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Exploring the Valley National Heritage Corridor Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor The Get LostGuide Welcome...... 2 What is this Place?...... 4 The How-to-Get-Lost Centers (Visitor Centers)...... 8 The Getting Lost Bucket List...... 9 Where to Get Lost...... 10 • Amusements...... 11 • Animals & Botanicals...... 14 • Art & Entertainment...... 15 • Museums & Historic Sites...... 20 • Outdoor Pursuits...... 26 Immersion Shopping...... 32 Wicked Good Eating...... 42 • Eateries & Scooperies...... 43 • Breweries & Wineries...... 67 Where to Crash...... 68 Lose It at the Farm...... 72 • Farms...... 73 • Farmers Markets...... 76 Seasonal Get-Lost Opportunities...... 78 Tours ...... 82 Colleges and Universities...... 95 Service Organizations...... 96 Just in Case...... 98 Blackstone Heritage Corridor Map...... 100

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Tour the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and collect all six of the Passport stamps! (see pp. 46-55.) WELCOME | 3 Welcome to the ! Bienvenu á la Blackstone Vallée! Bienvenido a la Blackstone Valle!

So you’ve picked up our Get Lost Guide and you’re asking yourself, “Can someone really get lost in the Blackstone Valley?” The answer is unequivocally, “Yes!”

Get lost in a 70-foot chasm whose boulder caves keep ice well into the summer (p. 26 ◆). Lose your sense of time sketching the incredible architecture of the finest example of Georgian Colonial style in the U.S. (p. 6 ◆). Leave the rest of the world behind as you and your kayak explore a quiet marsh teeming with life (p. 23 ◆). Lose yourself in the neighborhoods of the second and third largest cities in , with their culture, arts and eateries. And there’s much more!

It’s all here in the amazing Blackstone Valley – the Birthplace of the American - so significant for its history and natural resources that it was named a National Heritage Corridor. We welcome you to come and get lost in our world for a weekend or a week. You’ll keep coming back for more! WHAT IS THIS PLACE | 5

Auburn, MA i ϢϢWilliam Blackstone was the first European to Settled in 1714, incorporated in 1778 settle and live in Cumberland. Area: 16.4 sq. mi. ϢϢThe Nine Men’s Misery is the oldest Veterans ϢϢIncludes the villages of Pakachoag and Stoneville. Memorial in the country. During King Phillip’s ϢϢHome of Robert Goddard, American Father War, nine Colonial soldiers were held prisoner by of Modern Day Rocketry, who launched first the Narragansett warriors and killed at this site. liquid-fueled rocket from Pakachoag Hill on March 16, 1926. Douglas, MA i ϢϢOriginally incorporated as the town of Ward, but Settled in 1721, incorporated in 1746 changed the name to Auburn in 1837 because Area: 37.7 sq. mi. the Post Office complained the name was too ϢϢIncludes the village of East Douglas. similar to the town of Ware, MA. ϢϢDue to its vast forests, Douglas had a major What is this place? woodcutting industry, as well as the famous Our National Heritage Corridor Blackstone, MA i Douglas Axe Company. Settled in 1662, incorporated in 1845 ϢϢE. N. Jenckes Store and Museum is a good The John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley Area: 11.2 sq. mi. example of a typical New England country Includes the villages of East Blackstone, National Heritage Corridor is: ϢϢ store from the 19th century. Chestnut Hill, and Waterford. ϢϢThe dramatic two-state park (MA/RI) at East Providence, RI i ϢϢThe Birthplace of the American Industrial Blackstone Gorge is accessed at the end of Settled in 1641, Incorporated as a town in 1862 Revolution and the first water powered County St. in Blackstone where hikers can walk and as a city in 1958 in the country (p.7)◆. 80 feet above the Blackstone River. Area: 13.4 sq. mi. ϢϢA remarkably intact landscape of ϢϢAt one point, half of the population of ϢϢIncludes the villages of Phillipsdale and Rumford. industrial history, immigration and Blackstone was Quaker. ϢϢRoger Williams originally settled in Rumford diversity of culture in New England. until the Plymouth Colony claimed it for ϢϢThe first stronghold of tolerance in New Burrillville, RI i themselves, forcing Williams to move on to England – a place of religious and ethnic Settled approximately 1662, incorporated what is now the city of Providence. in 1806 The town common, also referred to as “The Ring of diversity (p. 7)◆. Area: 55.6 sq. mi. The National Heritage ϢϢ ϢϢAn interconnected system of waterways Corridor’s largest community. the Green,” was founded by Samuel Newman and his followers in 1643; the Newman Congregational and wetlands that have been reclaimed ϢϢSome of the villages include Glendale, for their natural beauty, wildlife and Harrisville, Mapleville, Nasonville, and Church still stands there today and is the oldest Congregationalist church in . recreational opportunities. Pascoag. ϢϢFamous Rhode Island author H.P. Lovecraft ϢϢHome to the Blackstone River, an Glocester, RI American Heritage River, that runs 46 set a part of his short story “The Horror at Red i Hook” (1925) in the village of Pascoag. Settled in 1639, incorporated in 1731 miles and drops 438 feet on its journey Area: 54.8 sq. mi. ϢϢEvery day at 5 p.m. the town whistle goes off at Includes the villages of Chepachet, Harmony south. the Oakland-Mapleville Fire Department. ϢϢ ϢϢTwenty-five cities and towns in and West Glocester. and Rhode Island, Central Falls, RI ϢϢThe second elephant to arrive in the United i States, Betty, the Learned Elephant, was including the second and third largest Incorporated as a town in 1730 and as a city cities in New England, united by the in 1895 murdered during a parade in Chepachet in 1826. ϢϢHome to the Ancients and Horribles Parade that Blackstone River Watershed and totaling Area: 1.2 sq. mi. The National Heritage Corridor’s smallest community. has occurred every Independence Day since 1926. 556 square miles. ϢϢAlthough Central Falls is the smallest city in Each Corridor community is a great place Rhode Island, it is the most densely populated. Grafton, MA i to visit. The following is a little teaser ϢϢFor a time, Central Falls was known as Settled 1718, incorporated 1735 of what a visitor will find. Learn more Chocolateville. Area: 23.3 sq. mi. interesting facts about each city and town ϢϢSome of the villages include Farnumsville, at BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org. Cumberland, RI i Fisherville, Centerville and Saundersville. Settled in 1635, incorporated in 1746 ϢϢOriginally inhabited by the Nipmuc Tribe, Area: 26.8 sq. mi. the Hassanamisco Reservation is a State- ϢϢIncludes the villages of Ashton, Albion, recognized Reservation still used today. Lonsdale and Valley Falls. ϢϢThe Bandstand in the Town Common was built in 1934-1935 for the movie, “Ah, Wilderness!” WHAT IS THIS PLACE | 7

Hopedale, MA i Millbury, MA i Pawtucket, RI i Upton, MA i Settled in 1660, incorporated in 1886 Settled in 1716, incorporated 1813 Settled in 1666, incorporated in 1871 Settled in 1728, incorporated in 1735 Area: 5.3 sq. mi. Area: 16.3 sq. mi. Area: 8.7 sq. mi. Area: 21.7 sq. mi. ϢϢIncludes the villages of Hopedale Village and ϢϢSome of the villages include Armory, ϢϢSome of the neighborhoods include Quality Hill, ϢϢIncludes the village of West Upton. White City. Bramanville and West Millbury. Oak Hill, and the Slater Park Neighborhood. ϢϢBy 1837, Upton’s factories were producing ϢϢIn 1842 Adin Ballou established the Fraternal ϢϢThe S & D Spinning Mill, established in 1753, is ϢϢThe “Father of the Industrial Revolution,” 21.7% of all boots manufactured in Worcester Community Number One, a social experiment one of the oldest, continuously operating mills , built the country’s first water- County. with people whose beliefs included in the country. powered cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket ϢϢThe Knowlton Hat Factory, established in 1860, temperance, abolition and women’s rights. ϢϢThe Asa Waters Mansion was part of the which still stands today. was considered the largest hat industry in the ϢϢBrothers Ebenezer and George Draper took Underground Railroad and is considered to be ϢϢOn April 18, 1981, the longest baseball game world for 90 years and employed 1,000 workers. over Ballou’s property and developed 400 the finest example of the Georgian Colonial (33 innings taking 8 hrs. and 25 min.) was patents for textile machinery. style in the U.S. ◆ played at McCoy Stadium; the Paw Sox won Uxbridge, MA i 3-2 against the Red Wings. Settled in 1662, incorporated in 1727 Leicester, MA i Millville, MA i Area: 30.4 sq. mi. Settled in 1713, incorporated in 1714 Settled in 1662, incorporated in 1916 Providence, RI i ϢϢSome of the villages include Ironstone, Area: 24.7 sq. mi. Area: 5.0 sq. mi. Settled in 1636, incorporated in 1832 Chocolog, Rice City and Wheelockville. ϢϢSome of the villages include Cherry Valley, ϢϢThe Chestnut Meeting House was built in the Area: 18.5 sq. mi. ϢϢDeborah Sampson (1760-1827) was the first Rochdale, Mannville and Lakeside. late 1760s with raise-box pews and an elevated ϢϢSome of its neighborhoods include: College American female soldier, serving in disguise ϢϢThe colonial term “minutemen” was coined in pulpit. It is listed on the National Register of Hill, Federal Hill, and Olneyville. as a man named Robert Shirtliffe. She was 1774 during the Revolutionary War by Colonel Historic Places. ϢϢThe city was founded by Roger Williams in wounded in 1782 and honorably discharged in William Henshaw of Leicester who said, “We ϢϢThe Millville Lock is one of the best preserved 1636; it was a refuge for religious dissenters of 1783. must have companies of men ready to march locks from the Blackstone , constructed in the 17th century. ϢϢThe first Air Force dress uniform was upon a minute’s notice.” 1827 from quarried granite blocks. ϢϢProvidence, the third largest city in New manufactured here, known as the “Uxbridge ϢϢIn the 1780’s, Pliny Earle started producing the England, was known for its jewelry and Blue.” carding machines that were sold to Samuel North Smithfield, RIi silverware manufacturing. Slater and which led to the beginning of the Settled in 1666, incorporated in 1871 Woonsocket, RI i Industrial Revolution in the . Area: 24.0 sq. mi. Smithfield, RIi Settled approximately 1661, incorporated as a ϢϢSome of the villages include Forestdale, Settled in 1636, incorporated in 1731 town in 1867 and as a city in 1888 Lincoln, RI i Branch Village, Union Village, and Slatersville. Area: 26.6 sq. mi. Area: 7.7 sq. mi. Settled in the 17th century, incorporated in ϢϢIn 1666, approximately 2,000 acres were ϢϢSome of the villages include Esmond, ϢϢIncludes villages of Woonsocket Falls, Bernon, 1871 deeded to John Mowry and Edward Inman Georgiaville, Hanton City, Stillwater Jenckesville, Hamlet, Social, and Globe. Area: 18.2 sq. mi. by Quashawannamut (also known as William and Greenville. ϢϢThe famous WWII Ghost Army was designed ϢϢSome of the villages include Manville, Albion, Minnian). ϢϢBirthplace of Elizabeth Buffman Chace, a by Fred Patten and manufactured here by the , Lonsdale, and Quinnville. ϢϢSlatersville was situated on the Branch River Quaker abolitionist and women’s rights activist U.S. Rubber Co. which burned down in 2011. ϢϢSaylesville Meeting House is one of the oldest in 1803 by Samuel and John Slater. The village who had ties to the Underground Railroad. ϢϢHome to Mount St. Charles Academy, the surviving Quaker Meetinghouses in New was built around the textile mill which was ϢϢThere are many apple orchards throughout Mater of NHL greats such as Bryan Berard, England. powered by the water from the Slatersville Smithfield, mostly in the village of Greenville Brian Boucher, and Mathieu Schneider. ϢϢGreat Road is the oldest highway in Rhode reservoir. where street and business names reflect the Island, having been the major road from Northbridge, MA strong heritage of apple growing. Worcester, MA i i Settled in 1673, incorporated as a town in 1722 Providence, RI, to Worcester, MA. Settled in 1704, incorporated in 1772 and as a city in 1848 Area: 18.1 sq. mi. Sutton, MA i Area: 38.6 sq. mi. Mendon, MA i ϢϢSome of the villages include Whitinsville, Settled in 1704, incorporated in 1714 ϢϢSome neighborhoods include: Quinsigamond, Settled in 1664, incorporated in 1667 Linwood, Rockdale, and Riverdale. Area: 33.9 sq. mi. Area: 18.3 sq. mi. Vernon Hill, and the Canal District. ϢϢNorthbridge was the home of the Whitin ϢϢSome of the villages include Manchaug, Scenic Lake Nipmuc, an 85-acre, spring fed, ϢϢNew England’s second largest city. ϢϢ Machine Works. Wilkinsonville, West Sutton and South Sutton. glacial kettle hole, became a summer vacation ϢϢWhen it comes to inventions, Worcester ϢϢThree major run through Northbridge: ϢϢThe location of Purgatory Chasm State destination in the 1880s. claims many firsts: barbed wire (patented by Blackstone River, West River, and Mumford Reservation, a one-quarter mile long, 70-foot Southwick’s Zoo has a notable collection of Washburn & Moen Wireworks), the Monkey ϢϢ River. deep chasm of granite bedrock with boulder animals and attracts over one-half million caves where ice remains into the summer. Wrench (Loring Coes, 1840), Candlepin bowling visitors each year. ϢϢEight Lot School is one of the oldest wooden (Justin White, 1879) and U.S. commercial one-room schoolhouses in the country, built production of Valentine’s Day Cards (Esther between 1785-1790. Howland, 1847). BUCKET LIST | 9 The Get Lost Bucket List 20 of the 101 Things You’ve Got to Do in the Blackstone Heritage Corridor! Take a keepsake photo with the Visit the National Heritage Corri- 1bronze statue of Hachiko (1 Depot 12 dor’s only covered bridge at Lincoln Sq., Woonsocket, RI), the hero of a true Woods State Park, 2 Print Japanese story and star of the 2009 film Works Rd., Lincoln, RI. with Richard Gere filmed here. Enjoy the magic of WaterFire in Hike the tow path along the Black- 13 Providence, RI, and treat yourself to 2stone Canal at River Bend Farm a night on the town. Visitor Center, Blackstone River and Revel in the springtime ritual Canal Heritage State Park, 287 Oak St., The How-to-Get-Lost Centers as salamanders and wood frogs Uxbridge, MA. 14 It’s easy to find information about getting lost in the Blackstone proliferate in the vernal pools of Cormier Ride the 1895 Loof Carousel for 25¢ Woods, 217 Chapin St., Uxbridge, MA. Valley but several Visitor Centers offer additional exhibits or at Slater Memorial Park, Rte. 1A, 3 Shop at the Brown & Hopkins Store, short videos that our visitors find useful and entertaining. Pawtucket, RI. 15 1179 Putnam Pike, Chepachet (Glo- Visitor Centers Watch the cows being milked daily cester), RI – one of the oldest, continu- 4from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the fifth ally-operating country stores in the U.S. CUMBERLAND, RI WHITINSVILLE generation, family-owned Wright’s Dairy Penny candy! Interstate 295 Visitor Center (NORTHBRIDGE), MA Farm, 200 Woonsocket Hill Rd., N. Hike the Old Purgatory Trail and I-295 North, Cumberland, RI 02864 Blackstone Heritage Smithfield, RI. visit Fat Man’s Misery and the Devil’s 401-334-6720 • riparks.com Corridor, Inc. 16 Dare to drive down Tower Hill Rd. Corn Crib at Purgatory Chasm State Reser- Winter location of NPS Passport Blackstone River Valley in Cumberland, RI, at night…the vation, 198 Purgatory Rd., Sutton, MA. Stamp for Capt. Wilbur Kelly National Historical Park 5 legends say it is haunted! House. 670 Linwood Ave. Drive on the picturesque and his- Whitinsville, MA 01588 For a scenic tour, count the barns 17 toric Great Rd., an original colonial LINCOLN, RI 508-234-4242 6along the Blackstone River. Or paint highway, in Lincoln, RI. BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org watercolors of our water features at any Capt. Wilbur Kelly House See how the EcoMachine is cleans- nps.gov/blrv of the picturesque views, vistas and Museum (seasonal) ing the waters of the Fisherville and Official NPS Passport stamping waterways that abound in the Valley. 18 Blackstone River State Park Blackstone . Using algae, fungal site - weekdays. 1075 Lower River Rd. Tune up your vocal chords and catch species and creepy-crawlies, the waters Lincoln, RI 02865 7Open Mic Night at the Purple Cat and sediment here are being trans- riparks.com WOONSOCKET, RI Vineyard and Winery, 11 Money Hill Rd., formed. (Mill Villages Park, 61 Main St., Seasonal location of NPS Passport Museum of Work & Culture Chepachet (Glocester), RI. South Grafton, MA.) Stamp for Capt. Wilbur Kelly House. 42 South Main St. Find a healthy farm-fresh snack at Spend a festive Independence Day Woonsocket, RI 02895 the Daniels Farmstead’s Farmers at the Ancients & Horribles Parade PAWTUCKET, RI 401-769-9675 • rihs.org 8 19 Market, 286 Mendon St., Blackstone, in Chepachet (Glocester), RI, that has Blackstone Valley Visitor Center MA. Open seasonally. made its way along Main St. in the late WORCESTER, MA 175 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 afternoon since 1926, spoofing local and Hit the Blackstone River Bikeway 401-724-2200 Coming summer of 2018: national politics. blackstonevalleytourismcouncil.org Blackstone Heritage Corridor 9and walk, bike or stroll along the Winter location of NPS Passport Visitor Center at Worcester 11-mile off road path from Valley Falls to Give your horse some fresh air Stamp for Slater Mill. McKeon Rd. off Rte. 146 Woonsocket, RI. Along the way, visit the 20 with a ride along the Southern New Worcester, MA Lonsdale Marsh, Front St., in Cumber- England Trunkline Trail from the historic UXBRIDGE, MA Will be open year-round, daily. land, RI, to view wildlife, especially a Blackstone Depot site in Blackstone to the large variety of our feathered friends. Connecticut state line in Douglas, MA. River Bend Farm Visitor Center 287 Oak St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 Shop at the seasonal outdoor 508-278-7604 10 market and visit the 19th-century E. N. Jenckes Store Museum, 283 Main Find the remainder of the St., Douglas, MA. 101 Things You’ve Got to Do on our website: Indulge in rich coffee milk at BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org. 11 Cooper’s Hilltop Farm, 515 Hen- shaw St., Rochdale (Leicester), MA. WHERE TO GET LOST | 11

