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MASSACHUSETTS
Blackstone
EAST BLACKSTONE QUAKER MEETING HOUSE & CEMETER
[W-21]
Elm Street, Blackstone, MA 01504
401-434-7218
fax: 401-434-7218
Contact: Harriet C. Sharp Email address:
hcsharp2740@msn.com
Learn about the history of the meeting house &
burial grounds told by its members.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 1-4pm
Monday: 12-2
pm
CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH [W-23]
Church St., Blackstone, MA 01504
401-883-7885
fax: 401-883-3075
Contact: Marc Greenwald Email address:
marcjvg154@comcast.net
Website: www.cccob.org
Learn about the history of the Christ church.
Sunday: 12-4pm
HISTORICAL MUSEUM [W-24]
23 Main St, Blackstone, MA 01504
508-883-4821
Contact:
Carolyn Powers
Guided tour of the museum. Refreshments
(pastries, coffee and tea)
Saturday: 10am-4pm
DANIELS FARMSTEAD [V-20]
286 Mendon St, Blackstone, MA 01504
508-726-2042
fax: 508-883-0242
Contact: Justine Brewer Email address:
justine@southwickszoo.com
Website: www.danielsfarmstead.org
Tour of one of the most intact historic
farmsteads remaining in the Blackstone Valley.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday:
12-4pm
BLACKSTONE GORGE [V-24]
Meet at the Blackstone Gorge parking lot on County Road, Blackstone, MA 01504
401-762-0250 / 762-0440
Contact: Julie Riendeau
Join a Volunteer from the Blackstone Valley for
a walk through the Blackstone Gorge, the last remaining wild section of the
river. See how glaciers created the river and enjoy the natural beauty of the
area. Please wear sturdy walking shoes. Free Program! Meet at the Gorge parking
lot on County Rd, Blackstone.
Saturday: 1-2:30pm
Douglas
DOUGLAS ANTIQUE / COLLECTIBLE FLEA MARKET
[N-19]
Bosma Historic Dutch, Hoop Barn Northeast Main St, Douglas, MA 01516
508-278-6027 (week only) 508-476-3298 (weekend only)
Contact: Marlene Bosma Email address:
bosma@USAdatanet.net
Website:
www.douglasfleamarket.com
Tours and annual clearance barn sale.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 8am-4pm
Monday:
10am-2pm
DOUGLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY E.N. JENCKES STORE
MUSEUM [N-20]
283 Main Street, Douglas, MA 01516
508-476-3856
Contact:
Jean Pybas
Enjoy a typical small town country store of a
hundred years ago restored by the Douglas Historical Society. This site was the
lifeblood of the community, selling everything from ladders to lace, furniture
to feather plumes.
Saturday: 12-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
WALLIS POND WALK - DOUGLAS STATE FOREST [K-20]
Douglas State Forest, gate at the causeway.
508-341-4876
Contact:
Lisa Moczynski
Email address: lmosczynski@hotmail.com
Interpretive walk will explore the natural
history and cultural landscape of a former saw mill site in the historic Douglas
State Forest. Led by Lisa Moczynski with state forest staff. Wear hiking boots
and dress for the outside. Fee: $10 on site.
Saturday: 8:30am Sunday: 8:30am
Grafton
WILLARD HOUSE & CLOCK MUSEUM [O-8]
11 Willard Street, North Grafton, MA 01536 (Off Rte. 30 south of Tufts
Veterinary School) 508-839-3500
Contact: John Stephens
Email address: john@willardhouse.org
Website: www.willardhouse.org
Guided tours. Over 80 Willard clocks are
exhibited in the birthplace and original workshop of the Willard clockmakers,
along
with family portraits, furnishings and other Willard family heirlooms.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 1-4pm
FLAMING LEAVES FALL FOLIAGE PHOTOGRAPHY WALK [Q-11]
Historic Kittville, Rte 140 (Upton St), Grafton, MA
508-839-3367
Contact:
John La Point Email address:
glfjl@aol.com
Enjoy a 90-minute interpretive walk for an
amateur photographer or those interested in learning the history of the former
Grafton mill village of Kittville. Parking available at Grafton Town Beach on
State Route 140 on the left just past the Silver Lake Dam.
Saturday: 1:30pm Sunday: Rain day 1:30pm
1853 FARNUMSVILLE FIREHOUSE [O-12]
3 A Main Street (Rte 122/122 A Junction, across from Cumberland Farms)
508-839-9345
Contact:
Dan Finn
Open house and guided tours.
Sunday: 12-4pm
HASSANAMESIT INDIAN RESERVATION
80 Bringham Hill Rd, Grafton, MA 01536 (behind Town Hall)
508-865-9800 fax: 508-865-9988
Contact: Walter Vichers Email address:
kgentzler@nipmucnation.org
Website: www.nipmucnation.org
Open house and guided tours of the Nipmuc
Tribal National Reservation. Learn about the culture and traditions.
Sunday: 10am-2pm
Hopedale
THE LITTLE RED SHOP [V-15]
12 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA 01747 (north of Town Hall)
508-473-2779 fax: 508-634-8095
Contact: Dan Malloy Email address:
danm41@netscape.com
Website:
www.geocities.com/daninhopedale
Guided tour of shop and other activities. Come
learn about the Draper family and their manufacture of looms.
Saturday: 1-4pm Sunday: 1-4pm
Monday: 1-3pm
ADIN BALLOU’S HOUSE [W-15]
64 Dutcher St, Hopedale, MA 01747
508-634-1076
Contact:
Jeanne Kinney Website:
www.adinballou.org
Open house. Learn about Adin Ballou
(1803-1890), the founder of the Hopedale utopian community, was a leading
pacifist, socialist, and abolitionist.
Saturday: 1-3pm Sunday: 1-3pm
Monday: 1-3pm
BANCROFT MEMORIAL LIBRARY [W-16]
50 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA 01747
508-634-2209
fax: 508-634-8095
Contact: Merrily Sparling Email address:
msparlin@cwmars.org
Open House.
Saturday: 10am-2pm
Leicester
LEICESTER COMMON & OTHER BUILDINGS - LEICESTER
HISTORICAL COMMISSION [D-8]
3 Washburn Sq, Leicester, MA 01524 (Town Hall)
508-892-8014
Contact:
Joe Lennerton Email address:
jlennerton@aol.com
A 40 minute guided walking tour of the common
area. Tours will begin every hour on the hour. Tour will include local history
and will highlight the carding industry in the valley as well as the underground
railroad in Leicester.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday:
12-4pm
Mendon
MENDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY [V-17]
3 Main Street, Mendon, MA 01756
508-473-0674 fax:
401-765-7271
Contact: Susan Ober Email address:
sober@omirim.com
Early American antiques and Native American
artifacts from 1700-1900. Large porcelain & ceramics collections from 1750-1940.
