbridge will be available to demonstrate and explain the guns in our new exhibit.
Millbury
Asa Waters Mansion watersmansion@aol.com www.asawaters.org	123 Elm St. Millbury, MA  01527 Catherine Elliott 508-865-0855	Sat
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The Asa Waters Mansion will be displaying a special exhibit of Waters family documents representing 5 generations of the Waters family (pre-Revolutionary War era to the last descendants who lived in the Mansion). See family letters, real estate transactions, business ledgers, and documents relating to the Waters Armory which produced muskets and pistols for the US Government for decades. The exhibit will be presented on Sunday only, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Grass Hill School fjg76@charter.net	314 West Main Street Millbury, MA  01527 Frank J. Gagliardi 508-865-4192	Sat	10 AM - 2 PM
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Photographs, newspapers, artifacts
Millbury Historical Museum fjg76@charter.net	123 Elm Street Millbury, MA  01527 Mr. Frank Gagliardi 508-865-4192	Sat	10 AM - 5 PM
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Museum tour includes photographs, newspapers, artifacts.
Hawk Hill Orchards www.massfarmstands.com/ hawkhillorchards.htm	83 Carleton Road Millbury, MA  01527 508-865-4037 Kent Stowe	Sat	10 AM - 5 PM
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Pick your own apples (fee) - Country Store with candy, jams, etc., player piano & more.
Millville
Millville Lock/Triad Bridge Suzanne_Buchanan@nps. gov http://www.nps.gov/blac/index.htm	Central and Hope Streets Millville, MA 01529 Ranger Suzanne Buchanan 401-762-0440	Sat
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You won’t need a key for this tour!! Discover the Millville Lock with a National Park Service Volunteer from the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor on Sunday, October 7. This is a and one-half hike along the old New York and New England rail trail to visit the best-preserved lock along the Blackstone Canal. Along the way, you will learn a little about the history of Millville and the role of the canal and railroad here. Then continue to the Triad Bridge overlooking the Blackstone River, where you will hear about the Southern New England Railroad – the rail line that sank with the Titanic. Most of the trail is flat, but please wear sturdy walking shoes, bring water, insect repellent and your camera. Meet at the parking lot across from St. John’s Church, Hope St., Millville, MA. Story: Transportation history of the valley.
Sutton
Vaillancourt Folk Art Studio lmosczynski@hotmail.com	Manchaug Mills 9 Main Street Suite H-1 Sutton, MA  01590 Gary Vaillancourt 508-476-3601	Sat	9 AM  - 5 PM
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Vaillancourt Folk Art Museum, Store and Studio is one of three remaining Christmas decoration manufacturers operating in the entire U.S.A. The newly opened Museum gives visitors a look at the company's history and the studio offers a glimpse of the intricate work that takes place to complete one of Vaillancourt Folk Art pieces prized by collectors around the world. Story: Vaillancourt Folk Art Museum, Store and Studio offers a look at the Blackstone Valley's long and varied manufacturing history. It is located in a mill situated along the Mumford River that dates back to 1826. Vaillancourt Folk Art is a thriving business and the new Museum and Studio display the use of antique confectionary molds to create a decorative folk art piece by then hand painted by local artists.
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation purgatory.chasm@state.ma.us www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/ central/purg.htm	198 Purgatory Road Sutton, MA  01590 Rene Weihn, Acting Supervisor 508-234-3733	Sat	9 AM - dark 11 am & 2 pm for a 1 hour & 15 minute tour
		Sun	9 AM - dark 11 am & 2 pm for a 1 hour & 15 minute tour
		Mon	9 AM - dark 11 am & 1 pm & 3 pm for a 1 hour & 15 minute tour.
Tour to take place on the Purgatory Chasm Loop Trail (1/2 mile). Walk to include information about the Chasm, how it was formed and how it got it's name and how rock formations were named such as Lover's Leap, Devil's Coffin, Devil's Pulpit, Devil's Corn Crib and Fat Man's Misery. The tour will also include nature and other historical facts of the area and will last just over an hour. Wear comfortable shoes with good tread for climbing into the chasm and around the other rim.