Amusements GRAFTON, MA Highfields Golf & Country Club AUBURN, MA 42 Magill Dr., Grafton, MA 01519 AMF Auburn Lanes 508-839-1945 • highfieldsgolfcc.com 101 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA 01501 508-791-5700 • amf.com Lake Ripple Worcester St., Grafton, MA 01536 The Battle Standard 440 Washington St., Auburn, MA 01501 Silver Lake Beach 774-321-6012 • thebattlestandard.com Upton St., Grafton, MA 01519 grafton-ma.gov Crystal Caves Family Entertainment 790 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA 01501 HARRISVILLE (BURRILLVILLE), RI 508-832-0797 • crystalcaves.com Country View Golf Club 49 Club Ln., Harrisville, RI 02830 Pappas Recreation Complex 401-568-7157 • countryviewgolf.net Pakachoag Hill Rd., Auburn, MA 01501 774-696-7047 • auburnguide.com LEICESTER, MA X Fire Paintball & Airsoft Leicester Country Club 850 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA 01501 1430 Main St., Leicester, MA 01524 Where to Get Lost 508-721-0003 • xfirepaintball.com 508-892-1390 • leicestercc.com BURRILLVILLE, RI Maple Hill Disc Golf Course Break with traditional 132 Marshall St., Leicester, MA 01524 A. T. Levy Ice Rink 508-754-3472 • maplehilldiscgolf.org expectations and explore our 425 East Ave., Burrillville, RI 02830 National Heritage Corridor. 401-568-8615 Experience WaterFire and stargazing, bsd-ri.com/community/levy-rink LINCOLN, RI botanical gardens and canal locks, and Chase Farm 669 Great Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865 "lions and tigers and bears, oh my!" CHEPACHET (GLOCESTER), RI 401-333-1100 • lincolnri.org Melody Hill Country Club Rock Spot Climbing 55 Melody Hill Ln., Chepachet, RI 02814 100 Higginson Ave., Lincoln, RI 02865 401-949-9851 • melodyhillcc.com 401-727-1704 • rockspotclimbing.com Indoor rock climbing gym open 10 a.m. CHERRY VALLEY until midnight daily for all ages and (LEICESTER), MA abilities. Ask about our birthday par- Double Play Sports & Fitness Center ties, team building, summer camps and 190 Main St., Cherry Valley, MA 01611 instruction. Visit us online for rates and 508-892-8900 schedules. Walk-ins are welcome! doubleplaysportsfitness.com Sunset Stables CUMBERLAND, RI 1 Twin River Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865 Cumberland Beagle Club 401-722-3033 • sunsetstablesri.com 425 Nate Whipple Hwy. Cumberland, RI 02864 MAPLEVILLE (BURRILLVILLE), RI 401-333-0334 Crystal Lake Golf Club cumberlandbeagleclub.com 100 Bronco Hwy., Mapleville, RI 02839 401-567-4500 • crystallakegolfclub.com DOUGLAS, MA Breezy Picinic Grounds Waterslides MENDON, MA 520 Northwest Main St. Rad Skate Park Douglas, MA 01516 49 Uxbridge Rd., Mendon, MA 01756 508-476-2664 • breezysummer.com 508-966-5300 • radskatepark.com WHERE TO GET LOST | 13

NORTH SCITUATE PASCOAG (BURRILLVILLE), RI Slater Memorial Park & Slater Park SMITHFIELD, RI (SCITUATE), RI Pond View Equestrian Center Carousel Boston Skydive Center 362 Wakefield Rd., Pascoag, RI 02859 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, RI 02904 N. Central State Airport 401-710-7474 401-728-0500 330 Jenckes Hill Rd., Smithfield, RI 02917 pondviewequestriancenter.com 508-759-3483 • bostonskydivecenter.com PROVIDENCE, RI PAWTUCKET, RI Providence Bruins Smithfield Municipal Ice Arena BV Sports Center Dunkin Donuts Center 109 Pleasant View Ave. 25 Andrew Ferland Way 1 La Salle Sq., Providence, RI 02903 Smithfield, RI 02917 Pawtucket, RI 02860 (401) 273-5000 • providencebruins.com 401-233-1051 401-728-7420 • bvsportscenter.com smithfieldri.com/recreation/ice-rink/ ROCHDALE (LEICESTER), MA Skyscrapers, Inc. Build Me Up Play Center SUTTON, MA 47 Peeptoad Rd., North Scituate, RI 02857 McCoy Stadium 1141 Stafford St., Rochdale, MA 01542 Blackstone National Golf Club 401-527-5558 1 Columbus Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 508-892-1053 • buildmeup-playcenter.com 227 Putnam Hill Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 Seagrave Memorial Observatory is open (401) 724-7300 • pawsox.com 508-865-2111 • bngc.net on Saturday nights, weather permitting. RUMFORD Times vary by season. We operate an The Polar Express Train Ride (EAST PROVIDENCE), RI UXBRIDGE, MA 1878 Alvan Clark , as well as in the Blackstone Valley (seasonal) Agawam Hunt Club Golf Course Azrael Acres (equestrian activities) modern computer-controlled . Box Office: Blackstone Valley 15 Roger Williams Ave., Rumford, RI 02916 144 William St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 Monthly meetings with lectures by local Tourism Council 401-434-0980 • agawamhunt.org 508-234-26778 • azraelacres.com amateurs and professionals, and work- 175 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 shops for beginners every spring and fall. 401-495-1213 Blissful Meadows Golf Club BlackstoneValleyPolarExpress.com 801 Chockalog Rd., Uxbridge, MA 01569 NORTHBRIDGE, MA Note: all trains depart from 1 Depot Sq. 508-278-6110 • blissfulmeadows.com Rockdale Rod & Gun Club Woonsocket, RI. Providence Rd., Northbridge, MA 01534 rockdalerodandgun.com Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame 999 Main St. #100, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Shining Rock Golf Club (401) 225-8860 91 Clubhouse Ln., Northbridge, MA 01534 rhodeislandmusichalloffame.com Eben Norton Horsford and His Famous Powder 508-234-0400 • shiningrock.com Eben Horsford was born in Moscow, NY in 1818. He became a well-respected engineer and Harvard professor. In 1856, he began experiments to develop a leavening agent that was not Perseids Fireworks yeast-based. A leavening agent causes a reaction that creates gas bubbles. Those gas bubbles lighten and soften doughs and The Perseids Meteor Shower is one of the most famous, running for a month between mid-July batters, increasing their volumes while lightening their texture. and mid-August with a magnificent display of 60-120 meteors per hour. The Perseids appear to Horsford’s theory was that a powder leavening agent would radiate from a portion of the constellation Perseus and is associated with the Comet Swift Turtle release carbon dioxide, raising the doughs faster and without the which produces a dust cloud that follows its 130-year orbit. The main dust cloud is composed of taste of fermentation left by yeast. particles that are a thousand years old. However, in 1862, a newer thread of dust was pulled from Horsford set up his chemical works in the Rumford section of East the Comet Swift Turtle and christened the Tuttles Comet. Most of the Perseid Meteors come from Providence, experimenting with a number of substances before this new “tail” but others still emanate from the thousand-year-old cloud. Of course, meteors settling on a combination of calcium acid phosphate, sodium don’t “shoot” to Earth or even “fall” to it. They are chunks of debris – space rocks – that fall off bicarbonate and corn starch. His premise was that one teaspoon the tail of the comet as it passes our solar system. The meteors get caught up in the gravity field of the leavening agent should raise a dough/batter of one cup of of the sun. The Earth then rolls through this debris field on its orbit around the sun. The space flour, one cup of liquid and one egg. Horsford’s Yeast Powder was rocks enter the thicker atmosphere of Earth, are heated up by friction, and begin to glow. And an instant success. In 1869, because he wanted to package the powder there you have “shooting stars.” Turn off your lights. Find a comfy chair with a good view of the in a tin can, Horsford added corn starch to prevent the powder from attracting and holding northeast sky shortly before dawn and enjoy nature’s fireworks. Observatories to visit: moisture. Over the years, bakers throughout the world became familiar with the iconic red can of , 210 Doyle Ave., Providence, RI. Rumford Baking Powder, whose formula has remained unchanged since 1869. In 2006, Rumford Seagrave Observatory at Skyscraper, Inc., 47 Peeptoad Rd., North Scituate, RI. Baking Powder was designated a National Historic Chemical Landmark. Rumford Baking Powder d remains the leading orthophosphate baking powder in the United States. WHERE TO GET LOST | 15

WORCESTER, MA Ecotarium Arts & Entertainment 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604 CUMBERLAND, RI 508-929-2700 • ecotarium.org Blackstone River Theatre 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI 02864 401-725-9272 • riverfolk.org

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI Comedy Connection MA Audubon at Broad Meadow Brook 39 Warren Ave., East Providence, RI 02914 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester, MA 01604 401-438-8383 • ricomedyconnection.com 508-753-6087 • massaudubon.org WHITINSVILLE MENDON, MA Broad Meadow Brook is a special place (NORTHBRIDGE), MA Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra for outdoor exploration in Worcester. 667 Waterman Ave. Sparetime Recreation & Bowling From dawn to dusk, the sanctuary offers East Providence, RI 02914 117 Church St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 5 miles of well-marked trails on 430 401-248-7000 • ri-philharmonic.org 508-266-0699 • sparetimebowl.net acres of woodlands, grasslands and wet- lands. Year-round education, recreation, GRAFTON, MA Whitin Community Center and camp programs provide opportuni- Apple Tree Arts 60 Main St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 ties for people of all ages and abilities to One Grafton Common, Grafton, MA 01519 508-234-8184 • ourgym.org connect with nature. 508-839-4286 • appletreearts.org

WOONSOCKET, RI LEICESTER, MA Rivers Edge Leicester Triple Drive-In 135 Davison St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 1675 Main St., Leicester, MA 01524 508-892-4400 • leicesterdrivein.net Walnut Hill Bowl Southwick's Zoo 1666 Diamond Hill Rd. 2 Southwick St., Mendon, MA 01756 Woonsocket, RI 02895 800-258-9182 • southwickszoo.com 401-762-9300 • walnuthillbowl.com Southwick's is more than a zoo, it's an adventure! View giraffes, lions, tigers, WORCESTER, MA white rhinos and chimpanzees in their Green Hill Golf Course naturalistic habitats. Home to 850 exotic 1929 Skyline Dr., Worcester, MA 01605 animals from around the world, we offer 508-799-1359 • greenhillgc.com shows, a petting zoo, deer forest, the Skyfari Skyride, Woodlands Express, Worcester Bravehearts picnic grounds, EARTH Discovery Center, 1 Fitton Ave., Worcester, MA 01610 and Galliford's Restaurant. 508-438-3773 worcesterbravehearts.com PROVIDENCE, RI Roger Williams Park Botanical Center Worcester Railers 100 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI 02907 DCU Center 401-785-9450 x 7250 105 Commercial St., Worcester, MA 01608 providenceri.com/botanical-center 508-365-1750 • railershc.com Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI 02907 Animals & Botanicals 401-785-3510 • rwpzoo.org

BOYLSTON, MA SMITHFIELD, RI Tower Hill Botanical Garden Audubon Society of Rhode Island 11 French Dr., Boylston , MA 01505 Podwer Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge 508-869-6111 • towerhillbg.org 12 Sanderson Rd., Smithfield, RI 02917 401-949-5454 • asri.org WHERE TO GET LOST | 17 What’s That Howling in the Night? Paint and Vino ArtProv Gallery January and February are the howling season - the time when 150 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 150 Chestnut St., Providence, RI 02903 coyotes and their mates let folks in the Blackstone Valley know 401-680-0756 • paintandvino.com 401-641-5182 • artprovidence.com they are around. Actually, coyotes howl in the winter to find their life-long mate during their second year of life. By September and Sandra Feinstein - Gamm Theatre Aurora Providence October, the pair howls to call their offspring. (Some things are 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket, RI 02904 276 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903 common to coyotes and humans.) The critters are seen more and 401-723-4266 • gammtheatre.org 401-272-5723 • auroraprovidence.com more frequently in our region, too. Stone Soup Coffeehouse Avon Movie Theatre The Eastern Coyote is not native to the Blackstone Valley but with 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 260 Thayer St., Providence, RI 02906 the demise of the gray wolf the coyote has moved east to occupy 401-248-4692 401-421-0020 • avoncinema.com the wolf’s former habitats. stonesoupcoffeehouse.com Coyotes are interesting animals. First of all, they resemble mangy Bert Gallery German Shepherds at quick glance, a bit smaller perhaps. But The Met 24 Bridge St., Providence, RI 02903 there is nothing domesticated or dog-friendly about them. They are wild predators. Their fur is 1005 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-751-2628 • bertgallery.com usually a medium gray with cream-colored or white undersides. The coyote has a distinctive 401-729-1005 • themetri.com black v-shape emanating from its shoulders like a harness. It also has a bushy tail with a black Cable Cinema tip. Coyotes weigh between 25 and 60 pounds. They are light-boned with longer, narrower jaws PROVIDENCE, RI 204 South Main St., Providence, RI 02903 than a wolf and smaller ears and feet. 401-272-3970 • cablecarcinema.com 21 Brown St., Providence, RI 02912 Coyotes are considered nocturnal creatures. They are an “edge” species, in that they frequent Cate Charles Gallery habitats that are transitional such as fields growing into brush, marshy areas, etc. But they are 401-863-2942 library.brown.edu/about/amb/ 251 South Main St., Providence, RI 02903 very adaptable and go wherever they are likely to find food. Coyotes are carnivores and eat small 401-272-0777 • catecharlesgallery.com mammals, rodents, snakes, frogs, birds – even insects. They will scavenge carrion, garbage and outdoor pet bowls! Neighborhood cats are not beyond their gastronomic interest. In some communities they have caused great concern to pet owners as their adaptability brings them into suburban areas. But that is their strength. They are considered by some to be the most intelligent of the “wild dogs” because they have been able to survive, in fact thrive, despite human attempts to eradicate them for hundreds of years. So on the clear, cold winter nights listen for the love song of the coyote. And keep the cat indoors!

