Water Powered!
One valley…one environment…one history…all powered by the Blackstone River. So nationally significant, it was named the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
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Visitor Centers
Visitor Centers Our visitor centers will transport you to a time of industrial entrepreneurs, canal boats, railways, French-Canadian culture and so much more!
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Working Together
VIP Program Become a very important person by becoming a VIP - Volunteer-in-Parks. Here is how.
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Places to See, Things to Do
The newest National Historical Park, a monument to Nine Men's Misery, and a bazillion ice cream stands! Explore now!
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Event Calendar
Check the listings frequently for the latest information on what's going on in the National Heritage Corridor.
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Gearheads for Kids
Get the gears in your head working with a visit to our special just-for-kids site. Become a Gearhead!
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History of the Valley
Not your middle school textbook history...a real, live place filled with centuries of stories to tell.
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Corridor News
Keep up with the latest from the National Heritage Corridor and the new National Historical Park.
Discover The Blackstone Heritage Corridor
Its authentic…the real deal! This is where the American Industrial Revolution began and sent reverberations throughout the country. Follow the 46 miles of the Blackstone River as it drops 450 feet to sea level. Explore the varied habitats of its watershed, the charming towns and villages in the region, and our distinctive culture created by ethnic influences from around the globe. This is Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
An energetic non-profit, Blackstone Heritage corridor, Inc. partners with organizations, local communities and businesses, and residents to ensure the long-term vitality of the National Heritage Corridor.