Saturday: 10am-4pm
UNITARIAN CHURCH [V-17]
13 Maple St, Mendon, MA 01756
508-473-8681 / 508-473-9524
Contact: David Lowell
Experience the wonderful architecture of this
significant New England church. Learn its history.
Sunday: 12-4pm Monday: 12-4pm
SOUTHWICK’S ZOO [U-20]
2 Southwick Street, Mendon, MA 01756
800-258-9182
fax: 508-883-0242
Contact: Betsey Brewer Email address:
info@southwicks.com
Website: www.southwickszoo.com
Discover the history of the Southwick Homestead
and learn about historical animal ecology. Presentations at the Earth Eco-Education Center at 1 and 2 pm.
Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 10am-5pm
Monday:
10am-5pm
Millbury
THE ASA WATERS MANSION [K-11]
123 Elm St, Millbury, MA (next to Town Hall)
508-865-0855
Contact:
Catherine Elliot Email address:
watersmansion@aol.com
Website: www.asawaters.org
Open House. Showcasing an unprecedented display
of over 40 antique pistols made during the 1800’s at the Waters Armory (once
located on the banks of the Blackstone River). This is a private collection on
site for these four hours only – cannot miss it! There will also be black powder
musket firing demonstrations on the grounds on the half hour. Numerous rooms in
the Mansion will be accessible for self-touring.
Sunday: 12-4pm
CORDIS MILL [L-11]
65 Canal Street, Millbury, MA 01527
508-865-2525
fax: 508-865-2744
Contact: Kathryn Janicki Email address:
KJanicki@DOLBEN.com,
cordismills@dolben.com
Website: www.cordismills.com
Guided tours. Learn about the original 1870s
Mill, where three stories of luxury apartments have been carefully designed and
constructed to afford every amenity while respecting each historic detail.
Saturday: 12-4pm
MILLBURY HISTORICAL MUSEUM [K-11]
123 Elm Street, Millbury, MA 01522 (in The Asa Waters Mansion).
508-865-4192 fax: 508-865-0049
Contact: Frank Gagliardi
Open house
Sunday: 12-4pm
WEST MILLBURY OR GRASS HILL SCHOOL [I-13]
314 West Main Street, Millbury, MA 01522
508-865-4192
fax: 508-865-0049
Contact: Frank Gagliardi
Open House. Discover the one-room school house
in Millbury.
Sunday: 12-2pm
Millville
CHESTNUT HILL MEETING HOUSE & CEMETERY [U-21]
Chestnut Hill Road,
Millville, MA 01529 (On
the corner of Thayer and Chestnut Hill Road). 01529
508-883-7079
Contact:
Margaret Carroll
- Saturday: 1-2pm: Open house w/interpretation
- Saturday: 2-3pm: Presentation
of the Worcester Women's History Project “Yours for Humanity
– Abby,” a 30 minute one-woman play depicting the life of Abby Kelley Foster
who spoke out against slavery and prejudice and for equal rights for women.
Presenter: Lynne McKenney Lydick, of the Worcester Women’s History
Project. Offering Accepted.
- Sunday: 1-2pm Open house with interpretation
- Sunday: 2-3pm: Presentation “A Woman of
1769” relates to the role the meeting house and the people of Mendon played in
the American Revolution. Offering Accepted.
- Monday: 1-2pm: A narrated self guided tour
of the Chestnut Hill Meeting House Cemetery (1769 to the present). Burial
sites of early settlers and revolutionary soldiers are discussed in this
330-grave colonial cemetery tour.
MILLVILLE LOCK, TRIAD BRIDGE [U-23]
Corner of Central and Hope St, Millville, MA 01529
401-762-0250
fax: 401-762-0530
Contact: Stephen V. Giardini Email address:
barbara_dixon@nps.gov
Website: www.nps.gov/blac/home.htm
www.blackstonedaily.com/millvillelock.htm
1.5 mile walking tour
Saturday: 2pm Sunday: 2pm
Monday: 2pm
ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (1892) [T-23]
63 Central Street, Millville, MA 01529
508-883-7079
Contact:
Margaret Carroll
Narrated history of the church. Discover a
small Gothic Revival structure built by members of a large Swedish community,
which has served Methodist and Baptist congregations since 1964. Now it serves
the community as the New Hope Baptist Church. Ample parking adjunct to 49
Central Street.
Saturday: 1-3pm
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (1850) [T-23]
49 Central St., Millville, MA 01529
508-883-7079
Contact:
Margaret Carroll
Narrated historical presentation. Discover a
fabulous church designed by noted architect, Richard Upjohn. The granite block
structure is distinguished by a parapet tower with a pair of belfry gables.
Ample parking area adjunct to the church.
Saturday: 1-3pm
Northbridge
GEORGE MARTSON WHITIN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION, INC
[P-17]
60 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 (a.k.a. Whitin Community Center) Historic
Whitin
Park & John C. Whitin Historic Photo Gallery.
508-234-8184
Self-guided walking tours of historic sites,
recreational swimming reduced fee of $2.50 per person.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday:
12-4pm
HARVEST FESTIVAL [P-17]
Memorial Park, Memorial Sq, Whitinsville, MA
508-234-9261
Contact:
Julie Polucha
Children’s activities and games, food booths,
rag sale, silent auction, craft sales and nature’s table. Sponsored by the
Village Congregational Church.
Saturday: 9-3pm
A WALK WITH THE WHITINS [P-17]
Saturday: 11am-3pm
The walk begins at 11am at the Historical
Society Building. The tour includes the
following stops:
HISTORICAL SOCIETY BUILDING [P-17]
1 Elm Place, Whitinsville, MA 015116
508-476-2893
Contact:
William Brouwer
Tour of the House.
Saturday: 11am-3pm
ALTERNATIVES UNLIMITED INC (1826) WHITIN BRICK
MILL [P-17]
54 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA 01588
508-234-6232
fax: 508-234-6179
Contact: Email address:
tom.saupe@alternativesnet.org
Website: www.altrntvs.org
Tour. Display of the planned renovations.
Saturday: 11am-3pm
1847 WHITIN COTTON MILL
Visual, it will be showcased to you during the
walking tour.
NORTHBRIDGE TOWN HALL (1874) [P-17]
1 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588
508-234-6833
Contact:
Ken Warchol
Tour of the Town Hall.
Saturday: 11am-3pm
GEORGE MARTSON WHITIN MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION, INC
[P-17]
60 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 (a.k.a. Whitin Community Center) Historic
Whitin
Park & John C. Whitin Historic Photo Gallery.