LINCOLN, RI MILLBURY, MA Cinema World Elm Draught House Cinema 622 Hwy. 35 Elm Ct., Millbury, MA 01527 Lincoln, RI 02865 508-865-2850 401-333-8019 • cwtheaters.com/lincoln NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI Twin River Casino & Event Center Rustic Tri-Vue Drive-In 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865 1195 Eddie Dowling Hwy. 401-723-3200 • twinriver.com North Smithfield, RI 02896 401-769-7601 MENDON, MA Mendon Twin Drive-In PAWTUCKET, RI 35 Milford St., Mendon, MA 01756 Breaktime Bowl & Bar 508-473-4958 • mendondrivein.com 999 Main St., #1330 Pawtucket, RI 02860 MILFORD, MA 401-427-7006 • breaktimebowlandbar.com Clafin Hill Orchestra 208 Main St., Ste. 112A Mixed Magic Theatre Milford, MA 01757 560 Mineral Spring Ave. 508-478-5924 • clafinhill.org Pawtucket, RI 02904 401-305-7333 • mmtri.com WHERE TO GET LOST | 19 The Winter Harvest: A Great Crop of Ice! Providence Performing Arts Center WEBSTER, MA Prior to modern refrigeration, people had to store their food in a cool spring house or down a 220 Weybosset St., Providence, RI 02903 Indian Ranch well to keep perishables from spoiling. Most meats were salted or smoked to keep over several 401-421-2787 • ppacri.org 200 Gore Rd., Webster, MA 01570 months. Fruits like apples were dried. With the harvesting of ice, people could store their foods in 508-943-3871 • indianranch.com the ice house on those frozen cakes that would last most of the year. Ice boxes for the home were Providence Place Cinemas 16 and marketed in the 1830s and by the 1860s all households had some type of ice-cooled storage system. IMAX WHITINSVILLE 10 Providence Pl., Providence, RI 02903 Natural ice was a necessity of life. There was no way to manufacture it – ice had to be cut in the (NORTHBRIDGE), MA 800-315-4000 • showcasecinemas.com winter from lakes and ponds and stored for the rest of the year. The thickness of the ice on the Art…Make it Real ponds had to be at least a foot to a foot and a half thick when it was cut. First the ice was cleared RISD's Woods-Gerry Gallery 105 Church St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 of snow and a grid was laid out to keep the blocks square and to maximize the number and 62 Prospect St., Providence, RI 02906 508-450-7120 • artmakeitreal.com consistency of blocks cut. The ice was shaped into large strips and slid toward the shore where 401-454-6141 it would be cut down further into blocks. A handsaw was used in the early 19th century. Later, a risd.edu/About/Galleries_Exhibitions/ ValleyCAST Theatre horse-drawn, two-blade cutter, called an ice plow was used in larger operations. Workers used Woods_Gerry/ 50 Douglas Rd., Whitinsville, MA 01588 a pike or a long metal rod with a hooked end to move the blocks about, and they were pulled out 508-234-6232 of the water with enormous ice tongs. The cakes of ice were put onto a sled and hauled off to the Sol Koffler Graduate Student Gallery alternativesnet.org/valleycast ice houses. In later years, the blocks were pushed up ramps onto a truck. 169 Weybosset St., Providence, RI 02906 ❄Ice houses were also a necessity - a building with a large door but no windows or cellar. The ice 401-277-4809 WOONSOCKET, RI was stacked tightly in layers with saw dust packed between and around and no gaps between risd.edu/About/Galleries_Exhibitions/ Stadium Theatre the blocks. Properly packed ice would last well into the summer. Sol_Koffler/ 28 Monument Sq., Woonsocket, RI 02895 If the weather was cooperating and the ice was thick, the harvesters would use 14-hour days to 401-762-4545 • stadiumtheatre.com Veteran's Memorial Auditorium extract the frozen blocks from the ponds. The more the ice reformed after thaws, the more ice (The VETS) WORCESTER, MA could be harvested. Generally, it was late January through February for the ice cutting season. 83 West Park St., Providence, RI 02903 Beatnik's Ice was not only a necessity for the domestic market, it was also an important export for New 401-222-1467 • thevetsri.com 433 Park Ave., Worcester, MA 01610 England. Blocks were transported by train to warmer states and by ships to places like India, ❄ 508-926-8877 • livemusicworcester.com packed tightly in sawdust for the long trip. There were commercial ice boxcars on railroads to Repertory Company ship cheese butter and other perishables to markets farther away. 201 Washington St., Providence, RI 02903 Cove Music Hall 401-351-4242 • trinityrep.com In the Blackstone Heritage Corridor, one such harvesting operation was done by the Hopedale 89 Green St., Worcester, MA 01604 Coal and Ice Co. that cut 300-pound blocks of ice from the Hopedale Pond. Visit the Hopedale 508-363-1888 • thecovemusichall.com Historical Society to learn more (Hopedale Historical Society, The Little Red Shop Museum, 12 Hopedale St., Hopedale, MA 01747).❄

Chazan Gallery at Wheeler Gallery Z 228 Angell St., Providence, RI 02906 259 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI 02903 401-421-9230 • chazangallery.org 401-454-8844 • galleryzprov.com

Columbus Theatre Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel 270 , Providence, RI 02903 79 Washington St., Providence, RI 02903 401-621-9660 • columbustheatre.com 401-331-5876 • lupos.com

Dunkin Donuts Center Murder On Us One LaSalle Sq., Providence, RI 02903 123 Empire St., Providence, RI 02903 401-331-6700 401-465-0820 dunkindonutscenter.com bravobrasserie.com/murder-on-us.html

Festival Ballet Providence Point Street Pianos 825 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906 3 Davol Sq., Providence, RI 02903 401-353-1129 401-270-7828 • pointstreetpianos.com festivalballetprovidence.org Providence Art Club Fete Music Hall 11 Thomas St., Providence, RI 02903 103 Dike St., Providence, RI 02909 401-331-1114 • providenceartclub.org 401-383-1112 • fetemusic.com WHERE TO GET LOST | 21

BLACKSTONE, MA DOUGLAS, MA Blackstone Historical Museum Douglas Center Cemetery 23 Main St., Blackstone, MA 01504 Main St., Douglas, MA 01516 401-476-2065

GRAFTON, MA Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center 44 Worcester St., Grafton, MA 01519 mspmlc.com

HOPEDALE, MA The Little Red Shop Museum Daniels Farmstead 12 Hopedale St., Hopedale, MA 01747 286 Mendon St., Blackstone, MA 01504 508-478-2926 • littleredshopmuseum.org 508-726-2042 danielsfarmstead.org LEICESTER, MA The Southwick-Daniels Farm, listed on Pine Grove Cemetery the National Register of Historic Places, 208 Pine St., Leicester, MA 01524 is known as Daniels Farmstead. Special 508-892-4052 events May-October. Farmer’s Markets every Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July through October. Organic produce, natu- LINCOLN, RI ral meats, crafts, tours, live music lunch Arnold House available. Call for specifics. 487 Great Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865 401-728-9696 • historicnewengland.org CENTRAL FALLS, RI Blackstone Valley Historical Society Jenks Park & Cogswell Tower 1873 Old Louisquisset Pike 580 Broad. St., Central Falls, RI 02863 Lincoln, RI 02865 • bvhs.org centralfallsri.us/jenks_park

CHEPACHET (GLOCESTER), RI Job Armstrong Store Museum DCU Center Worcester Center for Crafts 1181 Main St., Chepachet, RI 02814 50 Foster St., Worcester, MA 01608 25 Sagamore Rd., Worcester, MA 01605 401-568-8967 508-755-6800 • dcucenter.com 508-753-8183 • worcestercraftcenter.org CUMBERLAND, RI Hanover Theatre for the Worcester Chamber Music Society Cumberland Monestary Performing Arts 11 Irving St., Worcester, MA 01609 1464 Diamond Hill Rd. 2 Southbridge St., Worcester, MA 01608 508-217-4450 Cumberland, RI 02864 877-571-7469 • thehanovertheatre.org worcesterchambermusic.org 401-728-2400 • cumberlandlibrary.org

Mechanics Hall Haunted Tower Hill Road Drive 321 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608 Museums & Tower Hill Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 508-752-5608 • mechanicshall.org Historical Sites William Blackstone Memorial Ralph's Rock Diner AUBURN, MA Blackstone/Broad St. 148 Grove St., Worcester, MA 01605 Auburn Historical Museum Cumberland, RI 02864 508-753-9543 • ralphsrockdiner.com 41 South St., Auburn, MA 01501 508-832-6856 auburnhistoricalmusuem.org WHERE TO GET LOST | 23

Valentine Whitman House Lippitt House Museum 1147 Great Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865 199 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906 townoflincolnri.org 401-272-5101 preserveri.org/lippitt-house-museum MILLBURY, MA Providence Asa Waters Mansion 251 Benefit St., Providence, RI 02903 123 Elm St., Millbury, MA 01527 401-421-6970 • providenceathenaeum.org 508-865-0855 • asawaters.org Providence Children's Museum MILLVILLE, MA 100 South St., Providence, RI 02903 Chestnut Street Meeting House 401-273-5437 • childrenmuseum.org Chestnut Hill Rd./Thayer St. Millville, MA 01529 Rhode Island Black Heritage Society 508-883-6383 110 Benevolent St., Providence, RI 02906 chestnutstreetmeetinghouse.org 401-588-5177 • ribhs.weebly.com RISD Museum Udor Tower 224 Benefit St., Providence, RI 02903 8 Central St., Millville, MA 01529 401-454-6500 • risdmuseum.org

NORTH GRAFTON Roger Williams National Memorial (GRAFTON), RI 284 North Main St., Providence, RI 02903 Willard House & Clock Museum 401-521-7266 • nps.gov/rowi 11 Willard St., North Grafton, MA 01536 508-839-3500 • willardhouse.org 585 Blackstone Blvd., Providence, RI 02906 401-272-1314 • swanpointcemetery.com NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI Great Road Historic Distric Slatersville Village Green SMITHFIELD, RI Greene St., North Smithfield, RI 02896 Great Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865 Smith-Appleby House 220 Stillwater Rd., Smithfield, RI 02917 PASCOAG (BURRILLVILLE), RI 401-231-7363 • smithapplebyhouse.org Burrillville Historical & Preservation Society UXBRIDGE, MA 16 Laurel Hill Ave., Pascoag, RI 02859 Friends Meeting House 401-568-8534 • bhps.org 146A/98 Aldrich St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 uxbridgefriends.org PAWTUCKET, RI Pawtucket Armory Hearthside House Museum John Farnum House Museum 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 677 Great Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865 Mendon/Capron St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 401-721-0723 401-726-0597 • hearthsidehouse.org Hannaway Blacksmith Shop pawtucketarmoryartscenerllc.com Enjoy history and make memories at Simeon Wheelock House 671 Great Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865 "The House That Love Built." This award- 33 North Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 401-726-0597 • hearthsidehouse.org Slater Mill winning house museum offers interac- Step inside this historic blacksmith shop 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 tive tours, changing exhibits and unique at the gateway to Chase Farm Park and 401-725-8638 • slatermill.org events that bring our local heritage to East Hartford Ave., Uxbridge, MA 01569 experience the sound and smell of hot life. Costumed docents provide tours steel being hammered on the anvil as of the 200-year old house, furnished PROVIDENCE, RI turn-of-the-century blacksmithing dem- throughout in period style. John Brown House Museum onstrations and classes are given around 52 Power St., Providence, RI 02906 the forge. Open Sundays year round. Moffett Mill 401-273-7507 • rihs.org 585 Great Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865 WHERE TO GET LOST | 25 Check Out This Rock! Massachusetts Vietnam Veteran’s Formed over 1.5 billion years ago in a period of volcanic Memorial activity, Cumberlandite is the official state rock of Rhode at Green Hill Park Island. Curiously, the largest deposits of the mineral are 51 Skyline Dr., Worcester, MA 01605 found on a single four-acre plot of land in the Blackstone massvvm.org Valley – in the town of Cumberland. Glaciers scattered it south through what became the Salisbury Mansion watershed. Weathered samples of the rock are brown-to- 40 Highland St., Worcester, MA 01609 black with white crystals. Cumberlandite really stands out 508-753-8278 • worcesterhistory.org against the other stones, most of which are glacier deposits of granite and metamorphic rocks. Worcester Art Museum 55 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609 Cumberlandite is slightly magnetic due to high amounts of iron in its composition. Uninformed rock 508-799-4406 • worcesterart.org hounds have sold it as small pieces of meteorite. That is not the case. Historically, settlers identified the high iron composition and tried to use the rock to make cannons and farm tools. The cannons Worcester Historical Museum cracked when fired because the iron content was too low for such a purpose. Cumberlandite also 30 Elm St., Worcester, MA 01609 contains a fairly high level of titanium which made the mineral useful for tools. 508-753-8278 • worcesterhistory.net

World War II Memorial Lake Ave./Hamilton St. WHITINSVILLE WORCESTER, MA Worcester, MA 01604 (NORTHBRIDGE), MA American Antiquarian Society worcesterma.gov/dpw/parks-rec/word- war-ii-memorial The Olde Cemetery 1774 185 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609 Hill St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 508-755-5221 • americanantiquarian.org

Whitin Mill Korean War Memorial 50 Douglas Rd., Whitinsville, MA 01588 Worcester Center Blvd. 508-234-6232 Worcester, MA 01604 worcesterma.gov/dpw/parks-rec/korean- WOONSOCKET, RI war-memorial Hachiko Statue 1 Depot Sq., Woonsocket, RI 02895 401-765-2211 • hachikousa.com Skunk Cabbage Did you know that even in the winter, while snow is on the ground, there is a plant growing in the Blackstone Valley? It’s skunk cabbage! It doesn’t die in the fall like other plants. Its new leaves are already four or five inch shoots in Museum of Work & Culture October but because they are colored a mottled (blotchy) 42 South Main St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 purple-brown the leaves blend into the landscape of dead 401-769-9675 • rihs.org leaves and twigs. These dark shoots create a little tent This interactive museum presents the around the bud where the plant creates heat to 70 degrees compelling story of immigrants who by a process called cellular aspiration. Sometimes the skunk came to find a better life in mill towns cabbage is warm enough to melt the snow around it. It is along the Blackstone River. Visitors em- the first flower of the spring with small white flowers that bark on a journey from farm to factory, attract honeybees and small flies drawn by both the strong taking an immersive look at how the chemicals it produces and the warmth of the bud. The bugs get stuck inside the bud and rattle lives of these new settlers changed at around as they pollinate the flower, creating a low buzz that people can hear if they are quiet. Skunk work, home, and school. cabbage likes wet places and it is often the first green plant seen in the landscape each spring. The large heart-shaped leaves really stand out. Why is it called skunk cabbage? All parts of the plant St. Ann Arts & Cultural Center are stinky! And the leaves contain calcium oxalate crystals that create a burning sensation if they 84 Cumberland St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 are eaten – and that keeps predators away! The skunk cabbage roots look like a colony of worms. 401-356-0713 Yet this stinky plant is the cousin of the beautiful, sweet-smelling lily. Go figure! stannartsandculturalcenter.org WHERE TO GET LOST | 27 The “Worcester Whirlwind” Major Taylor was the first African-American athlete to achieve the level of world champion. Marshall “Major” Taylor was born in Indiana. He received his first bicycle as a gift from his father’s employers. By the time Marshall was 13, he was employed by a local bicycle shop to perform stunts on his bicycle. He received $6 a week and a brand new, $35 bicycle. Marshall also entered his first race and, to everyone’s surprise, he won! Marshall moved to Worcester, MA, in 1896 with his racing mentor, Birdie Munger. He worked as a mechanic in the Worcester Cycle Manufacturing Company and becoming a professional bicycle racer. But it was a difficult time for an African-American to compete in races. He was frequently prohibited from participating because of his color. Marshall refused to quit, though. He created his own set of personal rules; “ride clean and ride fair,” and, when insulted or attacked by other cyclists, he would just ride away, most often winning the race. In 1899—Marshall won the World Bicycling Championship. He was now the fastest bicyclist in the world! He kept the title until he retired in 1909 at the age of 30.

