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9/20/2007
Restored Stagecoach to make first journey from Providence to Worcester in 180 years - Event marks kickoff of third annual footsteps in history weekend
PROVIDENCE, R.I., WORCESTER, Mass. (September 20, 2007) - Teamster Robert Largess will drive an 1800's style horse-drawn stagecoach along the Blackstone River Valley National Corridor from East Providence to Worcester to commemorate the third annual Footsteps in History Weekend. His three-day
journey will be the first in about 180 years and aims to raise public awareness about the Blackstone Valley's rich history and culture. More

7/25/2007
Annual Footsteps in History program extends cultural celebration
PAWTUCKET - The 3rd Annual Footsteps in History program, the year's largest showcase of the Blackstone River Valley's cultural and historical attractions, is extending its celebration over 24 weekends. The new companion program called "24 * 24 * 24," features 24 planned events taking place over 24 weekends in the 24 communities of the Blackstone River Valley, and will be held in addition to the regularly scheduled Columbus Day weekend attractions. The program will run from now until Nov. 24. More (PDF)

7/6/2007
Third Annual Footsteps in History Weekend Showcases 500 Years of Cultural and Historical Attractions
BLACKSTONE VALLEY, MA, RI, (July 6, 2007) – The 24 communities of the Blackstone River Valley are opening their doors to their best cultural and historical attractions, all on Columbus Day Weekend, October 6-8, during the Third Annual Footsteps in History Preserve America Program. Last year, these events attracted over 15,000 visitors to the Blackstone River Valley. More

6/17/2007
Footsteps in - Blackstone Valley attractions in the spotlight 24 weekends
By Bonnie Russell TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
The third annual "Footsteps In History" program, the year’s largest showcase of the Blackstone River Valley’s cultural and historical attractions, will extend its celebration over 24 weekends. More

6/17/2007
One-Woman Play Honors Abolitionist & Women’s Rights Activist, Abbey Kelly Foster
Performance is 3rd of 24 “Footsteps in History” Weekend Events taking place now through November.

A special one-woman performance of “Yours for Humanity - Abby” will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 17 at the Historic Quaker Meetinghouse in South Uxbridge. This is the third of 24 cultural events taking place every weekend leading up to the 3rd Annual Footsteps in History Columbus Day Weekend program, the year’s largest showcase of the Blackstone River Valley’s cultural and historical attractions.  More

5/30/2007
3rd Annual "Footsteps In History" Program Extends Cultural Celebration by Half a Year
New Program Features 24 Events over 24 Weekends in the 24 Communities of the Blackstone River Valley

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (May 30, 2007) – The 3rd Annual "Footsteps In History" program, the year’s largest showcase of the Blackstone River Valley’s cultural and historical attractions, announced today a new schedule extending its celebration over 24 weekends. The new companion program called “24 * 24 * 24,” features 24 planned events taking place over 24 weekends in the 24 communities of the Blackstone River Valley, and will be held in addition to the regularly scheduled Columbus Day weekend attractions. More

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