508-234-8184
fax: 508-234-0625
Contact: Alison Specter Email address:
whitcomm@kersur.net
Website: www.OurGym.org
Self-guided walking tours of historic sites,
recreational swimming reduced fee of $2.50
per person.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday:
12-4pm
THE ALDRICH SCHOOL [P-17]
Hill Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588
508-234-6310
Contact:
Andrew Myres
Tour of the first Northbridge High School circa
1896.
Saturday: 11am-3pm
VILLAGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH [P-17]
Church Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588
508-234-5043
Contact:
Spaulding Auldrich Email address:
norma140@juno.com
Tour of the church.
Saturday: 11am-3pm
WHITINSVILLE SOCIAL LIBRARY [P-17]
17 Church Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588
508-234-2151 ext 4
fax: 508-234-3718
Contact: Christine McLaughlin / Elizabeth Shaughnessy
Email address:
cmclaughlin@northbridgemass.org
Website:
www.northbridgemass.org/wsl/wslhome.htm
Tour of the building. Display of old photos and
Whitin memorabilia.
Saturday: 11am-3pm
MEMORIAL PARK
Visual, it will be showcased to you during the
walking tour.
MEMORIAL SQUARE
Visual, it will be showcased to you during the
walking tour.
Sutton
VAILLANCOURT FOLK ART [M-14]
145 Armsby Rd, Sutton, MA 01590
508-865-9183 fax:
508-865-4140
Contact: Gary Vaillancourt Email address:
gfvsutton@aol.com
Website: www.valfa.com
Open house. Vaillancourt handcrafts the finest
in Christmas collectables including German glass ornaments and historic
chalkware figures hand made from our collection of 3,000 antique chocolate
molds.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday:
12-4pm
WATERS FARM [J-17]
53 Waters Road, Sutton, MA 01590
508-865-4886 or 508-865-0101 farm answering
service fax: 508- 865-8721 fax cover required
Contact:
Bud Gurney Email address:
wmbien@yahoo.com
Website:
www.watersfarm.com
Open house. Discover a hilltop homestead built
in 1757 by Stephen Waters, listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
is located in Sutton, Massachusetts overlooking beautiful Lake Manchaug. With
stunning views of the lake, barns, outbuildings, and pristine farmland, Waters
Farm offers visitors a rare glimpse of 19th century New England farm life at its
best.
Saturday: 12-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday: 12-4pm
EATON FARM CONFECTIONERS [L-14]
30 Burbank Rd., Sutton, MA 01590
508-865-5235
fax: 508-865-7087
Contact: Rich Lukason Website:
www.eatonfarmcandies.com
Discover one of the oldest independent candy
manufacturers in America since 1892
Saturday: 11am-3pm Sunday: 11am-3pm
Monday:
12-4pm
BRICK BLOCK [K-14]
314 Boston Rd, Sutton Center, MA 01590
508-865-6928
Contact:
Linda Sinacola Email address:
hotelpond@juno.com
Tour the exceptionally preserved Historic
Washington Hall in the brick block building in Sutton Center.
Saturday: 9am-3pm Monday: 11am-3pm
Upton
SWEETWILLIAM FARM [R-10]
153 North Street, Upton, MA 01568
508-529-2000
fax: 508-464-0051
Contact: Caroline Nicholson / Gail Harrington
Email address:
sweetwilliamfarm@charter.net
Website: www.sweetwilliamfarm.com
Cider and butter making demonstrations; local
crafters & artisans; wool spinning demonstration; historic farm equipment
display; historic clothing & home accessory display; holiday cards photo
sessions & custom print ordering option; scrap booking, tattoos & face painting,
hayrides, sandwiches, salads, drinks and novelty ice cream are available for
lunch, and much more!!!
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday:
12-4pm
UPTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM [S-13]
2 Main Street, Upton 01568
508-529-6600 fax:
508-529-1010
Contact: Barbara Burke Email address:
UptonHistoricalSociety@yahoo.com
Website:
www.rootsweb.com/~mauhs/
Enjoy different walking tours of historic town
sites. Maps will be available.
Saturday: 2-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Uxbridge
BLACKSTONE HERITAGE STATE PARK RIVER BEND FARM
[R-18]
287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569
508-278-7604
Contact: Val E. Stegemoen
Email address:
blackstone.heritage@state.ma.us
Website:
mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/blst.htm
Costumed interpretation. The site recalls the
role of canals in transporting raw materials and manufactured goods between
emerging industrial centers. Walk along restored sections of the canal and
towpath from the visitors center. View “Farm to Factory” exhibits located in the
historic Voss barn.
Exhibit: The Archaeological Study and
Relocation of the Almshouse Burying Ground of Uxbridge. It addresses the
questions about the 1985 excavation of the 19th century burying ground in the
path of the widening of Rt. 146. Learn what the Boston University, Department of
Public Archaeology study of the remains revealed about the community and the
local poor farm system of caring for our less fortunate neighbors. The exhibit
is open weekends 10am-4pm.River Bend Farm Visitor?s Center at 508 278-6486 or
the Uxbridge Historic Cemetery Committee at 508 278-2133.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday:
12-4pm
QUAKER MEETINGHOUSE OF SOUTH UXBRIDGE [R-22]
On the corner of Quaker Highway (MA-146A) and Aldrich Street. (MA-98), Uxbridge,
MA 01569 508-278-2971
Contact: Richard Frechette
Email address:
Richard.Frechette@doc.ri.gov
Open house and on-going presentation and
discussion on the early Quakers of South Uxbridge. Come experience this great
example of an early meeting house.
Sunday: 12-4pm
IRONSTONE DISTRICT SCHOOL # 7 SOUTH UXBRIDGE
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [S-23]
106 Ironstone Road, Uxbridge, MA 01569
508-278-6218 508-278-3287
Contact: Cynthia Walenty Email address:
walenty75@charter.net
Tour this 19th Century furnished school house.
Sunday: 12-4pm
WILD BIRD GARDENS [R-18]
287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569 (at River Bend Farm).
508-234-0111 fax: 508-234-6838
Contact: Jeff and Barbara Hickson Website:
www.wildbirdgardens.com
Narrated history tours by kayak through the
Blackstone River Park. $50 per person including kayak, paddles and life jackets
or $20 per person if you bring your own equipment. Sign up now, limited space!
Saturday: 1-4pm Sunday: 1-4pm
CORNET JOHN FARNUM HOUSE [R-19]
44 Mendon St (RT 16), Uxbridge, MA 01569
508-278-9426
Contact:
Shirley Begin
Displays and interpreters will talk about the
Farnum House, built c. 1710. It has been extensively restored and today contains
many early furnishing. Today the house is maintained by the Uxbridge Historical
Commission and Historical Society.