Outdoor Pursuits Trail 562 Round Top Rd., Burrillville, RI 02830 For biking maps, paddling maps, walking tours and other recreational CENTRAL FALLS, RI resources, please visit our website: Chocolate Mill Overlook Park BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org. Charles St./Roosevelt Ave. Central Falls, RI 02863 BLACKSTONE, MA 401-724-2200 • chocolatemilloverlook.com Blackstone Gorge County St., Blackstone, MA 01504 Lonsdale Marsh ◆ 508-278-7604 Access from Central Falls Landing 1402 Broad St., Central Falls, RI 02863 Blackstone River Greenway and While visiting our parks and natural resources here in Bike Path Pierce Park & River Walk the Blackstone Heritage Corridor, we encourage you to 93 Canal St., Blackstone, MA 01504 High St., Central Falls, RI 02863 leave only footprints and to please Trash Responsibly™. 508-278-7604 401-727-7480 We launched this campaign to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of litter on the health of our Quissett Hill Wildlife CHEPACHET (GLOCESTER), RI watershed and beauty of our communities. Many parks Management Area do not offer trash receptacles and we encourage visitors to please take any (Blackstone Access) Casimir Pulaski Memorial State Park trash with you to recycle or dispose in an appropriate manner. To make this Inman Hill Rd., Blackstone, MA 01504 easy, we sell a car litter bag, made from recycled plastic bottles. 508-389-6300 • mendonma.gov 151 Pulaski Rd., Chepachet, RI 02814 401-568-2085 • riparks.com/locations If you plan to fish, we ask you to please Fish Responsibly™ and not leave BURRILLVILLE, RI any fishing line behind. We have created a program to recycle fishing line CUMBERLAND, RI which can be brought to bait and tackle shops within the 25 communities Black Hut Management Area of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor for recycling. You can also look for 985 Spring Lake Rd., Burrillville, RI 02830 Diamond Hill Park monofilament recycling stations at select fishing areas. 401-568-4300 • visitburriville.org 4097 Diamond Hill Rd. Cumberland, RI 02864 With our NPS Volunteers-in-Parks Program, we have helped many Buck Hill Management Area & Trail 401-334-9996 communities in the Blackstone Heritage Corridor with seasonal cleanup Rd., Burrillville, RI 02830 events. To get involved, contact volunteer@BlackstoneHeritageCorridor. 401-423-1920 • visitburriville.org Manville Landing & Boat Ramp org. To learn more about out Trash Responsibly program, please visit Manville Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org. WHERE TO GET LOST | 29

Valley Falls Heritage Park GLOCESTER, RI Round Top Management Area Quissett Hill Wildlife 45 Broad St., Cumberland, RI 02864 Durfee Hill Management Area Rte. 96, Harrisville, RI 02830 Management Area 401-728-2400 Durfee Rd., Glocester, RI 02859 (Mendon Access) Spring Lake Fishing Area Quisett Rd., Mendon, MA 01756 DOUGLAS, MA George Washington Black Hut Rd., Harrisville, RI 02830 mendonma.gov Management Area 107 Wallum Lake Rd., Douglas, MA 01516 2185 Putnam Pike, Glocester, RI 02814 Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club MILLBURY, MA 508-476-7872 • mass.gov 401-568-2085 • riparks.com/locations 200 Brook Rd., Harrisville, RI 02830 Lake Singletary 401-568-7171 • wallumlakerodgun.com W. Main St., Millbury, MA 01527 EAST PROVIDENCE, RI Steere Hill Farm Conservation Area lakesingletary.org HOPEDALE, MA Ten Mile River Greenway 383 Putnam Pike, Glocester, RI 02814 Ferris Ave., East Providence, RI 02916 glocesterlandtrust.org Hopedale Pond and Parklands MILLVILLE, MA Hopedale St., Hopedale, MA 01747 Millville Lock GLENDALE HARRISVILLE (BURRILLVILLE), RI hopedale-ma.gov Hope St., Millville, MA 01529 (BURRILLVILLE), RI Harrisville Fishing Area on Clear River LINCOLN, RI Spring Lake Beach & Arcade NASONVILLE (BURRILLVILLE), RI Rte. 98, Harrisville, RI 02830 Blackstone River Bikeway 50 Old Hillside Dr., Glendale, RI 02826 Tarkiln Pond John Street Parking Area 401-568-9474 • burrillville.org Tarkiln Rd., Nasonville, RI 02830 Lincoln, RI 02865 NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI Blackstone River State Park 1075 Lower River Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865 401-333-1100 • riparks.com/locations

Lincoln Woods State Park 2 Manchester Print Works Rd. Lincoln, RI 02865 • 401-723-7892 riparks.com/locations

MANVILLE (LINCOLN), RI Northern RI Chapter 737 Trout Unlimited North Smithfield, RI 02896 northernri.tu.org Trout Unlimited works to: protect na- tive brook habitats in Northern RI and Blackstone River Watershed Council/ Blackstone Rivers; reconnect tributares Friends of the Blackstone to mainstem rivers allowing wild and 100 New River Rd., Manville, RI 02838 native fish to migrate into headwaters blackstoneriver.org to spawn; restore watersheds degraded A Rhode Island non-profit volunteer organi- over time by dams and pollutants. Help zation. Our mission is to restore, enhance, by taking a young person fishing or get a and preserve the physical, historical, and friend to join Trout Unlimited. cultural integrity of the Blackstone River, its watershed and its ecosystem through NORTHBRIDGE, MA public advocacy, education, recreation, stewardship and the promotion of our Lookout Rock unique Blackstone Valley resource. Quaker St., Northbridge, MA 01534 Plummer's Landing MENDON, MA Church St., Northbridge, MA 01588 Mendon Town Beach 55 Taft Ave., Mendon, MA 01756 508-473-3259 • mendonma.gov WHERE TO GET LOST | 31

PASCOAG (BURRILLVILLE), RI Esmond Park SUTTON, MA Union Pond Esmond St., Smithfield, RI 02917 Marion's Camp Town Beach Reservoir Rd., Pascoag, RI 02859 smithfieldri.com/recreation 4 Uxbridge Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 suttonma.org PAWTUCKET, RI Georgiaville Pond Beach/ Fishing Area Purgatory Chasm State Reservation Hodgson Rotary Park Stillwater Rd., Smithfield, RI 02917 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 198 Purgatory Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 401-233-1051 508-234-3733 • mass.gov ◆ smithfieldri.com/recreation Ten Mile River UPTON, MA Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, RI 02860 Ken Weber Conservation Area at Cascade Brook PROVIDENCE, RI Mapleville Rd., Smithfield, RI 02917 205 Westboro Rd., Upton, MA 01568 Gano Park & Dog Park smithfieldri.com/seven-scenic-walks 508-278-6486 • mass.gov Power St., Providence, RI 02906 Mowry Conservation Area UXBRIDGE, MA India Point Park Old Forge Rd., Smithfield, RI 02917 Blackstone River & Canal Heritage Gano St., Providence, RI 02903 smithfieldri.com State Park 401-785-9450 287 Oak St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 Stillwater Scenic Trail 508-278-7604 • mass.gov Lippitt Park 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 1015 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906 smithfield.com/seven-scenic-walks

Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy Stump Pond 675 Plainfield St., Providence, RI 02909 307 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 nhill.org 401-351-5747

SMITHFIELD, RI SPENCER, MA Connors Farm Conservation Area Moose Hill Wildlife Management Area 22 Connors Farm Dr. 16-18 Overlook Dr., Spencer, MA 01562 Smithfield, RI 02917 massaudubon.org/moosehill 217 Chapin St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 smithfieldri.com/recreation 508-785-0339 • thetrustees.org Experience a timeless landscape as you WOONSOCKET, RI wind through a narrow stretch of road, Cold Spring Park lined by stone walls, and pass through Harris Ave., Woonsocket, RI 02895 an 18th-century New England home- woonsocketri.org/parks stead. Miles of trails through 185 acres of forest and fields. Cormier Woods is River Island Arts Park managed by The Trustees. Bernon St., Woonsocket, RI 02895

Goat Hill Lock WWII Veterans Memorial State Park 287 Oak St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 Social St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 blackstonecc.org/goat_hill_lock.htm 401-723-7892 riparks.com/locations Pout Pond West River Rd., Uxbridge, MA 01569 WORCESTER, MA 508-278-5246 • uxbridge-ma.gov Green Hill Golf Course Taft Memorial Park 1929 Skyline Dr., Worcester, MA 01605 95 Carney St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 508-779-1359 • greenhillgc.com

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AUBURN, MA Old Stone Mill Antiques and Archery & Arms Treasures 15 Old Common Rd., Auburn, MA 01501 1169 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814 774-321-6321 • archeryandarms.com 401-568-0283

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BLACKSTONE, MA Judy's Treasures 63 Main St., Ste. C, Blackstone, MA 01504 The Town Trader 508-918-0088 1177 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814 401-568-8800 • thetowntrader.com The Town Trader is a 3,300 square foot shop with 22 booths. It's located in a 1690's trading post and is the oldest structure in Historic Chepachet Village. The building features hand-hewn beams and a flueless Beehive fireplace. Please visit us soon! Immersion CUMBERLAND, RI Blackstone Bicycles Shopping 391 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 401-335-3163 • blackstonebicycles.com Tole Booth The ultimate Get Lost experiences 129 Main St., Blackstone, MA 01504 Elizabeth's Shoppe are in the cool shops and unusual 508-876-8900 2352 Mendon Rd., #20 stores throughout the Blackstone We are a charming gift shop specializing Cumberland, RI 02864 in country, primitive, and decorative dé- 401-658-2737 • elizabethshoppe.com Valley. Here’s a selection of some you cor for your home. We feature home dé- shouldn’t miss. cor, candles, textiles, signs, jewelry, gift Green Label Boutique items, greeting cards, Made in America 2368 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 and handmade items. 401-658-0130 • greenlabelboutiqueri.com

CENTRAL FALLS, RI Pastimes Antiques Peter Patchis Yarns 3335 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 174 Cross St., Central Falls, RI 02863 401-405-0805 401-723-3116 • peterpatchisyarns.com Pine Swamp Place CHEPACHET (GLOCESTER), RI 70 Pine Swamp Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 Big Bear Hunting and 401-658-1100 401 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814 401-949-0339 With Heart & Soul bigbearhuntingandfirearms.com 3751 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 401-658-3470 • withheartandsoul.net Brown & Hopkins Country Store 1179 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814 DOUGLAS, MA 401-568-4830 • brownandhopkins.com Bicycle Plus 315 Main St., Douglas, MA 01516 Old Post Office Antiques 774-232-2781 1178 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814 401-568-1795 IMMERSION SHOPPING | 35 Blackstone Heritage Corridor Shop HOPEDALE, MA MAPLEVILLE (BURRILLVILLE), RI Visit Blackstone Heritage Corridor’s online shop to find a little The Artful Mix Village Barn Country Store & something for everyone! Patches, pins, tumblers, hats, t-shirts and 150 Hartford Ave., Hopedale, MA 01747 Antiques more! Remember your visit to the National Heritage Corridor and 508-381-1346 • theartfulmix.com 953 Victory Hwy., Mapleville, RI 02839 show your support for our mission to care for this wonderful place 401-568-4542 by choosing from a great selection of carefully curated items. LEICESTER, MA Kids and preteens will enjoy the graphic novel about Worcester’s Cooper's Hilltop Farm MENDON, MA World Champion cyclist “Major” Taylor. The 22-page novel tells the 515 Henshaw St., Leicester, MA 01542 The Blessing Barn courageous story of how Taylor overcame racial adversity in the 508-892-3720 • coopershilltopfarm.com 5 Hastings St., Mendon, MA 01756 19th century to become the first African American World Champion 508-634-2276 • compassionne.com in any sport. Marshall Street Disc Golf For those on the go, our Trash ResponsiblyTM Car Litter Bag snaps 103 Marshall St., Leicester, MA 01524 Lamberts Garden Center 408-304-7055 1 Cape Rd., Mendon, MA 01756 around the car headrest and allows easy access to keep your car marshallstreetdiscgolf.com 508-478-4397 and the National Heritage Corridor litter free. We also partner with the and sell the official LINCOLN, RI Mendon Greenhouse & Florist NPS Passports for all your National Park-hopping! Lincoln Gardens 9 Hastings St., Mendon, MA 01756 Prefer to stay home and relax? Our exclusive tumblers/mugs are 1688 Louisquisset Pike 508-478-3425 perfect for a hot cup of coffee or a cool, refreshing summer drink. Lincoln, RI 02865 mendongreenhouse.com They can also be used as a vase or even a decorative pen holder for 401-722-2722 the office. The mugs, created on a local potter’s wheel, features a lincolngardensflorist.com Purple Peacock at Southwick's Zoo clay coin with the BHC logo applied to the side of the mug. 2 Southwick St., Mendon, MA 01756 800-258-9182 • southwickszoo.com Visit The Shop at BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org to see all the great Lincoln Mall products offered in celebration of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor 622 George Washington Hwy. Lincoln, RI 02865 MILLBURY, MA and our mission. discoverlincolnmall.com The Candy Shoppe 19 Main St., Millbury, MA 01527 508-865-0085 Simply Posh Boutique Grafton Country Store 15 North St., Douglas, MA 01516 2 Central Sq., Grafton, MA 01519 508-476-7600 508-839-4898 simplyposhconsignmentboutique.com Grafton Flea Market EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 296 Upton St., Grafton, MA 01519 Gilmore's Flower Shop 508-839-2217 • graftonflea.com 76 Taunton Ave., East Providence, RI 02914 401-434-3667 • eastprovidencefloral.com Peggy's Place Boutique 1 Grafton Common, #14, Grafton, MA 01519 NBX Bikes 508-839-6963 414 Warren Ave., East Providence, RI 02914 peggysplaceboutique.com 401-434-3838 • nbxbikes.com She's A Gem Consignment Boutiques Providence Bicycle 80 Worcester St., Grafton, MA 01536 337 Warren Ave. 508-839-9606 • shesagem.com East Providence, RI 02914 401-228-6991 • providencebicycle.com Sugarplums 36 North Main St., Grafton, MA 01519 GRAFTON, MA 508-839-1649 • danceitup.com Blackington Furniture GREENVILLE 10 Grafton Common, Grafton, MA 01519 (SMITHFIELD), RI 508-839-9663 • blackington.com Stillwater Antiques Center 711 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI 02828 401-949-4999 • stillwaterantiques.net IMMERSION SHOPPING | 37

Country Candle Company, Inc. NORTH GRAFTON NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI The Blackstone Shop Gifts & 22 West St., Millbury, MA 01527 (GRAFTON), MA Country Clutter Primitives Souvenirs 508-865-6156 175 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 Boutique Paisley 645 Great Rd. 401-724-2200 40 North Main St. North Smithfield, RI 02896 Gertrude Robert Antiques TourBlackstone.com/site/blackstone- North Grafton, MA 01536 401-762-2979 22 West St., Millbury, MA 01527 shop/ 508-730-8585 • boutiquepaisley.com 508-425-9991 Krazy Daisy Vintage & Consignment Mia Couture Floral Elegance Shop Laurence Candle Company/ 615 Central Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861 204 Worcester St. 706A St. Paul St. Egan Church Supply 516-641-9114 North Grafton, MA 01536 North Smithfield, RI 02896 10 West St., Millbury, MA 01527 508-839-9811 • floralelegancegrafton.com 401-597-6219 508-865-6061 • eganchurchsupply.com Rhode Island Antiques Mall Come visit our candle factory outlet and 345 Fountain St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 North Main Street Antiques Leeway True Value browse our wonderful array of gifts, reli- 401-475-3400 • riantiquesmall.com 68 North Main St. 790 Great Rd. gious items and all of your candle needs. North Grafton, MA 01536 North Smithfield, RI 02896 Our 3,000 square foot store is attached RI Watercolor Society 508-839-7333 401-765-2222 to our factory with an observation win- Slater Memorial Park/ Armistice Blvd. northmainstreetantiques.com dow that allows customers to view our Pawtucket, RI 02861 A small, friendly group shop with an ever- Mundy's Flowers Gifts & Essentials candle manufacturing operation. 401-726-1876 changing selection of antique and vintage 925 Victory Hwy. rhodeislandwatercolorsociety.wildapri- items. Reasonably priced paper, postcards, North Smithfield, RI 02896 Millbury Towne Consignment cot.org jewelry, sterling, linens, glass china, pot- 401-762-0150 • mundys.com 22 West St., Millbury, MA 01527 tery, furniture, artwork and smalls. Find us 508-865-9400 on Facebook and Instagram. The Ski Shop Plus PROVIDENCE, RI 859 Eddie Dowling Hwy. Ada Books The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley Trek Stop Bicycles North Smithfield, RI 02896 717 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903 70 Worcester-Providence Tpke. 49 North Main St. 401-766-2003 • theskishopplus.com 401-573-2980 • ada-books.com Millbury, MA 01527 North Grafton, MA 01536 617-232-8900 508-839-9199 • trekstop.com NORTHBRIDGE, MA Armageddon Record Shop shopsatblackstonevalley.com Curtain Factory Outlet 436 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 8 Sutton St., Northbridge, MA 01534 401-521-6667 • armageddonshop.com 508-234-2944 • curtainfactoryoutlet.com Bananas Women's Clothing Katalina's Boutique 381 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 1682 Providence Rd. 401-272-6800 • shop-bananas.com Northbridge, MA 01534 508-234-2247 Benefit Street Antiques 243 Wickenden St., Providence, RI 02903 Rockdale Rug & Braid Outlet 401-751-9109 • benefitstreetantiques.com 10 Sutton St., Northbridge, MA 01534 508-234-2882 Books on the Square rockdalerugandbraid.com 471 Angell St., Providence, RI 02906 401-331-9097 • booksq.com Sparkleberry's Home and Garden 1790 Quaker St., Northbridge, MA 01534 Cellar Stories Bookstore 508-234-3500 111 Mathewson St., Providence, RI 02903 sparkleberryshomeandgarden.com 401-521-7143 • cellarstories.com