Waters Farm 28th Annual Fall Farm Days pnedoroscik@charter.net www.watersfarm.com	Waters Farm West Sutton, MA Pat Nedoroscik Editor, Cultivator 508-476-7465	Sat	10 AM - 4 PM
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Join us in celebrating the beginning of the fall season at beautiful Waters Farm in historic West Sutton, Massachusetts. Tour the main house, built in 1757, and see hearth cooking demonstrations. Visit the shingle mill, blacksmith shop, and other buildings and stop by the sugar house to see demonstrations by the Blackstone Valley Sugaring Association. Animals, antique chain saws and farm equipment, a tractor pull (Sunday only), wagon rides, children's games and activities, artists and crafts, food including the famous Waters Farm apple crisp, K-9 demonstrations, archery demonstrations, and music including performances both days by Tim Janis who will have CDs and his new book "Shine Like a Lighthouse" available for signing and purchase. Adults $ 7.00, Seniors 65 & over $ 5.00, Children 3-17 $ 1.00 and 2 and under are free. Please visit www.watersfarm.com for more details and directions.
Keown Orchards mail@keownorchards.com www.keownorchards.com	9 McClellan Road Sutton, MA  01590 Arthur Keown, Owner 508-865-6706	Sat	9 AM - 6 PM
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Keown Orchards is located on 175 acres of pristine farmland in Southern Worcester County. Two generations of the Keown family currently work on the orchard which was acquired by Arthur Daniel Keown and his wife Alice Dwelly (Keown) in 1924. From our stand showroom, you can see apples brought in from the field, the packing line in operation, and the beautiful trees laden with fruit - a true New England treasure.
Upton
Sweetwilliam Farm sweetwilliamfarm@charter.net www.sweetwilliamfarm.biz	153 North St. Upton, MA  01568 Caroline Nicholso 508-529-2000	Sat	12 PM - 4 PM
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Hay rides, butter making, cider making, antique displays, pumpkin carving.
Upton Historical Society uptonhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com www.rootsweb.com/~mauhs	2 Main Street Upton, MA  01568 Barbara Burke 508-529-6600	Sat	9 - 11:30 AM
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View historic papers and artifacts on Upton's heritage. Our holdings encompass history of buildings, Town Reports dating from 1890 to the present; Assessor's published records previously done prior to 1975; local histories and diaries, and many newspaper articles and photographs relating to Upton History.
Uxbridge
Ironstone Schoolhouse walenty75@charter.net	106 Ironstone Road Uxbridge, MA  01569 Cynthia Walenty 508-278-3287	Sat
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One-room school house; movie entitled, "My Special Place" and outhouses
Deborah Wheelock Chapter (DAR House) sromasco2@charter.net	51 North Main Street Uxbridge, MA  01569 Sheryl S. Romasco 508-278-3255	Sat
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Tour of house and information about the Daughters of the American Revolution
Canal Walk to Goat Hill Lock Chuck_Arning@nps.gov	Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park Uxbridge, MA  01569 Tucker Deary 401-762-0440 Fax: 401-762-0530	Sat	12 PM
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Join National Park Service Ranger Chuck Arning for a guided Ranger walk along the historic Blackstone Canal to the Goat Hill Lock. Meet in the open field by the stone wall on the North side of East Hartford Ave at 12:00 Noon. Approx. time of walk - 1 1/2 hours max. Wear sturdy footwear, will be walking along uneven trail. Story: Blackstone Canal History; the construction of the Canal & current preservation efforts to preserve significant sections of the Canal in both Massachusetts & Rhode Island.