Sunday: 12-4 pm
DEBORAH WHEELOCK CHAPTER HOUSE, DAUGHTERS OF
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION [PR-19]
North Main Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569
Contact: Deborah Wheelock Chapter Email address:
offcenter01569@aol.com
Visit this early Uxbridge residence, located
adjacent to the Uxbridge Common.
Sunday: 12-4 pm
Worcester
WORCESTER CENTER FOR CRAFTS [I-5]
25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA 01609
508-753-8183
fax: 508-797-5626
Contact: Amy Black Email address:
wcc@worcestercraftcenter.org
Website: www.worcestercraftcenter.org
The Worcester Center for Crafts is New
England’s center for craft education. Established in 1856 as the Worcester
Employment Society, the Center forged a tradition for economic empowerment by
teaching immigrants the skills needed to create and sell crafts. Visit the great
Gallery Gift Shop.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday:
12-4pm
WORCESTER HISTORICAL MUSEUM [I-6]
30 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609
508-753-8278
fax: 508-753-9070
Contact: Bill Wallace Email address:
info@worcesterhistory.org
Website: www.worcesterhistory.org
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. BE OUR GUEST! Join us this day for FREE - EXHIBITION OFF THE
SHELVES: Worcester from A to Z.
Saturday: 10am-4pm
SALISBURY MANSION, WORCESTER ART MUSEUM,
INSTITUTE PARK AND MORE! [I-6]
40 Highland Street, Worcester, MA 1609
508-753-8278
fax: 508-753-9070
Contact: Bill Wallace Email address:
info@worcesterhistory.org
Website: www.worcesterhistory.org
Would you be invested in the Blackstone Canal?
Explore the wealth and history of two prominent Worcester families that chose to
do just that! Experience material culture, the build environment and more… 2 –
2.5 hour Walking Tour – Rain or
shine! Program by reservation. $10 Admission. Tour starts at the Salisbury
Mansion.
Saturday: 1pm
CHILDHOOD HOME OF U.S. POET LAUREATE STANLEY
KUNITZ [J-7]
4 Woodford Street, Worcester MA 01607
508-797-4770
Contact:
Greg and Carol Stockmal Email address:
cajohnsonj@aol.com
Website: www.wcpa.homestead.com
Poet, editor, essayist, translator, who became
America’s 10th poet laureate at the age of 95, succeeding Robert Pinsky. First
published in 1930. He has written in conversational tone of such complex themes
as the work of a poet, loss, time, and the chaos of inner life. Poetry readings,
talk, tour of our site including peartree!!!
Saturday: 10am-4pm
HIGGINS ARMORY MUSEUM [I-4]
100 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606
508-853-6015
Contact:
Tara Young Email address:
higgins@higgins.org
Website: www.higgins.org
Enjoy the distinction of the only museum in the
Western Hemisphere entirely devoted to the study and display of arms and armor.
Discover the vaulted Medieval Great Hall. Artifacts ranging from Corinthian
helmets of ancient Greece to ornate suits of armor from the height of the
Renaissance give our visitors an exciting glimpse into the past.
Saturday:
10am-4pm: Performance of “Shakespare's Greatest Hits” with actor Richard Clark
at 2:30pm. Free with admission.
Sunday: 12-4pm
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT AMERICAN MUSEUM, UNION
STATION [J-7]
2 Washington Sq, Union Station, Worcester, MA
508-770-1515
fax: 508-526-8787
Contact: Cyrus D. Lipsitt Email address:
events@fdrheritage.org
lipsitt@fdrheritage.org
Website: www.fdrheritage.org
Newly opened museum!! Eleanor Roosevelt to
visit Worcester! A one-woman performance by Enela Dodd in “Meet Eleanor
Roosevelt” a factual and humorous portrayal of Eleanor Roosevelt. Also, Dr.
Cathy Knepper will discuss and sign her recent book “Dear Mrs. Roosevelt:
Letters to Eleanor Roosevelt during Depression and War.” Swing and big band
music will be
performed by the Sonic Explorers. A gallery talk by Dr. Joseph Plaud, FDR
collector and Museum president will follow. FREE ADMISSION! Reservations
required, as space is limited. Email us or call us with name, phone number, and
number of people attending.
Saturday: 1pm, Full program
Monday: 10am-4pm,
Regular Museum hours.
BROAD MEADOW BROOK CONSERVATION CENTER AND
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
414 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA 01604
508-753-6087
The Massachusetts Audubon Society Explore over
400 acres of woods, fields, streams, and marsh. Look for 78 different species of
butterflies, prowl for owls, or learn to snowshoe. Enjoy interpretive exhibits
including a large 3-D model of the entire
sanctuary and a wall-to-ceiling map of the Blackstone River watershed. Trails
are open everyday dawn to dust. Call for registration.
Saturday: 9am-4pm, Open House. Sat: 10am,
Preschool Story Hour Sat: 2pm, Intro to Nature Photography
Sunday: 12:30-4pm, Open House
RHODE ISLAND
Burrillville
BRIDGETON SCHOOL, BURRILLVILLE HISTORICAL &
PRESERVATION SOCIETY [N-27]
16 Laurel Hill Ave Box 93, Pascoag, RI 02859
401-568-8449
Contact: Betty Mencucci
Email address:
bmencucci@earthlink.net
Website: www.bhps.org
Story of Bridgeton School Exterior Restoration
work (1pm). 1883 Butter Making demonstration w/ Davis Swing Churn & video on the
Bridgeton School Bell Tower Restoration (2-3:30pm). Come sample freshly churned
butter on many
delicious breads served with an assortment of hot and cold teas. Old Photo
exhibit.
Saturday: 12-5pm Sunday: 12-5pm
Monday: 12-5pm
JESSE SMITH LIBRARY [P-27]
144 Main Street, Harrisville, RI
401-568-8244
fax: 401-568-8244
Contact: Sandra P. Mundy Email address:
jmslibray@jmslibrary.org
Website: www.jmslibrary.org
Walking tour of Levy Buildings Complex
(buildings on National Register), Harrisville Village. Refreshments will be
available
following tours.
Saturday: 10am-4pm. Tours at 10:30 am, 1pm and
3 pm starting at the library.