PAWTUCKET, RI Craftland Gallery 212 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903 A Little Bit of Everything 401-272-4285 • craftlandshop.com 340 Cottage St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-305-3324 Creatoyvity 736 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906 401-351-5781 • creatoyvity.com IMMERSION SHOPPING | 39

Spectrum-India Shop Miles to Go Sports Eclectic Annie's Antiques and 252 Thayer St., Providence, RI 02906 160 Worcester-Providence Tpke. Collectibles 401-421-1010 • spectrumindia.com Sutton, MA 01590 13 South Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 508-917-8600 • milestogosports.com 508-498-7651 Stock Culinary Goods 759 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906 O'Shea's Amish Furniture G2 Sports Cards & Memorabilia 401-521-0101 • stockculinarygoods.com 113 Singletary Ave., Sutton, MA 01590 6 South Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 508-865-6385 • osheasfurniture.com 508-779-0810 • g2sportscards.com Studio Hop 810 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906 Polly's Antiques Joyful Things Marketplace and 401-621-2262 315 Boston Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 Workshop hopeSt.prov.com/studio-hop/ 432 North Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 Frog & Toad Gift Shop Vaillancourt Folk Art 795 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906 Symposium Books 9 Main St., #1H, Sutton, MA 01590 Re-Find Consignment Bourtique 401-831-3434 • frogandtoadstore.com 240 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903 508-476-3601• valfa.com 2 South Main St., #103 401-273-7900 • symposiumbooks.com Uxbridge, MA 01569 HomeStyle UPTON, MA 508-779-0880 229 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903 What Cheer? Records & Vintage Shop David Rose Antiques refindconsignmentboutique.com 401-277-1159 • homestyleri.com 780 Angell St., 2nd Floor 36 West Main St., Upton, MA 01568 Providence, RI 02906 508-259-3838 The Sassy Foxx Consignment Leviathan Exchange Thrift Store 401-861-4244 • whatcheerprovidence.com 19 Depot St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 745 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903 Fin & Feather Sports 508-278-9700 401-323-9992 SMITHFIELD, RI 10 Milford St., Upton, MA 01568 sassyfoxxconsignment.com Apple Valley Minerals 508-529-3901• finandfeathersports.com Noon Design Shop 7 Homestead Ave., Smithfield, RI 02917 WHITINSVILLE 75 Weybosset St., Providence, RI 02903 860-462-3211 • applevalleyminerals. Hartford Farm Garden Center (NORTHBRIDGE), MA 401-455-1222 • noondesignshop.com com 15 Hartford Ave., South The Flower Shop Upton, MA 01568 110 Church St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 Ocean State Tackle The Crossings at Smithfield 508-529-6463 • hartfordfarm.com 508-234-3600 430 Branch Ave., Providence, RI 02904 Commons petalsfinefloralandgifts.com 401-749-3474 • oceanstatetackle.com 400 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 Nevermind Shop crossingsatsmithfield.com 1 Milford St., Upton, MA 01568 Forever Young Apparel Olympic Records 508-529-2525 167 Church St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 580 Wickenden St., Providence, RI 02903 Ephraim Doumato Jewelers 508-266-7300 401-301-9266 19 Sanderson Rd., Smithfield, RI 02917 UXBRIDGE, MA 401-949-4220 • doumatojewelers.com Little Man Handbags Pie in the Sky Boutique Bernat Antiques 110 Church St., 2nd Floor 225 Thayer St., Providence, RI 02906 89 Elmdale Rd., Uxbridge, MA 01569 Flaunt Boutique Whitinsville, MA 01588 401-861-3954 508-278-5525 19 Sanderson Rd., Smithfield, RI 02917 FACEBOOK.COM/Bernat-An- 508-341-6211 • littlemanoriginals.com 401-949-4849 • flauntri.com Providence Place Mall tiques-134233229940857/ The Maker's Waypost 1 Providence Pl., Providence, RI 02903 SOUTH GRAFTON 99 Church St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 401-270-1000 • providenceplace.com Bittersweet Hollow (GRAFTON), MA 107 South Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 508-372-0373 • makerswaypost.com Queen of Hearts Fashion Boutique The Saddle Shed 508-278-0909 Olde New England Antiques & 222 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903 237 Providence Rd. Art Center 401-421-1471 • queenofheartsri.com South Grafton, MA 01560 Brick Mill Marketplace and Antiques 508-839-3016 • thesaddleshed.com 146 Mendon St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 116 Church St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 508-372-9266 Rhody Craft 508-278-0200 780 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906 SUTTON, MA Chevere, The Place to Bead The Welcoming Lantern 401-626-1833 • rhodycraft.com Eaton Farm Confectioners 336 North Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 165 Church St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 30 Burbank Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 508-278-5566 508-234-5800 Simple Pleasures 508-865-5235 • eatonfarmcandies.com 6 Richmond Sq., Providence, RI 02906 401-331-4120 simplepleasuresprovidence.com IMMERSION SHOPPING | 41

The Hidden Jewel Strand's Ski Shop 34 Cedar St., #2, Worcester, MA 01609 1 West Boylston Dr., Worcester, MA 01606 774-823-3382 508-852-4333 • strandsskishop.com hiddenjewelworcester.com Table Talk Pies Retail Kleen N Hard Sports Equipment 153 Green St., Worcester, MA 01610 70 James St., #11C 508-798-8811 • tabletalkpie.com Worcester, MA 01603 508-755-8164 • kleennhardsports.com That's Entertainment Pop-Culture Emporium Landry's Bicycles 244 Park Ave., Worcester, MA 01609 20 Jolma Rd., Worcester, MA 01604 508-755-4207 • thatse.com 508-713-9695 • landrys.com Trunk & Disorderly Consignments New England Backpacker 122 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608 Whitinsville Art & Antique Center Bikes & Life 6 East Mountain St. 508-459-1049 • thetrunkanddisorderly.com 202 Church St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 1067 Main St., Worcester, MA 01603 Worcester, MA 01606 508-282-9314 774-420-2344 • bikesandlife.com 508-853-9407 Union Music, Inc. newenglandbackpacker.com 142 Southbridge St., Worcester, MA 01608 WOONSOCKET, RI Birch Alley Furniture 508-753-3702 • unionmusic.com New Hope Soap Gifts The ArtFull Boutique 19 Harrison St., Worcester, MA 01604 33 St., Worcester, MA 01604 Worcester Center for Crafts 2 Monument Sq., Woonsocket, RI 02895 508-753-1434 877-258-4541 • newhopesoap.com Gallery Store 508-257-1596 Button Tree Kids Boutique 25 Sagamore Rd., Worcester, MA 01605 Seed to Stem Botanical Shop 508-753-8183 • worcestercraftcenter.org The Honey Shop 1102 Pleasant St., Worcester, MA 01602 174 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, MA 01604 6 Winthrop St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 508-926-8710 • buttontreekids.com 508-890-0933 401-597-6885 • breathe-ease.com Crompton Collective seedtostembotanicals.com Re-Cycled Bicycle 138 Green St., Worcester, MA 01604 26 Mill St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 508-753-7303 • cromptoncollective.com 401-636-0960 • myrecycledbicycle.com Dzian Gallery Pete's Bait and Tackle 65 Water St., Worcester, MA 01604 341 Burnside Ave., Woonsocket, RI 02895 508-655-6522 • dzian.net 877-938-0367 • petesbaitandtackle.com Fritz's Bicycle Shop WORCESTER, MA 328 West Boylston St. Worcester, MA 01606 Alexis Grace Consignment 508-853-1799 7 Harrison St., Worcester, MA 01604 fritzbicycleshop.blogspot.com 508-799-4700 alexisgraceconsignment.com Grime Vintage & Consignment 356 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, MA 01604 Barney's Bicycle 508-755-5055 • grimeworcester.com 582 Park Ave., Worcester, MA 01603 508-799-2453 • barneysbicycle.com Haberdash Vintage 138 Green St., Worcester, MA 01604 Barry's Bait and Tackle 508-753-7303 • haberdashvintage.com 200 SW Cutoff, Worcester, MA 01604 508-797-9100 • barrysbait.com Jelly's Discs 246 Park Ave., Worcester, MA 01609 Bicycle Alley 508-752-9056 • jellysdiscs.com 1067 Main St., Worcester, MA 01603 508-752-2230 • bikealley.com Joe's Albums 317 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608 508-796-5352 • joesalbums.com WICKED GOOD EATING | 43

Eateries & Scooperies Goodstuff Smokehouse 97 Main St., Blackstone, MA 01504 508-928-1815 ALBION (LINCOLN), RI goodstuffsmokehouse.com Bricco Comfort Food 48 School St., Albion, RI 02802 Ideal Pizza 401-721-5160 • briccocomfortfood1.com 2 Main St., Blackstone, MA 01504 508-883-4455 • idealblackstone.com AUBURN, MA Roast House Auburn Town Pizza 3 Farm St., Blackstone, MA 01504 69 Auburn St., Auburn, MA 01501 508-883-7700 508-832-5210 • auburntownpizza.com Stewart's Diner Bentley Pub 148 Main St., Blackstone, MA 01504 602 Southbridge St. 508-883-4855 Auburn, MA 01501-1912 508-407-8880 • bentleypub.com TKO Pizza 63 Main St., Blackstone, MA 01504 Chuck's Steakhouse 508-883-7607 10 Prospect St., Auburn, MA 01501 508-823-2553 • chucks.com BURRILLVILLE, RI Wicked Good Heritage Coffee Shoppe Uncle Ronnie's Red Tavern 567 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA 01510 2692 Victory Hwy., Burrillville, RI 02830 508-832-9297 401-568-6243 Eating! uncleronniesredtavern.com With the Blackstone Valley’s diverse Jasmine's Asian Fusion cultural heritage, the eating here is 711 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA 01501 CENTRAL FALLS, RI 508-832-8868 • jasmineauburn.com 3 Amigos Taqueria really something to lose yourself in! 735 Dexter St., Central Falls, RI 02863 From corner eatery comfort cuisine Ronnie's Seafood 401-725-3331 to the avant garde gastronomic 871 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA 01501 offering, it’s all here! Enjoy this 508-832-9068 El Paisa 598 Dexter St., Central Falls, RI 02863 selection of breweries, wineries, The Coffee Mug 401-726-8864 eateries and scooperies listed here! 286 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA 01501 508-832-3616 El Salvadoreno Restaurant 791 Lonsdale Ave., Central Falls, RI 02863 Uncle Mark's 401-725-2226 • elsalvadoreno.org 17 Washington St., Auburn, MA 01501 508-755-2860 Georgia's Restaurant 915 Dexter St., Central Falls, RI 02863 Weepin' Willie's Deli 401-722-7030 64 Auburn St., Auburn, MA 01501 508-832-9455 • weepinwillies.com La Casona 768 Broad St., Central Falls, RI 02863 Yong Shing Restaurant 401-767-0002 90 Auburn St., Auburn, MA 01501 508-832-0622 • yongshing.com Sparky's Restaurant 548 Dexter St., Central Falls, RI 02863 BLACKSTONE, MA 401-726-9086 Casa Burrito 114 Main St., Blackstone, MA 01504 Stanley's Hamburgers 508-928-0904 • casaburritotakeout.com 535 Dexter St., Central Falls, RI 02863 401-726-9689 • stanleyshamburgers.com WICKEDWICKED GOOD GOOD EATING EATING | | 45 45

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Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Passport Book

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Slater Mill Welcome to 1 290 190 2 Blackstone River State Park Blackstone River Valley 495 Ashton National Historical Park 290 3 Worcester 9 4 Slatersville We invite you to take your park Passport Book 9 Leicester 122 5 Whitinsville and explore the Blackstone River Valley. As you 90 Hopedale visit the different areas of the park, you will learn 6 Grafton Heritage Corridor Boundary about the beginnings of industry in America, walk 90 Upton Roads through the historic mill villages that still make up Millbury River 395 State Park/Forest the backbone of the region, and take advantage 146 Sutton Northbridge 6 of the recreational opportunities offered by the Hopedale 5 16 495 Blackstone River. The pages of this Passport Book Mendon North have a space to stamp or “cancel” the date and Uxbridge Millville 16 122 location of your visit to each of the areas in Douglas Blackstone Blackstone River the park. CONNECTICUT MASS ACHUSETT S 395 RHODE I S LAND 4 Woonsocket 102 146 Cumberland Cancellation stamps are available at the address Burrillville N. Smithfield on each location’s page. After you have collected 3 295

all of the stamps, present your completed Passport Glocester 295 Lincoln2 95 Book at a stamping location to celebrate your Smithfield 44 Central Falls achievement. Please feel free to share and celebrate 1 Pawtucket 146 East your progress on social media using #nps6for6. 44 Providence 102 PROVIDENCE Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Slater Mill Blackstone River State Park 67 Roosevelt Ave. Pawtucket, RI 02860 1075 Lower River Rd. Lincoln, RI 02865 Slater Mill is America’s first successful water- At Blackstone River State Park you can visit the powered cotton spinning mill. Here you can tour Captain Wilbur Kelly House Transportation Slater Mill (fee charged) and learn how Samuel Museum, bike or walk along a section of the Slater worked with local craftsmen to create the Blackstone River Bikeway and take advantage of the machines that spun cotton into thread. Also on paddling and fishing opportunities offered by the site is the Wilkinson Machine shop, which features Blackstone River and Canal. a working water wheel, and the Sylvanus Brown House which shows domestic life during the period. Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Ashton Slatersville 1075 Lower River Rd. Lincoln, RI 02865 20 Main St. Slatersville, RI 02876 Ashton Village once spanned both sides of the Slatersville is America’s first planned mill village, Blackstone River. Today, you can explore the serving as the blueprint for other mill villages built historic Ashton Mill village, which began producing across the Blackstone River Valley. The mill opened cotton cloth in 1867 and later made fiberglass from in 1807 and continued running until 1956. Today, the 1940s through 1980s. Ashton is adjacent to you can explore Slatersville and see the village that Blackstone River State Park and Bikeway where you the Slaters built to provide everything their workers will find ways to connect to the Valley’s historical, would need - housing, schools, churches, and stores. cultural, natural and recreational opportunities. Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Whitinsville Hopedale 17 Church St. Whitinsville, MA 01588 50 or 12 Hopedale St. Hopedale MA 01747 John C. Whitin’s pick and spreader machine, built Hopedale’s Draper Corporation was America’s in the workshop of his family’s cotton mill, led largest manufacturer of power looms. As you to the Whitin Machine Works, one of the largest explore Hopedale, you can see some of the finest manufacturers of textile machinery in the world. As examples of worker housing in the Blackstone “The Shop” grew, Whitinsville grew with it. Today River Valley. Take a walk through the Parklands you can explore the village and then head down - the recreation area around the Hopedale Mill Church Street to check out some of Whitinsville’s Pond established by the Drapers for their workers. shops and restaurants. Hopedale has two stamp sites, The Little Red Shop and the town Library. WICKEDWICKED GOOD GOOD EATING EATING | | 57 57