Bangma's Dairy Farm bangmasfarm@yahoo.com www.bangmasdairybar.com	500A West Hartford Avenue Uxbridge,  MA  01569 508-278-3926	Sat	11 AM - 9 PM
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Bangma's Dairy Farm was Established in 1924 by Louis Bangma Sr. to provide area residents with farm fresh milk. Three generations later, we still offer our customers farm fresh milk (the old-fashioned way in glass bottles), as well as many other natural and delicious products. After 80 years, it was time to make some changes, and the owners Dale and Pamela Bangma, in the spring of 2005, we completed renovations of an existing barn to open a new farm store and dairy barn. We now serve premium, homemade ice cream in addition to our regular products, and provide valley residents with a location to enjoy t he country atmosphere.
Blackstone Heritage State Park - River Bend Farm	287 Oak Street Uxbridge, MA 01569 508-278-7604	Sat	10 AM - 4 PM
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The Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park recalls the role of canals in transporting raw materials and manufactured goods between emerging industrial centers. Walk along restored sections of the Blackstone River Canal and Towpath from the River Bend Farm Visitors Center. This park is operated in conjunction with the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, which extends from Worcester to Providence, Rhode Island. Straddling the town line between Uxbridge and Northbridge is a 1000 acre natural area offering walking and hiking paths, canoe access, picnic areas and a broad expanse of the Blackstone River known as Rice City Pond, which is a great area for watching wildlife.
Worcester
Higgins Memorial Armory tyoung@higgins.org www.higgins.org	100 Barber Ave. Worcester, MA  01606 Tara Young (508) 853-6015 x 15 Fax: (508) 853-7697	Sat	10 AM  - 4 PM
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Saturday, October 6: Company of Wolfe Argent, a reenactment group that portrays a Burgundian Ordinance Company of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy in 1471-1477. Programs at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, October 6: Historical combat presentations by Higgins Armory Sword Guild, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Story: The Museum was founded by Worcester industrialist John Woodman Higgins, President of Worcester Pressed Steel, to showcase his private collection of arms and armor and to explore the links between art and industry.
Worcester Center for Crafts kcgrafix@verizon.net www.worcestercraftcenter.org	25 Sagamore Road Worcester, MA 01609 Gretchen Voter, Programming Director 508-753-8183	Sat
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Established in 1856, this is New England's center for craft education. The day of family fun will include creative, hands-on activities in the studios, gallery, the hall and the lobby. Attendees will "craft and carry" their creations home. Food, Puppet Show and Music Performances.
Childhood Home of U.S. Poet Laureate Stanley Kunitz (1905-2006) wcpaboard@yahoo.com http://wcpa.homestead.com	4 Woodford St. Worcester, MA  01607 Greg and Carol Stockmal 508-797-4770 Worcester County Poetry Association	Sat	10 AM  - 4 PM
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1. Guided tours of Stanley Kunitz's childhood home, featuring period decor, mementos, memorabilia, art, and some original furnishings 2. Gallery exhibits: "The Wild Braid: A Poet Reflects on a Century in the Garden" Photographs of Stanley Kunitz by Marnie Crawford Samuelson "Worcester Windows, Work, and Leisure" Paintings by Susan J. Champeney and Christina Pappas O'Neill 3. Open mic poetry reading: "The Poets Next Door," 2-4 PM on both Saturday and Sunday To participate in the reading, bring a poem that honors, parodies, imitates, or responds to Blackstone Valley writers like Stanley Kunitz, Elizabeth Bishop, Charles Olson, Frank O'Hara, or Galway Kinnell. If it was inspired by a particular poem, please bring that as well. Or bring a favorite work by any local poet . . . or just come and listen! 4. Local premiere of documentary film: "Stanley's House," by award-winning filmmaker Tobe Carey, follows 4 Woodford Street through 90 years of Worcester history and the lives of several families: the Kunitzes, Levines, Careys, and Stockmals. It focuses on the magic that inspired those who lived--and now live--in Stanley's House. The film will be screened continuously on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Story: Discover how literature and art celebrates connections between people and their environment! As you tour Kunitz's lovingly restored childhood home, compare the house and garden to the poems that he later wrote about them. Meanwhile, a photographic exhibit situates Kunitz, late in life, in the Provincetown garden that inspired many of his other poems. A show of paintings by two contemporary artists explores people's relationship with Worcester. Finally, an open mic poetry reading traces the rich intergenerational connections among poets who happen to have lived in the se neighborhood: the Blackstone Valley.