Central Falls
THE LYSANDER AND SUSAN FLAGG MUSEUM & CULTURAL
CENTER [DD-32]
209 Central Street, Central Falls, RI
Contact:
Laura Marlene Email address:
laurame@lori.state.ri.us
Website: www.cflibrary.org
Guided tours and Sullivan Ballou exhibits on
civil war history.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday:
12-4pm
401-727-7440
RIVER FRONT COMMONS [DD-31]
Broad Street & Madeira Ave, Central Falls, RI
401-727-7425
Contact:
Anthony Tager Email address:
cfrecreation@centralfallsri.us
Fishing tournament on Saturday 10/8. Concert on
the river on Sunday 10/9.
Saturday: 8-2pm Sunday: 1-3pm
SAMUEL SLATER CANAL BOAT [DD-31]
Central Falls Landing
401-724-2200
Contact:
Amanda Wood Email address:
blackstoneamanda@conversent.net
Website: www.tourblackstone.com
Wine and Cheese Cruise on the Blackstone River.
Reservations required. Reservations required, limited sitting. Experience an
authentic British canal boat ride on board of the Samuel Slater.
Monday: 5pm, Wine and Cheese Cruise
HERITAGE PARADE
Starting at the Central Falls Landing (corner of Broad St. & Madeira Ave.)
finish at Jencks Park
Registration: 401-727-7400
Day of the event: 401-374-2487
Contact: Betty Crowley for registration; Ann Walter on the day of event
Enjoy the Heritage Day Parade
Monday: 11am
PAWTUCKET HAIR CLOTH MILL, BLACKSTONE LOFTS
[C-33]
501 Roosevelt Ave., Central Falls, RI 02863
401-369-0177
Contact:
K.B. Chaudhary (Bush) Email address:
rxri@cox.net
Paint a mural in Central Falls. Learn about the
history of the Pawtucket Hair Cloth Mill
Saturday: 10am-2pm Sunday: 10am-2pm
ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH [DD-32]
12 Clinton Street, Central Falls, RI 02863
401-722-9449
Contact:
Modesta Pellot Email address:
stgeorgeschurch@msn.com
Experience this historic Episcopal church
located next to the Town library. Tour of the building.
Saturday: 10am-4pm
Cumberland
CUMBERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY, “THE MONASTERY” & 9
MEN’S MISERY [DD-27]
1464 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI
401-333-2552
fax: 401-334-0578
Contact: Betty Havrylik Email address:
reference@cumberlandlibrary.org
Website: www.cumberlandlibrary.org
Community Room on 2nd floor. First mass grave
site in America dating from the King Philips War. Enjoy a 1-hour talk by David
Balfour about history of the library, the Monastery and the 9 men’s misery
Saturday: 2pm Sunday: 2pm
BLACKSTONE RIVER THEATRE [CC-30]
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI 02864
401-725-9272 fax: 401-725-9278
Contact: Russell Gusetti Email address:
russell@riverfolk.org
Website: www.riverfolk.org
Concert of Irish music with Aoife Clancy - $12
on Saturday 10/8. “Turtle Talk” on Sunday 10/9 at 11am. Recommended for
K-through 6th grade. 75 mins activitiy. Kids $4 & Adults $6. Seating is limited
to only 50 people so reservations are strongly recommended!
Sunday 10/9 1-3pm: Open House
Saturday: 8pm
Sunday: 11am-3pm
East Providence
JOHN HUNT HOUSE, TEN MILE RIVER [FF-36]
Hunts Mills Road, Rumford, RI 02916
401-438-1750
Contact:
David Kelleher Email address:
info@ephist.org
Website:
www.ephist.org
Open House. A Walking Tour of the Historic
Village of Phillipsdale on Saturday and Sunday. Tour includes the mills,
the village church, school, store and mill houses, all built and owned by Mr.
Eugene Phillips, from whom the village gets its name. Area around house includes
beautiful gardens, falls in the river, an 1895 Pump House and the last remaining
building of the Hunts Mills Amusement Park. Tours begin at 1 pm the Grace
Chapel on Roger Williams Ave. in East Providence. Roger Williams Ave is off
Newport Ave. (Rt.1A)
Saturday: Open House 1-4pm. Tours 1pm
Sunday: Open House 1-4pm. Tours 1pm Monday: Open House 1-4pm (Rain day
for Saturday and Sunday Tours)
Glocester
BROWN & HOPKINS COUNTRY STORE [P-30]
1179 Putnam Pike (Rte 44), Chepachet, RI
401-568-4830
fax: 401-568-4820
Contact: Liz McIntyre Email address:
brownandhopkins@aol.com
Website: www.brownandhopkins.com
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.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday:
12-4pm
THE OLD POST OFFICE ANTIQUES [P-30]
1178 Putman Pike (RT 44), Chepachet, RI
401-568-1795
Contact:
Jere Henault
[To be posted shortly]
Saturday: 11am-5pm Sunday: 12-5pm
Monday:
12-5pm
STAGECOACH TAVERN [P-30]
1157 Putman Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814
Contact: Domenic Iacone
Tour and experience local Tourfare like an
early settler. The remnants of the original structure show at the rear of the
building. By the time of the Dorr Rebellion in 1842, the building was known as
Jedediah Sprague's Tavern. 401-568-2275
Sunday: 12-4pm Monday: 12-4pm
OLD STONE MILL [P-30]
1191 Main Street, Rt. 44, Chepachet, RI 02814
401-568-6662 / 401-261-6555
Contact: Amy & Claudio Mara Email address:
amy@stonemillantiques.com
Website: www.stonemillantiques.com
Tour the building constructed by Lawton Owen
that was originally used as a store by several succeeding owners over the years.
The building was added to until it eventually grew to three times its original
length, and was used as a textile mill until 1969.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm to be
confirmed
JOB ARMSTRONG STORE [P-30]
1181 Main Street Chepachet RI 02814 Glocester Heritage Society Headquarters
401-568-8967
Contact:
Edna Kent Email address:
kenthist@earthlink.net
Website:
www.glocesterheritagesociety.org
Visit one of the largest of the thirteen dry
goods and grocery stores in Rhode Island. It is now the Headquarters of the
Glocester Heritage Society, and includes a Visitor Center and Living Museum with
artisans demonstrating the crafts of their ancestors – spinning, weaving,
quilting, and rug hooking. Crafts are on sale in this restored country store.
Saturday: 11-3pm
FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH [P-30]
(CANCELLED)
1213 Putnam Pike (West), Chepachet, RI 02814
401-568-3771, 401-568-4351
Contact: Kathryn Steere Email address:
kates832@aol.com
Website:
chepachetfreewill.org
The Newport Artillery was billeted here during
the Dorr Rebellion in 1842, and Old Home Days began there in 1903. Music at the
meeting house in Chepachet. Enjoy the Greenville Choral Ensemble, directed by
Charles Greathouse. Organist: Marilyn Knight. Donations accepted. Join the
fellowship and refreshments after the concert!