GLENDALE Newport Creamery Waterfall Café & Bakery Enn Japanese Restaurant & (BURRILLVILLE), RI 568 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI 02828 35 East Ave., Harrisville, RI 02830 Sushi Bar 401-949-2122 • newportcreamery.com 401-567-7000 • waterfallcafe.net 600 George Washington Hwy. Bella Restaurant Lincoln, RI 02865 1992 Victory Hwy., Glendale, RI 02826 Powder Mill Creamery & Coffee Western Tavern & Pizza 401-333-0366 • ennri.com 401-568-6996 Roasters 610 Douglas Tpke., Harrisville, RI 02830 bellarestaurantandbanquet.com 777 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI 02828 401-568-6253 • westernhotelpizza.com Lincoln Creamery (seasonal) 401-949-3040 276 Front St., Lincoln, RI 02865 Sweet Caroline's Ice Cream Parlor powdermillcreamery.webs.com Wright's Farm Restaurant 401-724-1050 1950 Bronco's Hwy., Glendale, RI 02826 84 Inman Rd., Harrisville, RI 02830 703-628-8408 • sweetcarolinesri.com The Greenville Inn 401-769-2856 • wrightsfarm.com Thai Fusion 36 Smith Ave., Greenville, RI 02828 259 Front St., Lincoln, RI 02865 GRAFTON, MA 401-949-4020 • greenvilleinnri.com HOPEDALE, MA 401-722-5222 • mythaifusion.com Bushel n Peck Bon Appetit Pizza 8 Worcester St., Grafton, MA 01519 HARRISVILLE (BURRILLVILLE), RI 60 Hopedale St., Hopedale, MA 01747 The Lodge Pub & Eatery 508-839-3005 • bushelnpeckdeli.com Elite Pizza & Restaurant II 508-422-9993 • bonappetitpizzeria.com 40 Breakneck Hill Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865 1452 Bronco's Hwy., Harrisville, RI 02830 401-725-8510 • thelodgepub.com Stir Crazy Coffe and Sweets 401-567-7767 • elitepizzari.com Green Mountain Chocolate 79 Worcester St., Grafton, MA 01536 1 Rosenfeld Dr., Hopedale, MA 01747 Trattoria Romana 508-839-9004 Monty's Victory Diner 508-473-9060 3 Wake Robin Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865 2731 Victory Hwy., Harrisville, RI 02830 greenmountainchocolate.com 401-333-6700 • trattoria-romana.com Wong's Chinese Restaurant 401-765-2661 62 Upton St., Grafton, MA 01519 Town Common LINWOOD (NORTHBRIDGE), MA 508-839-3020 • wongsingrafton.com Niko's Pizza House 76 Hopedale St., Hopedale, MA 01747 Pirates Cove (seasonal) 216 Harrisville Main St. 508-473-3004 74 Providence Rd., Linwood, MA 01525 GREENVILLE Harrisville, RI 02830 508-234-0700 • piratescoverma.com (SMITHFIELD), RI 401-568-8666 LEICESTER, MA Café Such-a-Bagel Barber's Crossing Roadhouse MAPLEVILLE (BURRILLVILLE), RI 445 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI 02828 The Taco Shop 861 Main St., Leicester, MA 01524 Ideal Pizza 401-233-0100 459 Chapel St., Harrisville, RI 02830 508-892-7575 960 Victory Hwy., Mapleville, RI 02839 401-568-8226 • thetacoshopri.com barberscrossingrestaurant.com 401-568-3130 • idealpizzamapleville.com Giuseppe's Pizzeria Bistro 19 Smith Ave., Greenville, RI 02828 Hot Dog Annie's Mapleville Farm Bakery 401-349-3377 • giuseppespizzabistro.com 244 Paxton St., Leicester, MA 01524 544 Victory Hwy., Mapleville, RI 02839 508-892-9059 401-568-0544 • maplevillefarm.com

Mike's Donut Shoppe MENDON, MA 1181 Main St., Leicester, MA 01524 Alicante 508-892-8748 84 Uxbridge Rd., Mendon, MA 01756 508-634-8188 • alicantema.com Pleasant Street Diner 310 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA 01524 Galliford's Restaurant & Tavern 508-892-5013 2 Southwick St., Mendon, MA 01756 800-258-9182 • southwickszoo.com Sweet Escape Ice Cream & Bakery 850 Main St., Leicester, MA 01524 George's Surf & Turf 508-555-5555 116 Uxbridge Rd., Mendon, MA 01576 508-473-2125 • georgessurfnturf.com LINCOLN, RI Asia Grille Larry Joe's New England FirePit 622 George Washington Hwy. 23 Cape Rd., Mendon, MA 01756 Lincoln, RI 02865 508-735-9006 401-334-3200 • asiagrille.com WICKEDWICKED GOOD GOOD EATING EATING | | 59 59

New England Steak & Seafood Millbury House of Pizza Post Office Pub Thai Royal Restaurant 11 Uxbridge Rd., Mendon, MA 01756 110 Elm St., Millbury, MA 01527 1 Ray St., North Grafton, MA 01536 98 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag, RI 02859 508-478-0871 • nesteakandseafood.com 508-865-1168 508-839-6106 • postofficepub.com 401-567-7600

Pop's Popcorn Pizza Chef NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI PAWTUCKET, RI 82 North Ave., Mendon, MA 01756 32 Main St., Millbury, MA 01527 The Beef Barn 10 Rocks Tapas Bar & Restaurant 508-865-3700 • pizzachefmillbury.com 4 Greenville Rd. 1091 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02904 The Muffin House Café North Smithfield, RI 02896 401-728-0800 • 10rockstapasbar.com 32 Hastings St., Mendon, MA 01756 Puffin's Restaurant 401-762-9880 • thebeefbarn.com 508-488-6041 • muffinhousecafe.com 95 Main St., Millbury, MA 01527 Amanda's Kitchen 508-865-2252 Coffee & Cream 54 Smithfield Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 MILLBURY, MA 4 Greenville Rd. 401-723-7222 A & D Pizza & Pub Scales Seafood & More North Smithfield, RI 02896 60 Elm St., Millbury, MA 01527 45 River St., Millbury, MA 01527 401-762-4352 Arigna Irish Pub and 508-865-9013 • adpizzapub.com 508-865-3377 • scalesseafood.com Coal Fire Kitchen Gator's Pub 507 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, RI 02861 Cake Shop Café The Village Knoll 1402 Victory Hwy. 401-727-2625 • arignairishpub.com 22A West St., Millbury, MA 01527 107 West Main St., Millbury, MA 01527 North Smithfield, RI 02896 508-865-9866 • cakeshopcafe.com 508-865-9290 401-769-2220 • gatorspub.com Blackstone Cuclinaria Food Tours Blackstone Valley Tourism Coucnil Calabria Ristorante MILLVILLE, MA Gusto Spaghetteria & Pizzeria 175 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 7 South Main St., Millbury, MA 01527 Mill Tavern Pizza 7 North Main St. 401-724-2200 • BlackstoneCulinaria.com 508-581-9700 • calabriamillbury.com 187 Main St., Millville, MA 01529 North Smithfield, RI 02896 508-883-1650 401-765-7777 Boundary Brewhouse Burger Christopher's Homemade Ice Cream gustopizzeriaspaghetteria.com Restaurant 22 West St., Millbury, MA 01527 NORTH GRAFTON 67 Garrity St., Pawtucket, RI 02861 508-277-8782 (GRAFTON), MA The Pines Restaurant & Pub 401-349-1395 • boundarybrewhouse.com 1204 Pound Hill Rd. Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant Feng Asian Bistro & Hibachi North Smithfield, RI 02896 California Taco Shop 75 Worcester St. 70 Worcester Providence Tpke. 401-766-2122 • thepinesrestaurant.com 877 Central Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861 North Grafton, MA 01536 Millbury, MA 01527 401-305-5506 • californiatacoshop.com 508-839-8800 508-865-4400 cancunmexicanrestaurants.com NORTHBRIDGE, MA Divine Thai Chengdu Taste 123 Church St., Northbridge, MA 01588 701 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 508-234-4500 401-729-5699

Sammy's Restaurante China Inn 2147 Providence Rd. 285 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02904 Northbridge, MA 01534 401-723-3960 • chinainnri.com 508-266-7197 Doherty's East Ave Irish Pub PASCOAG (BURRILLVILLE), RI 342 East Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-725-1800 George's Pizza 'n' Pub tappedrestaurantgroup.com 60 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag, RI 02859 401-568-8877 Exchange Street Café 49 Exchange St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 Olympia Pizza 401-722-5530 140 Main St., Pascoag, RI 02859 401-568-1100 • olympiapizzapascoag.com Express Panda 205 Division St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 Serio's Pizzarama 401-721-9988 • expresspandari.com 405 Church St., Pascoag, RI 02859 401-568-7187 Garden Grille Vegetarian Restaurant 727 East Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-726-2826 • gardengrilleri.com WICKEDWICKED GOOD GOOD EATING EATING | | 61 61

PROVIDENCE, RI Ladder 133 Sports Bar & Grill Al Forno 133 Douglas Ave., Providence, RI 02908 577 South Main St., Providence, RI 02903 401-272-7427 • ladder133.com 401-273-9760 • alforno.com Los Andes Andrea's 903 Chalkstone Ave. 268 Thayer St., Providence, RI 02906 Providence, RI 02908 401-331-7879 • andreasri.com 401-649-4911 • losandesri.com

Angelo's Civitas Furnese New Rivers 141 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI 02903 7 Steeple St., Providence, RI 02903 401-621-8171 • angelosri.com 401-751-0350 • newriversrestaurant.com

Capriccio Olga's Cup and Saucer 2 Pine St., Providence, RI 02903 103 Point St., Providence, RI 02903 401-421-1320 • capriccios.com 401-831-6666 • olgascupandsaucer.com

Caserta Pizzeria Ov's Restaurant 121 Spruce St., Providence, RI 02903 489 Allens Ave., Providence, RI 02905 401-941-9474 • ovsrestaurant.com Hope Village Kitchen Plouffe's Cup 'n' Saucer Restaurant 401-621-3618 • casertapizza.com 999 Main St., #1330, Pawtucket, RI 02860 267 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 Providence Oyster Bar 401-727-2529 • hopevillagekitchen.com 401-726-6556 • plouffes.com Classic Café 865 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903 283 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI 02903 401-272-8866 • providenceoysterbar.com Hose Company No. 6 Rasoi Indian Restaurant 401-273-0707 • classiccaferi.com 636 Central Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861 727 East Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 Small Point Café 401-722-7220 • hosecompanyno6.com 401-728-5500 • rasoi.net Coffee Exchange 207 Wickenden St., Providence, RI 02903 230 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903 401-228-6999 • smallpointcafe.com Kip's Restaurant Shannon's Place 401-273-1198 • sustainablecoffee.com 826 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861 737 Broadway, Pawtucket, RI 02861 The Duck and Bunny 401-726-9882 • kipsrestaurant.net 401-724-0040 Harry's Bar & Burger 121 North Main St., Providence, RI 02903 312 Wickenden St., Providence, RI 02906 401-270-3300 • theduckandbunny.com La Arepa Spumoni's Italian Restaurant 401-228-7437 • harrysbarburger.com 574 Smithfield Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 1537 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861 Three Sisters 401-335-3711 • laarepari.com 401-726-4449 • spumonisrestaurant.com Haven Brothers Food Truck 12 Dorrance St., Providence, RI 02903 1074 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906 401-273-7230 • threesistersri.com Maria's Breakfast & Lunch Tacos Don Nachos 401-603-8124 havenbrothersmobile.com 477 Smithfield Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 234 Barton St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 Viva Mexico Cantina Grill 401-724-8944 401-688-2932 Hemenway's Seafood 129 Washington St., Providence, RI 02903 121 South Main St., Providence, RI 02903 401-369-7974 Thai Basil vivamexicocantinagrill.com 364 East Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 486 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861 401-351-8570 hemenwaysrestaurant.com 401-726-8390 • moderndinerri.com 401-729-7423 • thaibasilri.com Wes' Rib House Joe Marzilli's Old Canteen 38 Dike St., Providence, RI 02909 Murphy's Law Irish Pub The Heritage Tap Bar & Grill 401-421-9090 • wesribhouse.com 2 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02904 266 Grand Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861 120 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI 02903 401-751-5544 • theoldcanteen.com 401-724-5522 • murphyslawri.com 401-725-8245 • heritagerestaurantri.com RUMFORD Pawtucket House of Pizza Wildflour Vegan Bakery Juice Bar Julian's (EAST PROVIDENCE), RI 398 Smithfield Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 Café 318 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903 Avenue N 401-728-7330 727 East Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-861-1770 • juliansprovidence.com 20 Newman Ave., Rumford, RI 02916 401-475-4718 401-270-2836 Pho Horn's Vietnamese wildflourveganbakerycafe.com Kartabar avenueamericankitchen.com 50 Ann Mary St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 284 Thayer St., Providence, RI 02906 401-365-6278 • phohorns.com 401-331-8111 • kartabar.com Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grill 45 Newport Ave., Rumford, RI 02916 401-223-5050 • chelos.com WICKEDWICKED GOOD GOOD EATING EATING | | 63 63

Seven Stars Bakery Rocco's Pub and Grub The Burger Grille Maison de Manger 20 Newman Ave., Rumford, RI 02916 55 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 316 North Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 670 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville, MA 01588 401-521-2200 401-349-2250 • roccospubandgrub.com 508-372-9090 • theburgergrille.biz 508-372-9797

SLATERSVILLE Siena The Cupcake Girl Peg's Diner (N. SMITHFIELD), RI 400 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 336 North Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 87 Church St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 401-349-4111 • sienari.com 508-779-0347 • cupcakegirlma.com 508-234-0170 Lindy's Tavern 82 School St., Slatersville, RI 02876 Tavern on the Water The Depot Café The Valley Café 401-356-1966 743 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 11 South Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 98A Church St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 401-349-3888 • tavernonthewaterri.com 508-278-8088 508-234-2180 • yourvalleycafe.com SMITHFIELD, RI A&W Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille The Green Room Billiard Club West End Creamery 460 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 535 Quaker Hwy., Uxbridge, MA 01569 481 Purgatory Rd., Whitinsville, MA 01588 401-949-9892 401-349-4979 • tavolowinebar.com 508-278-0188 508-234-2022 • westendcreamery.com

Blackie's Bull Dog Tavern Twin River Pizza & Crazy Wings Kapi's Pub WOONSOCKET, RI 181 George Washington Hwy. 55 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 248 North Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 Brickhouse Pub Smithfield, RI 02917 401-231-9462 508-278-5831 2120 Diamond Hill Rd. 401-231-4777 twinriverpizzasmithfield.com Woonsocket, RI 02895 blackiesbulldogtavern.com Mom's Restaurant 401-762-0383 SUTTON, MA 307 North Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01538 plazamexicobarandgrill.com B'z Breakfast, Burgers & Beyond KP's Breakfast & Lunch 508-278-4666 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 10 Providence Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 Castle Luncheonette 401-232-2929 • bzburgers.com 508-865-1328 The UXLocale 420 Social St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 510 Hartford Aveune, West 401-762-5424 Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grill National Grille Uxbridge, MA 01569 445 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 227 Putnam Hill Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 508-779-7515 C'est Bon Bakery 401-233-2340 • chelos.com 508-865-2111 • bngc.net 426 Cass Ave., Woonsocket, RI 02895 Uxbridge House of Pizza 401-597-5972 Coach's Pub Schultzy's Place 11A South Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 329 Waterman Ave., Smithfield, RI 02917 3 Boston Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 508-278-2300 Chan's Fine Oriental Dining 401-349-5650 508-865-6777 267 Main St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 WHITINSVILLE 401-765-1900 Copperfield's Burgers & Beer House Tony's Sutton Pizza Restaurant (NORTHBRIDGE), MA chanseggrollsandjazz.com 9 Cedar Swamp Rd., Smithfield, RI 02917 Rt 146 & Boston Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 401-349-0774 Corner Pizza & Grill 508-865-9544 • tonyssuttonpizza.com 125 Church St., Whitinsville, MA 01588 Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grill 490 Clinton St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 De Petrillo's Pizza & Bakery 508-234-0001 401-769-6622 • chelos.com 105 Pleasant View Ave. UPTON, MA Smithfield, RI 02917 Rebecca's Place 401-231-4600 • depetrillospizza.com 3 Farm St., Upton, MA 01568 508-529-1792 Laura's Pleasant View Diner Brain Freeze Ahead! Slow down! 132 Pleasant View Ave. Red Rock Grill and Bar Smithfield, RI 02917 66 West Main St., Upton, MA 01568 The product of eating ice cream too quickly – and who doesn’t – is guaranteed brain freeze, 401-231-1015 508-529-0500 • redrockgrillandbar.com sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia. It is a rapid onset headache produced when the temperature in the back of the throat and roof of the mouth decreases abruptly. The carotid artery which Pastryland Rose Garden Restaurant brings blood to the brain, and the arterial cerebral artery which is where brain tissue starts, 19 Sanderson Rd., Smithfield, RI 02917 16 Milford St., Upton, MA 01568 begin to dilate and contract. And the brain doesn’t like change – it’s one of its important 401-949-0630 508-529-7776 • uptonrosegarden.com defense mechanisms. While the brain does not experience the actual sensation of pain, the outer covering of the brain – the meninges – has receptors that senses the cold and the brain Pick Pockets UXBRIDGE, MA interprets the response as pain. So slow down, even stop for a bit. Push your tongue to the roof of 285 Washington Hwy. Bert's Breakfast & Lunch your mouth to start warming up faster. Smithfield, RI 02917 492 Quaker Hwy., Uxbridge, MA 01569 401-232-7425 508-278-2130 WICKED GOOD EATING | 65