Worcester Historical Museum www.worcesterhistory.org	30 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609 508-753-8278	Sat	10 AM - 4 PM
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Founded in 1875, Worcester Historical Museum is a unique organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting Worcester's history in all time periods and subject areas. The holdings of WHM encompass thousands of unique documents and artifacts vital to the study of Worcester history.
Salisbury Mansion, Worcester Art Museum, Institute Park and more! www.worcesterhistory.org	40 Highland Street Worcester, MA 1609	Sat	1  - 4 PM
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Guided tours of this historic home of the Salisbury family shares glimpses of life in Worcester about 1835 when the village was growing by leaps and bounds as a result of the Blackstone Canal and the soon-to-be-built Boston & Worcester Railroad.
Worcester Art Museum www.worcesterart.org	55 Salisbury Street Worcester, MA 01609 508-799-4406	Sat	1 PM - 4 PM
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World-renowned for its 35,000-piece collection, the museum features must-see masterpieces spanning the globe from ancient mosaics to Contemporary Art. Special exhibitions showcase masterworks, seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan. Stop in café and museum shop.
Ecotarium www.ecotarium.org	222 Harrington Way Worcester, MA 01604 508-929-2700	Sat	10 AM - 5 PM
		Sun	12 - 5 PM
		Mon	9:30 AM - 4 PM
EcoTarium is well rooted in the Worcester community as an organization dedicated to the study of science and nature with a focus on hands-on exploration and discovery. The building and grounds are an accessible learning and discovery center for families. Our Mission: To contribute to a better world by inspiring a passion for science and nature through discovery.
MA Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center & Wildlife Sanctuary lcarlin@massaudubon.org www.massaudubon.org	414 Massasoit Road Worcester, MA  01604 Deborah Cary, Director 508-753-6087	Sat	Bird Walk for Adults 7 - 9:30 AM Visitor Center 9 AM  - 4 PM
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The Massachusetts Audubon Society is the largest conservation organization in New England. Enjoy wildlife sanctuaries and nature trails. Visitor Center will be running various Blackstone Valley themed videos throughout the weekend. Gift Shop.
Rhode Island
Burrillville
Grace Note Farm Inn - Benjamin Smith Homestead Farm vsindelar@peoplepc.com www.racenotefarmweb.com	969 Jackson Schoolhouse Rd. Pascoag, R.I. Virginia Sindelar, Owner/innkeeper (401) 567-0354	Sat
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Special Tour for Footsteps week end approximately 1 hour. Come join the fun of a wild plant/nature walk, tour the inn, learn of it's history dating back to 1730, sample recipes from the time of Thomas Jefferson, $15.PP children under 12, $7. Open daily for getaway vacations. Fine dining, pastoral setting. Check website for activities; gracenotefarmweb.com.
Burrillville Historical & Preservation Society bmencucci@cox.net www.bhps.org	Bridgeton School - 16 Laurel Hill Avenue Pascoag, RI  02859 Betty Mencucci 401-568-8449	Sat	9 AM  - 3:30 PM
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Come to the Bridgeton School on October 6th to see a video on the history of Burrillville titled "Burrillville Celebrates 200 Years of History. It was written and produced by Betty and Carlo Mencucci and is 1 hr and 52 minutes in length. There will be showings at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. There will be a special exhibit of Indian Acres photographs and artifacts. Indian Acres Dairy was once the largest farm in town and is covered in the video.
Central Falls
The Lysander and Susan Flagg Museum & Culture Center & Central Falls Library laurame@lori.state.ri.us www.cflibrary.org	209 Central Street Central Falls, RI  02063 401-727-7440	Sat	10 AM  - 3 PM
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Self-guided tour of library/historical architecture and information regarding it's history.