Sunday: Cancelled
GLOCESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S WALKING TOUR
[P-30]
Glocester Town Hall. Meet at 1145 Putnam Pike, corner of RT 44 and Douglas Hook
Road 401-568-8967 fax: 401-568-3371 or 401-568-5757
Contact: Edna Kent Email address:
kenthist@earthlink.net
Website: www.glocesterhistorian.com
Job Armstrong Store, Town Trader, Evans School
House, Glocester Light Infantry Armory, and more!! Walking tour from Main St. to
Tanyard Lane / Oil Mill Lane. Tour starts at 1pm. Join us for the music
performance at the meeting house right after.
Sunday: 1pm – 3:45pm
DR. REUBEN MASON HOUSE & FUTURE DORR REBELLION
MUSEUM [P-31]
1043 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, 02814. Adjacent to Acote’s Hill (site of the final
act of the Dorr Rebellion) 401-568-8967 fax:
401-568-3371 or 401-568-5757
Contact: Edna Kent Email address:
kenthist@earthlink.net
Website: www.glocesterhistorian.com
Tour of the interior of c.1747 colonial house
before restoration. Come listen to stories of discoveries and
background history. An ongoing restoration will be done by the Glocester
Heritage Society.
Monday: 12-4pm
Lincoln
– 300 years in 3 miles “The Heart and Song of the Blackstone River” - Ordinary
People, Everyday Lives
Shuttle buses will be available! Buses will
drive through all the Great Road sites, as well as the Kelly House. The bus
pick up is at the Hannaway Blacksmith Shop, and will stop at each location
throughout the day in a continuous shuttle. Bus shuttles will begin at noon
from Hannaway when the sites open up and will continue on until sites close at
4:00. Buses will run every 15 minutes. Last buses will arrive at Hannaway
between 4:15-4:30.
CAPTAIN WILBUR KELLY HOUSE MUSEUM [BB-29]
Bikeway at the Blackstone River State Park - Lower River Road, Lincoln, RI 02865
401-333-0295
Contact:
Al Klyberg Email address:
khmuseum@earthlink.net
Website: www.riparks.com
Experience the site where all of the
transportation stories of the Blackstone River Valley come together. It is one
of the few
remaining canal buildings in the Valley. Discover exhibits on the construction
and operation of the canal. Operated by RI DEM.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday:
12-4pm
HANNAWAY BLACKSMITH SHOP [BB-30]
669 Great Road, Lincoln, RI 02865
401-726-0597
Contact:
John Scanlon Email address:
john.scanlon@hearthsidehouse.org
Website:
http://www.hearthsidehouse.org
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. Blacksmithing displays and demonstrations.
Saturday: 9-4pm
VALENTINE WHITMAN HOUSE [AA-29]
1149 Great Road, Lincoln, RI, 02865
401-334-2182
Contact:
Pat Choiniere Email address:
coachrick@cox.net
Website: www.townoflincolnri.org
This 17th Century Stone Ender, is the second
oldest house in Lincoln and the site of the first Town Meeting in Smithfield.
Life on and around the Line Quarry. Development of Limerock Lincoln in 1690’s.
Spinning and Quilting demonstration.
Saturday: 12-4pm
HEARTHSIDE [BB-30]
677 Great Road, Lincoln, RI 02865
401-726-0597
Contact:
Kathy Hartley Email address:
kathy.hartley@hearthsidehouse.org
Website:
http://www.hearthsidehouse.org
Tour this 19th century mansion and hear stories
about the turn-of-the century weaving business from costumed guides. Enjoy
traditional Irish and French Canadian music by members of Pendragon (Ken Lyons,
Russell Gusetti,& Bob Druin) from 2-3:30 p.m.
Saturday: 12-4pm. Performance from 2-3:30pm
SAYLESVILLE FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE [CC-31]
374 Great Road, Lincoln, RI 02865
401-724-7249
Contact:
Bruce Downing / Rosanne Cedroni Email address:
bdowning@cox.net
saylesvillefriends@yahoo.com
Built in 1704, this is the oldest meetinghouse
in New England in continuous use.
Saturday: 12-4pm
ELEAZER ARNOLD HOUSE [BB-31]
487 Great Road, Lincoln, RI 02865
401-728-9696
Contact:
George Christie Email address:
gchristie@historicnewengland.org
Website: www.historicnewengland.org
Unique opportunity to experience a historic New
England study property rarely opened to the public. Built by Eleazor Arnold in
1693, the Arnold House is a rare surviving example of a "stone-ender," a once
common building type first developed in the western part of England.
Saturday: 12-4pm
North Smithfield
FORESTDALE RED SCHOOL HOUSE [U-25]
401-769-8177
Contact: Louise Vanhouwe
Step back in time at the old school house in
Forestdale.
Saturday: 10am-4pm
DEERPATH FARM [W-28]
17 Cranberry Ln, North Smithfield, RI 02896
401-769-3174
fax: 401-769-3190
Contact: Monique & John Jevne Email address:
moniquemom@aol.com
Experience the one-of-a-kind dry picking
cranberry farm in the Valley. Take an adventure through the farm’s trails.
Treasure Hunts! Enjoy a nature-scouting venture. Learn about cranberries at an
organic Cranberry Bog. Meet our special guest: local quilter artist and teacher
Elizabeth Martel. Her work will be on display.
Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday: 12-4pm
Pawtucket
SLATER MILL HISTORIC SITE [DD-33]
67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02862
401-725-8638
fax: 401-722-3040
Contact: Richard Danforth / Francine Murphy-Brillon
Email address: info@slatermill.org
Website: http://www.slatermill.org
Experience what life was like for the workers
and families who transformed America from a quiet farming nation to a world
leader. Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 10am-4pm Monday: 10am-4pm
SANDRA FEINSTEIN GAMM THEATRE [EE-33]
172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-723-4266
fax: 401-723-0440
Contact: Gail Hulbert Email address:
gail@gammtheatre.org
Website: www.gammtheatre.org
Enjoy plays of substance and distinction, acted
with excellence and offered to the public in an intimate setting that allows the
audience to be immersed fully in the ambiance of the production and the
interchange between the actors themselves, and between the actors and the
audience.Performances of “Crime and Punishment”. 10% off regular price tickets.
Best to reserve in advance. Call 401-723-4266 and mention Footsteps in History
to receive discount.
Saturday: 8pm Sunday: 2pm
RI WATERCOLOR SOCIETY [FF-34]
Slater Park (in the J.C. Potter Casino), Pawtucket, RI 02861
401-726-1876
Contact:
Mary Lou Moore Email address:
marylou.moore@cox.net
Website: www.riws.org
Visit one of the oldest in the United States.