Ciro's Tavern Patriot's Diner Birchtree Bread Company Loving Hut Vegan Restaurant 42 Cherry St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 65 Founders Dr., Woonsocket, RI 02895 138 Green St., #5, Worcester, MA 01604 56 Hamilton St., Worcester, MA 01604 401-769-3330 • cirostavern.com 401-765-6900 • patriotsdiner.com 774-243-6944 508-831-1322 • lovinghut.us/worcester birchtreebreadcompany.com Cowboy's River Falls Mac's Diner 350 River St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 74 South Main St., Woonsocket, RI 02896 Boynton Family Restaurant 185 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, MA 01604 401-765-3076 • cowboysri.com 401-235-9026 • riverfallscomplex.com 117 Highland St., Worcester, MA 01609 508-868-7508 508-756-5432 • boyntonrestaurant.com Danny's Breakfast Place Savini's Restaurant Mare E Monti Trattoria 1039 Cass Ave., Woonsocket, RI 02895 476 Rathbun St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 Café Reyes 19 Wall St., Worcester, MA 01604 401-356-0523 401-762-5114 • savinisrestaurant.net 421 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, MA 01604 508-767-1800 508-762-9900 • cafereyes.org mareemontitrattoria.com Kay's Restaurant Thai Garden 1013 Cass Ave., Woonsocket, RI 02895 280 Main St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 Coney Island Lunch Mezcal Tequila Cantina 401-762-9675 • kaysrestaurant.com 401-765-7010 158 Southbridge St., Worcester, MA 01608 30 Major Taylor Blvd. 508-753-4362 • coneyislandlunch.com Worcester, MA 01608 Koto Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse Ye Olde English Fish & Chips 508-926-8308 • nichehospitality.com 401 Clinton St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 25 South Main St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 Crown Bakery 401-762-0800 401-762-3637 • yeoldfishandchips.com 133 Gold Star Blvd., Worcester, MA 01606 Meze Greek Tapas Bar & Grille 508-852-0746 • crownbakeryandcafe.com 156 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, MA 01604 New York Lunch WORCESTER, MA 508-926-8115 • mezegreektapas.com 8 Main St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 Armsby Abbey Deadhorse Hill 401-762-9619 144 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608 281 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608 Miss Worcester Diner 508-795-1012 • armsbyabbey.com 774-420-7107 • deadhorsehill.com 300 Southbridge St., Worcester, MA 01608 Olly's Pizzeria 508-753-5600 204 South Main St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 Basil n' Spice Thai Cuisine El Basha Middle Eastern Cuisine 401-766-1157 • ollyspizzeria.com 299 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, MA 01604 256 Park Ave., Worcester, MA 01603 Nancy Chang Restaurant 774-317-9986 • basilnspice.com 508-795-0222 • elbasharestaurant.com 372 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01602 508-752-8899 • nancychang.com Figs & Pigs Kitchen and Pantry 50 Foster St., Worcester, MA 01608 New England Roast Beef 508-929-0701 • figsandpigskitchen.com 33 Park Ave., Worcester, MA 01605 508-756-1991 • nerb.publishpath.com Flying Rhino Café & Watering Hole 278 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, MA 01604 NU Café 508-757-1450 • flyingrhinocafe.com 335 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01602 508-926-8800 • nucafe.com Gold Star Restaurant & Diner 68 West Boylston Dr., Worcester, MA 01606 O'Connors Restaurant & Bar 508-852-7900 1160 West Boylston St. Worcester, MA 01606 Leo's Ristorante 508-853-0789 • oconnorsrestaurant.com 11 Leo Turo Way, Worcester, MA 01604 508-753-9490 • leoristorante.net Pomir Grill 119 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, MA 01604 Lock 50 508-755-7333 • pomirgrill.com 50 Water St., Worcester, MA 01604 508-379-3400 • lock50.com Sakura Tokyo 90 Madison St., #610 Lou Roc's Diner Worcester, MA 01608 1075 West Boylston St. 508-792-1068 • sakuratokyo.org Worcester, MA 01606 508-852-6888 WICKED GOOD EATING | 67 The Birthplace of….Diners? Yes! PROVIDENCE, RI Truly an American experience. Breweries & Wineries Trinity Brewhouse The Blackstone River Valley National 186 Fountain St., Providence, RI 02903 Heritage Corridor is known for its CHEPACHET (GLOCESTER), RI 401-453-2337 • trinitybrewhouse.com exceptional legacy of innovation and Purple Cat Winery industry. One of those innovations was the 11 Money Hill Rd., Chepachet, RI 02814 Brewery mobile lunch cart or the diner. 401-566-9463 • purplecatwinery.com 36 Exchange Ter., Providence, RI 02903 401-274-2739 In 1872, Walter Scott, then a worker at CUMBERLAND, RI johnharvards.com/locations/providence- the Providence Journal, devised a way to ri/ sell food from a wagon on the street by Diamond Hill Vineyards 3145 Diamond Hill Rd. the newspaper’s building. It had walk-up Cumberland, RI 02864 WHITINSVILLE service with windows on both sides and 800-752-2505 • favorlabel.com served those who worked on the late shifts (NORTHBRIDGE), MA and needed a meal after the restaurants Purgatory Beer (opening 2017) MENDON, MA had closed for the day. The inexpensive but 670 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville, MA 01588 hot meal was eaten outdoors. Vandervalk Farm & Winery 25 Lovell St., Mendon, MA 01756 WOONSOCKET, RI The first commercial lunch wagon was produced in 1887 in Worcester, MA, by Thomas Buckley. 508-478-8733 • vandervalkfarm.com His Café Wagons became famous. The first patent for a diner was given to Charles Ravenous Brewing Company Palmer in 1893 for the “Night-Lunch Wagon.” He went on to build other versions like his “Fancy 840 Cumberland Hill Rd. PAWTUCKET, RI Woonsocket, RI 02895 Night Cafes” in Worcester until the turn of the 20th century. Then in 1906, Philip H. Duprey and Bucket Brewery 401-216-5331 • ravenousbrew.com Grenville Stoddard established the Worcester Lunch Car and Carriage Manufacturing Company that 545 Pawtucket Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 built and shipped diners all over the country. The diner movement brought restaurants to the middle 401-722-1574 • bucketbrewery.com WORCESTER, MA of communities without investing in pricy real-estate. It was a smart business move. The company produced more than 650 diners between 1906 and 1957 when production ended but many are still 3Cross Brewing Company Crooked Current Brewery in operation today. The Miss Worcester Diner built in 1948 still sits in its original location near the 26 Cambridge St., Worcester, MA 01603 560 Mineral Spring Ave. 508-615-8195 • 3crossbrewing.com former Worcester Lunch factory (see the Eateries list). As evidence of cultural significance, several Pawtucket, RI 02860 existing diners are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Both the Elmwood Diner in 401-473-8312 Flying Dreams Brewing Providence, RI, and the Modern Diner in Pawtucket, RI, have those special distinctions. crookedcurrentbrewery.com 455B Park Ave., Worcester, MA 016010 Diner fare quickly became established as the hungry man’s tradition – pancakes any time of the 508-926-8251 • flyingdreamsbrewing.com day, lots of coffee, pies, and steak and eggs. It even produced its own slang – who hasn’t heard Foolproof Brewing Company of the term “cup of Joe?” Or maybe “Adam and Eve on a raft” for two eggs on toast, or “Shingle 241 Grotto Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02806 Wormtown Brewery with a shimmy and a shake” – toast with jelly. “Cow paste” for butter, “dog soup” for water, 401-721-5970 • foolproofbrewing.com 72 Shrewsbury St., #4 and “M.D.” for a Dr. Pepper. As immigrants purchased these small businesses, ethnic cuisine Worcester, MA 01604 appeared on the menus. Today some are even noted for offering “healthy choices!” 774-239-1555 • wormtownbrewery.com

Smokestack Urban Barbecue Weintraub's Jewish Deli 139 Green St., Worcester, MA 01604 126 Water St., Worcester, MA 01604 508-363-1111 • bbqstack.com 508-756-7870

The Sole Proprietor Seafood & Spirits Wholly Cannoli 118 Highland St., Worcester, MA 01609 490 Grafton St., Worcester, MA 01604 508-798-3474 • thesole.com 508-753-0224 • whollycannoli.com

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AUBURN, MA Samuel Slater Canal Boat Comfort Inn (May-October) 426 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA 01501 45 Ave., Central Falls, RI 02863 508-832-8300 • choicehotels.com 401-724-2200 airbnb.com/rooms/12252693 Fairfield Inn & Suites 718A Southbridge St., Auburn, MA 01501 DOUGLAS, MA 508-832-9500 • marriott.com Wallis Cove Cabins 67 Island Rd., Douglas, MA 01516 Hampton Inn 508-476-1708 • cabinsindouglasma.com 736 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA 01501 774-221-0055 • hamptoninn.com Lake Manchaug Camping 76 Oak St., Douglas, MA 01516 Holiday Inn Express 508-476-2471 Where to Crash 10 Johnson St., Auburn, MA 01501 lakemanchaugcamping.com 508-832-2500 • hiexpress.com Situated on 75 acres with half a mile of Rest easy! You will find many choices waterfront, we offer spacious trailer or for accommodations in Blackstone La Quinta Inn tent camping. Waterfront cabin rentals 446 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA 01501 are also available. Carefree, relaxing days Heritage Corridor – hotels, motels, 508-832-7000 • laquintainn.com and quiet nights. Located only one mile bed & breakfasts, campgrounds and, from Douglas Waterslides and Douglas yes, even a canal boat! State Forest. BLACKSTONE, MA Morin's Victorian Hideaway Bed & EAST PROVIDENCE, RI Breakfast America's Best Value Inn 48 Mendon St., Blackstone, MA 01504 400 Newport Ave. 508-883-7045 East Providence, RI 02916 morinsvictorianhideaway.weebly.com 401-434-8000 • americasbestvalueinn.com

CENTRAL FALLS, RI Extended Stay America - River Island Campground East Providence High St., Central Falls, RI 02863 1000 Warren Ave. 401-727-7455 East Providence, RI 02914 centralfallsri.us/river_island_campground 401-272-1661 • extendedstayhotels.com

GLOCESTER, RI George Washington State Campground Putnam Pike, Glocester, RI 02814 401-568-6700 • riparks.com/locations

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GRAFTON, MA Charles Newhall House Putnam House Bed & Breakfast Captain Slocomb House B&B 234 Norwood Ave., Providence, RI 02905 211 Putnam Hill Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 6 South St., Grafton, MA 01519 401-225-0231 • providence-lodging.com 508-865-9094 • putnamhousebandb.com 508-839-3095 captainslocombhousebandb.com Christopher Dodge House Bed & Sutton Falls Camping Area Breakfast 90 Manchaug Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 Grafton Inn 11 West Park St., Providence, RI 02908 508-865-3898 • suttonfalls.com 25 Grafton Common, Grafton, MA 01519 401-351-6111 • providence-hotel.com 508-839-5931 • grafton-inn.com WOONSOCKET, RI Courtyard Marriott Providence Holiday Inn Express & Suites LINCOLN, RI Downtown 194 Fortin Dr., Woonsocket, RI 02895 32 Exchange Ter., Providence, RI 02903 Courtyard Marriott Lincoln/ 401-769-5000 401-272-1191 • courtyard.com hiexpress.com/woonsocketri Providence 636 George Washington Hwy. Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown The Pillsbury House B&B Lincoln, RI 02865 Providence 401-333-3400 • courtyardlincoln.com 341 Prospect St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 58 Weybosset St., Providence, RI 02903 401-766-7983 • pillsburyhouse.com 401-608-3500 NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI providencedowntownhotels.com Woonsocket Motor Inn Travelers Motor Lodge 333 Clinton St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 1210 Eddie Dowling Hwy. Hilton Garden Inn Providence 401-762-1224 • woonsocketmotorinn.com North Smithfield, RI 02896 220 India St., Providence, RI 02903 401-765-3145 • travelersmotorlodge.com 401-272-5577 • providence.hgi.com The Dean Hotel WORCESTER, MA

122 Fountain St., Providence, RI 02903 Beechwood Hotel PASCOAG (BURRILLVILLE), RI Hilton Providence 401-455-3326 • thedeanhotel.com 21 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI 02903 363 Plantation St., Worcester, MA 01605 Echo Lake Campground 508-754-5789 • beechwoodhotel.com 180 Moroney Rd., Pascoag, RI 02859 401-831-3900 The Old Court Bed & Breakfast hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com 401-568-7109 • echolakecampground.com 144 Benefit St., Providence, RI 02903 Courtyard Marriott Worcester 401-751-2002 • oldcourt.com Hotel Dolce Villa 72 Grove St., Worcester, MA 01605 Grace Note Farm Inn 508-363-0300 • marriott.com 969 Jackson Schoolhouse Rd. 63 De Pasquale Sq., Providence, RI 02903 SMITHFIELD, RI 401-383-7031 • dolcevillari.com Pascoag, RI 02859 All Seasons Inn and Suites Hampton Inn & Suites 401-567-0354 • gracenotefarmweb.com 355 George Washington Hwy. Hotel Providence 65 Prescott St., Worcester, MA 01605 Smithfield, RI 02917 139 Mathewson St., Providence, RI 02903 508-886-9005 PAWTUCKET, RI 401-232-2400 • allseasoninn.com 401-861-8000 • hotelprovidence.com hamptoninn3.hilton.com

Hampton Inn- Providence/Pawtucket Hampton Inn & Suites Prov/ 2 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02904 Omni Providence Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Worcester Smithfield 401-723-6700 1 West Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903 35 Major Taylor Blvd. 945 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 Opening Spring 2017 - Newly renovated 401-598-8000 Worcester, MA 01608 401-232-9200 • hamptoninn.com 135 rooms. Easy on/off Route 95 in omnihotels.com/hotels/providence 508-753-5700

Pawtucket at the gateway of Blackstone hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com Holiday Inn Express and Suites River Valley National Historical Park and Smithfield ten minutes from downtown Providence 11 Dorrance St., Providence, RI 02903 Holiday Inn Express - Worcester 1010 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 and Massachusetts border. 401-421-0700 • providencebiltmore.com 110 Summer St., Worcester, MA 01608 401-231-6300 • hiexpress.com 508-757-0400 • ihg.com

PROVIDENCE, RI Providence Marriott Downtown Ani Luxury Suites 1 Orms St., Providence, RI 02904 SUTTON, MA Residence Inn by Marriott 94 Medway St., Providence, RI 02906 401-272-2400 • marriottprovidence.com EconoLodge 503 Plantation St., Worcester, MA 01605 401-751-7511 • aniprov.com 200 Worcester Providence Tpke. 508-753-6300 • marriott.com Renaissance Providence Sutton, MA 01590 Annie Brownell House Bed & Downtown Hotel 508-865-5222 • choicehotels.com Suburban Extended Stay Hotel Breakfast 5 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI 02903 50 Oriol Dr., Worcester, MA 01605 400 Angell St., Providence, RI 02906 401-276-0010 • marriott.com Old Holbrook Place 508-852-2801 • choicehotels.com 401-454-2934 • anniebrownellhouse.com 114 Manchaug Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 508-865-5050 • oldholbrookcamping.com

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Farms CHEPACHET (GLOCESTER), RI Chepachet Farms & Sugar House AUBURN, MA 226 Tourtellot Hill Rd. Luks Tree Farm Chepachet, RI 02814 38 Laurel St., Auburn, MA 01501 401-568-9996 • chepachetfarms.com 508-832-5250 • luksfarm.wordpress.com Lightning Ridge Farm The Farmer's Daughter 519 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814 153 Millbury St., Auburn, MA 01501 401-949-7957 508-832-2995 farmersdaughterauburn.com Petersen Farm 451 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814 BLACKSTONE, MA 401-949-0824