Cumberland
Blackstone River Theatre Russell@riverfolk.org http://www.riverfolk.org	549 Broad Street Cumberland, RI  02864 Russell Gusetti 401-725-9272	Sat	6 PM - 10 PM
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New England Mandolin Ensemble featuring Carlo Aonzo. This Ensemble is dedicated to revitalizing this traditional American format by exploring new directions as well as old. Members come from diverse musical backgrounds from jazz and classical to bluegrass and folk music traditions around the world. Music includes jazz, classical, and traditional folk music and features both intricately composed and improved music for 4 mandolin-family instruments. See web site for more info.
New Dawn Earth Center dturcotte@mercynortheast.org www.newdawnearthcenter.org	75 Wrentham Road Cumberland, RI  02864 Denise Turcotte 401-333-1341	Sat	10 AM - 4 PM - Morning Hike 10 AM - 11:30 AM & History 2
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From farms to wildlife habitat: a morning hike History of Earth through rocks and the story of Cumberlandite, RI's state rock.
Cumberland Public Library - "The Monastery" (+ 9 Men's Misery) betty@cumberlandlibrary.org www.cumberlandlibrary.org	1464 Diamond Hill Road Cumberland, RI 02864 Bett Havrylik, Reference Librarian 401-333-2552	Sat	Dawn - Dusk Saturday Library Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
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First mass grave site in America dating from the King Philips War. Enjoy self-guided of library grounds, the Monastery and the 9 men's misery
Blackstone Valley Outfitters marks174@cs.com www.bvori.com	2 Mendon Road Cumberland, RI   02864 401-312-0369 Mr. Mark Pawlitschek, owner	Sat	7 AM - 8 PM
		Sun	12 - 6 PM
		Mon	9 AM - 9 PM
Our product line at Blackstone Valley Outfitters covers the following wide variety of outdoor activities and equipment rentals including guided tours on the Blackstone River, Travel Information and the Blackstone Valley Outfitters Outing Club.
East Providence
John Hunt House efg403@aol.com www.ephist.org	Hunts Mills Road Rumford, RI  02916 401-438-1750 Edna Anness, Curator	Sat	1 - 4 PM
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Tour of the Hunt House museum which also features its 18th century furniture plus its well known Rumford Baking Powder collection.
Glocester
Old Stone Mill Antiques & Treasure oldstonemill@cox.net	1169 Putnam Pike, Rte. 44 Chepachet, RI 02814 401-710-7166 Debra McCarron	Sat	11 AM  - 6 PM
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History of OLD STONE MILL ANTIQUES & TREASURES -- a Chepachet historic landmark on the Chepachet River built in 1814, originally a textile mill (3 floors) now houses 3 floors of antiques & treasures from primitives to 50's 60's & 70's collectibles. Come visit our warm & friendly atmosphere with a little history of our Chepachet historic mill and relax into a bygone era. Today, the new owners, Debra McCarron & Lawrence D'Ercole welcome all to the OLD STONE MILL ANTIQUES & TREASURES...
The Town Trader thetowntrader@cox.net www.thetowntrader.com	1177 Putnam Pike Chepachet, RI  02814 Charles & Eileen Wilson 401-568-8800	Sat	11 AM  - 5 PM
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A family-owned antique shop in the Chepachet Village Historic District located in a 1690's trading post featuring hand-hewn beams, flueless beehive brick fireplace in center of the oldest part of the building. The structure is the oldest in the village which is also known as the Lydia Slocum House and was the birthplace of RI Attorney General Ziba Slocum and the home of Charles Carlton, Spanish-American War Veteran.
Freewill Baptist Church kateS832@aol.com www.chepachetfreewill.org	1213 Putnam Pike Chepachet, RI 02814 Kathryn G. Steere 401-568-3771	Sat
		Sun	2:30 PM (Church open for services 10 AM  and will remain open until 4 PM)
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An illustrated talk by Pastor Emeritus Jeffrey Brooke-Stewart on the life and involvement of Pastor A.H. Morrell in Chepachet (1881 - 1886) along with period gospel hymns sung by those attending and accompanied by Marilyn Knight, Church Organist. Rev. Morrell's diary provided a fascinating snap-shot of the Chepachet church and village life in 1882, Further research by Jeff Brooke-Stewart, uncovered the enormous impact that Rev. Morrell and colleagues and indeed the entire New England Free Will Baptists had upon the outcome of the Civil War as they believed that the practice of one man owning another, and the behavior of breaking up families by selling family members was fundamentally wrong and that the nation had a responsibility to stop the practice, and that society as a whole, had a responsibility to provide education for the freed people. Brooke-Stewart will tell the broad story of Rev. Morell and the Free Will Baptist's association with emancipation. During the presentation, many local residents will find references to their ancestors.