Housed in the historic boathouse in Slater Park, the interior includes a
permanent gallery with paintings, prints and drawings by wellknown artists. Come
experience a 3 person exhibit of the society.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 5pm
BLACKSTONE VALLEY VISITOR CENTER [DD-33]
175 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02862
401-724-2200
fax: 401-724-1342
Contact: Wendy Jenks Email address:
info@tourblackstone.com
Website:
www.tourblackstone.com/visitorcenter.htm
Video, art gallery, and more…
Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 9am-5pm
Monday:
9am-5pm
BAKER-HANLEY HOUSE, PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF PAWTUCKET [DD-33]
67 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-725-9581
fax: 401-726-0973
Contact: Paul Mowrey Email address:
pawtucket.preservation@verizon.net
Website:
www.pawtucketpreservation.com
Located on Pawtucket's historic Wilkinson Park,
the Baker -Hanley house is an 1823 Brick Federal style house. Possibly designed
by John Holden Greene, a prominent local architect for Jonathan Baker a mason. A
handsome Federal
style porch, columns and railings are later additions. The house was partially
remodeled in 1949. Now owned by the Preservation Society of Pawtucket and used
for non-profit offices. The building is undergoing a complete renovation.
Monday: 12-4pm
DAGGETT HOUSE [FF-34]
Slater Memorial park, Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, RI 02861
401-722-6931
Contact:
Joslin Brooks
Built in 1685 and filled with an eclectic
collection of antiques, celebrating Pawtucket and U.S. History. Guided tours.
Tours will be 1/2 price: $1 adults / $0.50 children. Mention Footsteps in
History to receive discount.
Saturday: 1-4pm
DAGGETT FARM [FF-34]
Slater Park, Pawtucket, RI 02861
401-728-7420
fax: 401-724-0425
Contact: Vic Ventura
Farm open to the public
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday:
12-4pm
SLATER PARK LOOFF CARROUSEL [FF-34]
Slater Park, Pawtucket, RI 02861
401-728-7420
fax: 401-724-0425
Contact: Vic Ventura
Rides on the oldest and one of the few
remaining Carousels in the country. This carousel features the largest
collection of
Looff's standing and leaping horses.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday:
12-4pm
ST. PAUL’S CHURCH [DD-33]
50 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-728-4300
fax: 401-728-4318
Contact: Father William Locke Email address:
stpaulsmychurch1@aol.com
Website: www.stpaulspawtucket.org
Tours, Evensong and Bell Choir.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm – Evensong at
4 pm Monday: 12-4pm – Bell Choir at 2 pm
PAWTUCKET ARMORY ASSOCIATION [EE-33]
172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-721-0723
Contact:
Steve Kumins Email address:
exchange172@verizon.net
steve@arts-exchange.org
Website: www.arts-exchange.org
Come visit the recently restored armory housing
the arts school and the Pawtucket Arts Exchange. Aurea in concert. Aurea
performs War music by Christopher Logue. Suggested donation $10-15 at the
door.
Saturday: 7:30pm Sunday: 3pm
PAWTUCKET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UNITED CHURCH
OF CHRIST [EE-33]
40 Walcott Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-722-7934
fax: 401-722-6054
Contact: Rev. George Peters Email address:
gpeters@mindsring.com
Come experience great architecture and music at
this historic sanctuary. Tours of the building.
Saturday: 12-2 pm Performance 12-1 pm: Aurea -
Romantic music and poetry
Sunday: 12-2 pm Monday: 12 - 2 pm
TO-KALON CLUB [EE-33]
26 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-722-7934 401-722-1310
fax: 401-725-6670
Contact: Lisa Email address:
manager@tokalonclub.com
Website: www.tokalonclub.com
Established as a private dining club in 1867.
Get transported to an era where architectural details added charm and warmth!
Saturday: 10am-4pm
Providence
JOHN BROWN HOUSE [DD-36]
Rhode Island Historical Society 52 Power Street, Providence, RI 02906
401-273-7507 fax: 401-751-2307
Contact: Christiana Morgan Grefe Email address:
mgrefe@rihs.org
Website: www.rihs.org
Take a tour of one of America’s grandest
mansions. When completed in 1788, this house was home first to John Brown, a
businessman, patriot, politician, China Trade pioneer and slave trader who
participated in the debates and practices that shaped the new nation and the
world.
Saturday: 10:30am-4pm
Sunday: 12-4pm Monday:
12-4pm
RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY: SUMMERWALKS, BENEFIT ST TOUR [CC-36]
52 Power Street, Providence, RI 02906
401 331-8575 x27
Contact:
Barbara Barnes Email address:
bbarnes@rihs.org
Website:
www.rihs.org
Enjoy a 60 - 90 minute tours that showcases
Providence’s most famous historic thoroughfare, created in the mid-18th century
“for the benefit of all.” Tours will include the following sites: John Brown
House, Stephen Hopkins House, Providence Athenaeum and Providence County
Courthouse, RISD, First Baptist Church, Providence Art Club, Old State House,
Old Brick Schoolhouse, Shakespeare’s Head, Providence Riverwalk. Walks begin at
John Brown House, 52 Power St. Cost: $12/person
Saturday: 11am & 1pm
Sunday: 12pm Monday: 12pm
THE RISD MUSEUM [CC-36]
224 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903
401-454-6674
fax: 401-454-6556
Contact: Marianne Ruggiero Email address:
mruggier@risd.edu
Website: www.risdmuseum.org
Visit the first museum wing in the country
dedicated to the exhibition of American decorative arts. Exhibits include
American and English furniture, silver, glass, English and Chinese ceramics,
Oriental carpets and paintings. Tours in the Museum’s historic Pendleton House.
Sunday: 12-4pm. Tours start on the half hour.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN AMERICA [DD-36]
75 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02903
401-454-3418, 401-751-2266,
401-421-1177 fax: 401-421-4095
Contact: J. Stanley Lemons
Email address:
fbc.inamerica@verizon.net
Website: www.fbcia.org
Experience the Oldest Baptist church in America
founded by Roger Williams in 1638. The present meeting house was erected in 1774
and 1775 on the eve of the American Revolution.
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday:
12-4pm
ROGER WILLIAMS NATIONAL MEMORIAL VISITOR CENTER
[CC-36]
282 North Main Street, Providence, 02903
401-521-7266
fax: 401-521-7239
Contact: Sparkle Bryant Email address:
rowi_interpretation@nps.gov
Website:
www.nps.gov/rowi
Learn about Roger William’s contributions to
freedom of religion. Open house, Native American and colonial demonstration
gardens. Volkswalk and self-guided tour of Providence.
