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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.
The program’s kickoff event is the
Colonial Trades Fair at the Willard House & Clock Museum in
Grafton, Mass., taking place on Sunday, June 3 from 12:00 to
4:00 pm. The fair will feature activities for the whole
family including costumed interpreters, homemade delicacies
and a silent auction. Further event details may be found at
www.willardhouse.org.
“Based on our overwhelming success from
last year and visitor feedback, we have decided to grow the
program. We will now showcase one cultural or historical
event or site during each weekend from June through
November,” said Lorraine Provencher, Footsteps in History
Coordinator.
“Visitors can explore a new Blackstone Valley treasure each
weekend for the next 24 weeks, including concerts, tours,
open houses, craft fairs, festivals, competitions, hay
rides, auctions and more.”
The "Footsteps In History" program, now in
its third year, drew about 15,000 attendees in 2006, up
11,000 from its inaugural year.
Here is a sample of the other events
visitors may enjoy during 24 * 24 * 24:
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Saturday, June 23, Glocester, R.I. –
165th Commemoration Dorr March in Chepachet
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Saturday, July 7, Blackstone, Mass.
– Independence Concert at Daniels Farmstead
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Saturday, July 21, Cumberland, R.I.
– Celtic Festival at Blackstone River Theater.
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Sunday, August 11, Sutton, Mass. –
250th Celebration & Fiddle Concert at Waters Farm
On Columbus Day Weekend, October 6-8,
the 24 communities of the Blackstone River Valley will open
their doors to their best cultural and historical
attractions. Many of the 100 sites featured during the
Footsteps in History program are not open to the public on a
regular basis. Some locations will be offering free
admission.
The 46-mile river valley between
Worcester, Massachusetts and Providence supports a treasure
trove of rare and unique homes, early industrial
manufacturing operations, places of worship, timeless farms,
a carousel, candy shop and Celtic folk theater.
See this website for event details or
pick up a brochure at area visitor centers. Call
1-800-454-2882 for more information.
About Footsteps
in History
The "Footsteps In History" Preserve
America Weekend “Five Centuries in Three Days” is a
celebration of our national heritage in which the 24
communities of the Blackstone River Valley showcase about
100 cultural and historical attractions for the enjoyment of
residents, tourists and their families. Footsteps in History
was created by the Blackstone River Valley Tourism
Collaborative, which includes the Blackstone Valley Tourism
Council, the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National
Heritage Corridor, and the Blackstone Valley Chamber of
Commerce. Footsteps in History is sponsored by the Rhode
Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, the
Massachusetts Historical Commission with grant funding from
the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. See this
website for the complete list of events, pick up a brochure
at area visitor centers or call 1-800-454-2882 for more
information.
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