Brown and Hopkins Country Store brownandhopkins@aol.com www.brownandhopkins.com	1179 Putnam Pike Chepachet, RI  02814 Elizabeth McIntyre, Owner 401-568-4830	Sat	10 AM - 5 PM
		Sun	12  - 5 PM
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Visit the oldest country store in continuous operation in the United States, erected in 1799. Browse our two floors and discover wonderful gifts for yourself, friends and family. Candles, quilts, Old World Christmas ornaments, framed prints, and more! Of course, you’ll still find old fashioned candy (still some for just a penny!), gourmet specialties from Stonewall Kitchen, Vermont cheddar cheese, yard goods and an assortment of antiques.
The Old Post Office Antiques	1178 Putman Pike Chepachet, RI   02814 Jere Henault, owner	Sat	10 AM - 5 PM
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		Mon	12  - 5 PM
Old house and post office filled with treasures of different styles.
Job Armstrong Store & Glocester Historical Society Jb1pb1@cox.net www.glocesterheritagesociety.org	1181 Main Street Chepachet, RI  02814 Mr. Harry Anderson, President 401-568-8967	Sat	1 - 4 PM
		Sun	1 - 4 PM
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Visit one of the largest of the 23 dry goods store in Chepachet operating during the early 1800's. Visitors' Center, Exhibits, items such as reproduced antique photos, maps, history books, etc.
Lincoln
Valentine Whitman, Jr. House coachrick@cox.net	1147 Great Rd. Lincoln, RI  02865 Pat Choiniere 401-334-2182	Sat	1 - 4 PM
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There will be an open house from 1 - 4 pm on Saturday, October 6th. I will be giving tours and serving refreshments on that day.
Bikeway at the Blackstone River State Park Visitors Center www.riparks.com	Rte. 295N - Between exits 9 & 10 Lincoln, RI  02865	Sat	Dawn - Dusk
		Sun	Dawn - Dusk
		Mon	Dawn - Dusk
Bikeway - 11 miles along the Blackstone River are now open.
Captain Wilbur Kelly House khmuseum@earthlink.net	Lower River Rd. Lincoln, RI 02865 Al Klyberg 401-333-0295	Sat	9 AM - 5 PM
		Sun	9 AM - 5 PM
		Mon	9 AM - 5 PM
Guided tours of the Captain Wilbur Kelly House Museum. Parking lot can be reached by taking Storr Street (from Rte. 122) to the Ashton Mill Parking Lot.
Kelly House Transportation Museum Chuck_Arning@nps.go	Along the Bikeway Ashton, RI  Lincoln Al Klyberg 401.762.0440	Sat	10 AM
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Guided Canal Bike Tour along the Blackstone Valley Bikeway & the Blackstone Canal. Saturday, October 6, 2007 Meet at 10:00 AM at the Kelly House Transportation Museum on the Bikeway across from the Ashton Mill, bring your bicycle and you must wear a bike helmet. Tour will be lead by RI-DEM Interpreter Guide Al Klyberg and By Tom Ross of the National Park Service. Tour will last approximately 1 1/2 hrs. Story: Blackstone Canal history. Development of the Bikeway
North Smithfield
Fort Refuge kcalcagno@asri.org www.asri.org	1443 Providence Pike North Smithfield, RI  02896 Kim Calcagno, Refuge Manager 401-949-5454	Sat	9 AM - dusk
		Sun	9 AM - dusk
		Mon	9 AM