Saturday: 9am-4:30pm
Sunday: 9am-4:30pm
Monday: 9am-4:30pm
OLD STATE HOUSE
150 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903
401-222-3103
Contact:
Sparkle Bryant Email address:
sparkle_bryant@nps.gov
Website: www.rihphc.state.ri.us
The Rhode Island Historical Preservation &
Heritage Commission. National Park Service Children Educational Program: Travels
with Roger. Visit one of five former Rhode Island state houses that survive
today. From the colony’s earliest days, the General Assembly convened in
different towns. The Assembly eventually adopted the custom of rotating sessions
among the state’s five county seats, meeting in buildings which were also used
as courthouses.
Saturday: 10:30am
Smithfield
SMITH-APPLEBY HOUSE MUSEUM [X-31]
Historical Society of Smithfield 220 Stillwater Road, Smithfield, RI 02917
401-231-7363
Contact:
John English Email address:
john_english@cox.net
Built in 1696, this is a delicately restored
and furnished farm house. Revolutionary War Encampment.
Saturday: 11am-2pm Sunday: 11-2pm
Monday:
11-2pm
POWDER MILL LEDGES REFUGE [W-34]
Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Providence Pike (Rte 5), North Smithfield (near
the
Primrose Fire Station) 401-949-5454, pre-register fax:
401-949-5788
Contact: Kim Calcagno Email address:
kcalcagno@asri.org
Website: www.asri.org
Geology hike lead by a staff member, meet at
the Nature Center. Fee $8/ASRI Members & $12/Non-Member. Ages 12 & up.
Saturday: 12-3pm, hike leaves at 1pm
JASWELL’S FARM [V-32]
50 Swan Road, Smithfield, RI 02917
401-231-9043
fax: 401-231-9587
Contact: Allison Email address:
info@jaswellsfarm.com
Website: www.jaswellsfarm.com
Discover a farm located in the heart of “apple
valley” in the beautiful and historic town of Smithfield. Owned and operated by
the fourth generation of the family. Enjoy picking your own apples & pumpkins,
hayrides, concession tent, farmstand, bakery and much more...
Saturday: 11am-4pm Sunday: 11am-4pm
Monday:
11am-4pm
Woonsocket
STADIUM THEATRE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE [X-23]
28 Monument Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895
401-762-4546
fax: 401-765-4949
Contact: Jean Rondeau Email address:
jean@stadiumthreatre.com
Website: www.stadiumtheatre.com
The fully restored “1926 Vintage” Stadium
Theatre is the centerpiece of the rebirth of theatre arts in the Valley. Tours.
Previous
registration required.
Monday: 12-4pm
BLACKSTONE RIVER GALLERY [Z-24]
68 South Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895
401-356-0902
fax: 401-356-0902
Contact: Lory Sturgill / Karen Talbot Email address:
info@blackstonerivergallery.net
Website:
www.blackstonerivergallery.net
Plein-Aire Event: Come, paint Woonsocket and
participate in a Live Auction. Art exhibits.
Saturday: 10am-4pm: Sunday: 12-4pm: Art
exhibits Monday: 12-4pm: Art Exhibits
THUNDER IN THE MIST TOUR ON THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY EXPLORER [X-24]
River Street in Market Square, Woonsocket, RI Information: 175 Main Street,
Pawtucket, RI
401-724-2200 fax: 401-724-1342
Contact: Patricia McAlpine Email address:
patti@tourblackstone.com
Website: www.tourblackstone.com
Experience history, architecture & scenic
views, between the Thundermist Falls and the state borders. Learn of the history
of Woonsocket, its French Canadian culture and industrial history.
Saturday: cancelled due to weather Sunday: 1,
2, 3, 4 pm Monday: 1, 2, 3 pm
WOONSOCKET WALKING TOUR [X-24]
Starts and ends at Market Square Pavilion in Woonsocket, RI (corner of S. Main &
River Sts). 401-765-1741
Contact: Erik Eckilson
Email address: eckilson@cox.net
Website:
www.woonsocket.org/Woonsocket_Tour.pdf
Join us in a 60-90 min walking tour tracing the
growth of Woonsocket from a sleepy farming community to one of the 19c’s great
industrial centers. Explore four historic districts and many sites. Bring a
chair that is light to carry, there will be several opportunities to sit and
rest as you hear the story of Woonsocket. Stopping points near public parking
for those who prefer to drive rather than walk.
Sunday: 2:30pm
PENDRAGON CONCERT [X-23]
Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St, Woonsocket, RI
401-765-1900
Contact:
John Chan Website:
http://www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com
Celebrate the lives and lore of generations of
New Englanders who brought traditions from Ireland, Scotland, French Canada and
other shores to the banks of the Blackstone River.
Sunday: 7pm, Fee $12
RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM OF WORK
AND CULTURE [X-23]
42 South Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895
401-769-9675
Contact:
Ray Bacon / Anne Conway Email address:
Website:
www.rihs.org/Museums.html
Learn the story of French Canadian immigrants
who left Quebec to come to work in the mills and factories of Woonsocket. Museum
Tour
Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 1-4pm
Monday:
9:30am-4pm
WOONSOCKET HISTORICAL SOCIETY [Z-24]
42 South Main Street, Garden Level, Woonsocket RI 02895.
401-356-0067
Contact:
Phyllis Thomas
Exhibits
Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 1-4pm
Monday: 1-4pm
AUDUBON SOCIETY OF RI [X-24]
River Street at Market Square in Woonsocket, RI Registration at 12 Sanderson Rd,
Smithfield, RI 401-949-5454
Contact:
Kim Calcagno Email address:
kcalcagno@asri.org
Website: www.asri.org
River Cruise: “The Changing Faces of the
Blackstone”. Observe the changes in the mills, the Fall Foliage, daylight, flora
and fauna over time along the Blackstone Valley on board of a Blackstone Valley
Explorer. Fee $15 Adult Member, $20 Adult Non-Member, $8 Child member, $10
Child-Non Member. Departure from Woonsocket, RI
Saturday: cancelled due to weather
ST. ANN’S CHURCH AND ST. ANN ARTS AND CULTURAL
CENTER [Z-23]
84 Cumberland St., Woonsocket, RI 02895
401-767-3777
Contact:
Dominique Doiron Email address:
operaboheme@aol.com
Website: www.stannartctr.org
Tour of the building. Discover over 175
specific scenes with 600 characters and over 400 faces in the frescos painted by
Professor Nincheri. Parish founded in October 1890.
Saturday: 12-2pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Monday: 12-2pm
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