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Is Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park open right now?
National Historical Park · RI,MA
Open
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is open.
Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry.
- Type
- National Historical Park
- State
- RI,MA
- Nearest town
- Pawtucket
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About Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked and where they lived. Learn how this revolution transformed the landscape of the Blackstone Valley and the United States. The Visitor Center at Old Slater Mill is closed for the winter season.
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Visitor info
Address67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
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Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Getting thereThe park headquarters is located at the Wilkinson Mill in the Historic Slater Mill Complex in Pawtucket, RI. 67 Roosevelt Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860
How we read this status
We derive Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.