Snowhurst Farms Lose It at the Farm 462 Chopmist Hill Rd. Chepachet, RI 02814 • 401-568-8900 Farming was the first economic activity in the Blackstone Heritage Sprague Farm Corridor and it was vital to the birth 162 Pine Orchard Rd. of the American Industrial Revolu- Chepachet, RI 02814 Daniels Farmstead glocesterlandtrust.org/locations/ tion. Agriculture continues today and 286 Mendon St., Blackstone, MA 01504 sprague-farm the valley’s farms, farm stands and 508-726-2042 markets offer another view into the danielsfarmstead.org Whispering Winds Farm The Southwick-Daniels Farm, listed on character of this special place. 1465 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814 the National Register of Historic Places, 401-568-9137 is known as Daniels Farmstead. Special whisperingwindsfarmri.com events May-October. Farmer’s Markets every Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July CUMBERLAND, RI through October. Organic produce, High View Farm natural meats, crafts, tours, live music 150 Tower Hill Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 lunch available. Call for specifics. 401-333-0056 • ridinglessons.com Wojcik Farm Phantom Farms 65 Milk St., Blackstone, MA 01504 2920 Diamond Hill Rd. 508-883-9220 • wojcikfarm.org Cumberland, RI 02864 401-333-2240 • phantomfarms.com

The Sutton Beauty Apple Developed in 1848 at Waters Farm in Sutton, MA, the Sutton Beauty is considered a fine eating apple. The trees blossom very early in the spring and tend to bear fruit every other September. Each crop is abundant, however. The Sutton Beauty is medium sized and has a greenish-yellow skin blushing with bright crimson. The whitish-yellow flesh is juicy and crisp. Its taste is delicate and does not endure cooking as well as other varieties so it is considered an eating apple. Waters Farm was built in 1757 by Stephen Waters. It is located on a lovely hilltop overlooking Lake Manchaug. Lose it at the Farm | 75

Vandervalk Farm NORTHBRIDGE, MA 25 Lovell St., Mendon, MA 01756 Foppema's Farm 508-478-8733 • vandervalkfarm.com 1605 Hill St., Northbridge, MA 01534 508-234-6711 • foppemasfarm.com MILLBURY, MA Greystones Farm PASCOAG (BURRILLVILLE), RI 83 Grafton St., Millbury, MA 01527 Grace Note Farm 508-688-4657 969 Jackson Schoolhouse Rd. Pascoag, RI 02859 Stowe Farm Orchard 401-567-0354 • gracenotefarmweb.com 15 Stowe Rd., Millbury, MA 01527 508-865-9860 • stowefarm.com ROCHDALE (Leicester), MA NORTH GRAFTON, MA Cooper’s Hilltop Farm 315 Henshaw St., Rochdale, MA 01542 Brigham Hill Community Farm 508-892-3720 37 Wheeler Rd., North Grafton, MA 01536 508-839-7402 • bhcf.org SMITHFIELD, RI Houlden Farms Jaswell's Farm 139 Old Westboro Rd. 50 Swan Rd., Smithfield, RI 02917 North Grafton, MA 01536 401-231-9043 • jaswellsfarm.com 508-839-2409 • houldenfarm.com Pleasant View Orchards NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 141 Pleasant View Ave. Smithfield, RI 02917 Hi-On-A-Hill Herb Farm & Gardens 401-231-4620 Vadenais Farm HARRISVILLE (BURRILLVILLE), RI 836 Old Smithfield Rd. 65 Pine Swamp Rd. Round Top Orchard North Smithfield, RI 02896 Revive the Roots Cumberland, RI 02864 706 Round Top Rd., Harrisville, RI 02830 401-766-1408 • hi-on-a-hill.com 347 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 401-658-2255 401-568-6157 revivetheroots.org Primrose Valley Gardens GLOCESTER, RI LEICESTER, MA 1184 Providence Pike SUTTON, MA Cataldo Family Orchard North Smithfield, RI 02896 Blue Lake Alpacas 401-597-5797 Keown Orchards Reynolds Rd., Glocester, RI 02814 97 Burncoat Ln., Leicester, MA 01524 10 McClellan Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 401-934-0179 508-769-6013 • bluelakealpacas.com 508-865-6706 • keownorchards.com

Knight's Orchard Breezy Gardens New Lands Farm 1 Snake Hill Rd., Glocester, RI 02814 1827 Main St., Leicester, MA 01524 96 Eight Lots Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 401-949-7898 • knightfarm.com 508-892-9201 • breezygardens.com 508-754-1121

GRAFTON, MA Sleighbell Christmas Tree Farm & LINCOLN, RI Wright's Dairy Farm Potter Hill Farm Gift Barn Willow 200 Woonsocket Hill Rd. 64 Potter Hill Rd., Grafton, MA 01519 130 Whitins Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 1088 Great Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865 North Smithfield, RI 02896 potterhillfarm.com 508-234-6953 • sleighbelltreefarm.com 401-935-7775 • willowbrookfarm.wix.com 401-767-3014 • wrightsdairyfarm.com Wright's Dairy Farm and Bakery is a 5th Waters Farm GREENVILLE MANVILLE (LINCOLN), RI generation, real working farm. Owned 53 Waters Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 (SMITHFIELD), RI and operated by the Wright family. Milk- Old Orchard Farm 508-865-0101 • watersfarm.com Steere Orchard 505 Old River Rd., Manville, RI 02838 ing 100 Holstein cows and providing 150 Austin Ave., Greenville, RI 02828 quality products to the community for 401-766-4533 Whittier Farms 401-949-1456 • steereorchard.com over 100 years. Fresh milk is processed 90 Douglas Rd., Sutton, MA 01590 and sold on site along side a full line of MENDON, MA 508-865-1096 • whittiers.com baked goods. HARMONY (GLOCESTER), RI Maple Farm Sanctuary Harmony Farms 101 North Ave., Mendon, MA 01756 359 Saw Mill Rd., Harmony , RI 02857 508-473-7539 • maplefarmsanctuary.org 401-934-0741• harmonyfarmsri.com Lose it at the Farm | 77

UPTON, MA Hope Street Farmers Market Canal District Farmers Market Town Line Dairy Farm Lippitt Park Crompton Place 64 Williams St., Upton, MA 01568 1059 Hope St., Providence, RI 138 Green St., Worcester, MA 508-529-6039 Seasonal: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., May Year round: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – Noon to October. farmfresh.org Seasonal: Thursdays, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., UXBRIDGE, MA July & August Uxbridge Farmers Market canaldistrictfarmersmarket.com Sunburst Blueberry Farm 15 Court St., Uxbridge, MA 44 Rawson St., Uxbridge, MA 01590 Seasonal: Mondays, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. REC Community Farmers Market 508-234-9859 facebook.com/uxbridgefarmersmarket Beaver Brook sunburstblueberryfarm.com 306 Chandler St., Worcester, MA Squapple Muffins Woonsocket Farmers Market Seasonal: Mondays & Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – WORCESTER, MA Thundermist Health Center 2 pm. recworcester.org It’s nearly impossible to think about farms Green Hill Park Farm 450 Clinton St., Woonsocket, RI and not think about harvest time. It’s a Green Hill Pkwy., Worcester, MA 01605 Seasonal: Tuesdays, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., July REC Community Farmers Market wonderful season with special culinary 508-799-1323 to October. farmfresh.org University Park traditions. Take a little of the Blackstone 965 Main St., Worcester, MA Valley home with you – at least some Seasonal: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. apples and squash! And try our recipe for: Farmers Markets recworcester.org Squapple Spice Muffins. Daniels Farmstead Farmers Market 286 Mendon St., Blackstone, MA Combine: Seasonal: Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., July to October. danielsfarmstead.org 2.5 cups of flour Watch Where You Recycle that Gourd! 2 cups of sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder Douglas Farmers Market Farms in the Blackstone Valley grow gourds in wonderful ¼ teaspoon salt E.N. Jenckes Store shapes and colors each fall. 283 Main St., Douglas, MA ½ teaspoon of cinnamon Gourds are an ancient crop, native to eastern North America Seasonal: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – Noon ¼ teaspoon of cloves and of the family Cucurbitaceae. There are several varieties. douglasfarmersmarket.org A dash of nutmeg Yellow-flowered gourds are chiefly used as ornamentals, yielding smaller fruits that are naturally banded, striped or In a separate bowl, combine: Grafton Farmers Market 1 Grafton Common, Grafton, MA mottled in various shades of green, yellow-orange and white. 2 large eggs Seasonal: Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. The same plant also can produce squat and warty fruits. 1 cup of cooked squash graftonfarmersmarket.com When they are growing through the summer months, yellow- ½ cup of vegetable oil flowered gourds resemble other squash plants, at least to 1 teaspoon of vanilla Burrillville Farmers Market amateur gardeners. They have large, triangular-shaped leaves Stillwater Mill Pavilion that are covered with short bristles for protection against pests. The flowers are very large, Add to the dry ingredients and mix well. 75 Tinkham Ln., Harrisville, RI showy and very yellow. Stir in: Seasonal: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 Larger fruits are produced by the white-flowered gourd. Some can reach a length of three feet. 2 cups of peeled and chopped apples p.m., May through October Traditionally, these have been utilized as scoops, ladles and containers of all sorts, fishnet floats, ½ cup of chopped walnuts. whistles and rattles. They have even been used for birdhouses and musical instruments. Pawtucket/Slater Park Farmers Market Spoon into muffin tins. Bake at 350 410 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, RI Another variety of gourd, luffa, is not indigenous to our region but appears in local gardens from degrees for about 25 minutes. Seasonal: Sundays, Noon to 3 p.m., July time to time. The fruits are cucumber-like, and indeed, edible when young. The color changes to October. farmfresh.org as they mature to that of dull straw. The vascular bundles – the tubes that carry food and water If you want a little more sweetness, you within the fruit – resemble a sponge in texture when the skin and seeds are removed. can add an optional streusel topping Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market The seeds of any variety need to be planted as early as possible after the last frost in spring. They on the batter before baking, made by Hope Artiste Village need a very long growing season. It is recommended to support the vines with a trellis, fence or wall to combining: 1005 Main St., Pawtucket, RI encourage the development of unblemished fruits. This is a crop where looks are everything. 2 tablespoons of flour Seasonal: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., One word of caution: gourd seeds give very high yields and grow easily in unfavorable conditions. ¼ cup of brown sugar November to April So if you decide to grow your own this year, don’t plant too many seeds or you will be burdened ½ teaspoon of cinnamon with a very generous crop to harvest. And if you recycle or compost the gourds in the late fall, 1 tablespoon of softened butter expect a surprise next summer when the vines start growing in the compost or leaf pile! Seasonal Get Lost | 79

February May-December Providence Children’s Film WaterFire Festival Providence, RI Providence, RI WaterFire is an award-winning fire sculpture The Providence Children’s Film Fes- installation lining the river in downtown tival takes place at multiple venues Providence. Visitors come by the thousands within walking distance of downtown to stroll the streets of downtown Providence Providence and includes more than admiring 100 bonfires on the water while ten days of screenings, filmmaking listening to music and enjoying live enter- workshops, and free activities, along tainment that changes with each event. Wa- with post-film conversations that help terFire season start in May and runs through deepen the film-watching experience December. Learn more at waterfire.org. and foster critical thinking skills. Learn more at providencechildrensfilmfesti- Seasonal Get-Lost val.org June-August Ranger Walkabouts Opportunities Join National Park Service Rangers as they March Blackstone Heritage Corridor give walking history tours throughout the Blackstone River Valley National Historical is a region steeped in traditions – Maple Sugar Days at River Bend Farm Park. Tours take place on Thursday evenings including special events that happen Uxbridge, MA and run from June through August. Learn during the same season each year. Visitors get the “tap to sap” experi- more at nps.gov/blrv. Please inquire about exact dates and ence of traditional New England maple venues by consulting the websites sugaring. Volunteers offer a guided tour of the art and science of tapping June or calling ahead. sugar maple trees, gathering sap, and Blackstone Valley Youth Fishing Derby producing maple syrup. For info, call Hopedale Pond, Hopedale, MA 508-278-7604. This event celebrates the sport of fishing on historic Hopedale Pond with youth compet- ing for prizes. Learn more and register at April bvfishingderby.org. Eat Drink RI Festival Providence, RI PVD Fest The Eat Drink RI Festival is a three- Providence, RI day celebration showcasing the best Providence, named the Creative Capital, of the culinary world in Rhode Island. comes alive for four days with music, Featured events include a Dinner by dance, food, and visual art installations. Dames, a food truck festival and a Organizers call it a multi-arts take-over of grand tasting of the local food and public spaces, parks, and outdoor stages beverage scene. Learn more at eat- in the heart of Providence. Learn more at drinkri.com. pvdfest.com.

Trash Responsibly™ Cleanup Events July Check BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org/ Ancient & Horribles Parade events for cleanup events throughout Chepachet (Glocester), RI the month of April. The nationally known 4th of July parade follows Route 44 in the village of Chepachet and features traditional Fourth of July floats and marchers. It gets its name due to the New England tradition of including satire that feeds off current political and cultural issues. glocesterri.org/parade.html Seasonal Get Lost | 81

All of September - Arnold Mills Parade AutumnFest Cumberland, RI Woonsocket, RI Blackstone Heritage A Cumberland tradition since 1927, the AutumnFest is the City of Woonsocket’s Corridor’s Arnold Mills Parade features a road race, Columbus Day Weekend celebration held parade and concert, and takes place on at WWII Memorial Park. Festivities include Nate Whipple Highway (Route 120) in the live music, arts and crafts, vendors, pa- 2017 Arnold Mills section of Cumberland. rade, beer garden and more. Find details at autumnfest.org. August Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo bike Butterfly Festival at Mass Audubon Providence, RI harvest Broad Meadow Brook Stroll through the grounds of the zoo Worcester, MA surrounded by hundreds of illuminated The family-friendly event celebrates the carved pumpkins. For the second time, traditions butterfly with storytelling, face painting, the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular was crafts, scavenger hunts, garden tours named one of the American Bus Associa- and more! tion's top 100 events in North America. Learn more at rwpzoo.org. Fire on the Falls Capron Park, Uxbridge This community event brings people together at Capron Park for a river fire November-December along the waterfall. Blackstone Valley Polar Express Woonsocket, RI Inspired by Chris Van Allsburg's Christ- September mas classic, this family favorite be- paddle comes reality during a 3-hour event that Check out Blackstone includes a 90-minute excursion on a real- Heritage Corridor’s life train with storytelling, sing-a-longs, GO!, a program of games, delicious cookies, hot chocolate special events happen- boat rides served in a collectable souvenir mug, ing throughout the month of September. and a special visit from Santa where Hike, bike, paddle and explore your way he personally delivers the first gift of tour through the Blackstone River Valley Na- Christmas to every child! Learn more at tional Heritage Corridor. Visit Blackstone- blackstonevalleypolarexpress.com. HeritageCorridor.org. Sutton Chain of Lights Sutton, MA October The Sutton Chain of Lights is a town- Waters Farm Days wide celebration welcoming the holiday events season. Held every year on the first Sutton, MA A two-day festival takes place at the his- Saturday of December, the event features toric Waters Farm and features animals, free trolley rides to all the participating crafters, food vendors, demonstrations, locations along with food, hay-rides, Enjoy the wonderful Blackstone River Valley National Heritage lumberjack how, tractor pull, and more. animals, children's activities, shopping, For details, visit watersfarm.com. and lots of holiday cheer. Learn more at Corridor at more than 70 exciting experiences - many are free! suttonchainoflights.weebly.com. Contact us for a free, color brochure or download it: Blackstone Heritage Corridor, Inc. 670 Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville, MA 01588 508-234-4242 • www.BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org Touring Blackstone Valley | 83

Canal District Horse & Wagon Tours River Boat Tours on the Explorer (seasonal) (seasonal) Corner of Temple & Harding Sts. Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Worcester, MA 175 Main St., Pawtucket, RI Touring in the For more information, visit: 401-724-2200 thecanaldistrict.com/wagontours.html rivertourblackstone.com Blackstone Valley Find them on Facebook Email: [email protected]. The Blackstone River and its tributaries are splendid places to uncover by taking Explore the Blackstone Valley on a Trained guides from South High School a guided tour on the Explorer riverboat. specially-designed guided tour by take visitors on a riveting and award- The peacefulness, beauty, and wildlife horse and wagon, riverboat, or your winning trip through the City of Worces- you can now find along the river is a bold ter’s Canal District. The students, many of juxtaposition from the rough industrial own two feet! whom are recent immigrants, study the past that birthed America’s Industrial general history of the City, research the Revolution and made the Blackstone Val- details of historical characters, and write ley famous. Whether you are visiting the their story to communicate (in costume) National Heritage Corridor or you are a to visitors on the tours. While on the resident wanting to explore your back- surface the Canal District is an eclectic yard, we love to share the rich history enclave of shops, eateries and pubs, the and scenic landscape that become extra Horse & Wagon Tours uncovers the his- special when taken in on the waters that tory beneath the neighborhood, espe- created them all. Our 40-passenger river- cially that of the 45-mile-long Blackstone boat will bring you on an intriguing and Canal, remnants of which exist under relaxing trip through the Blackstone River the streets. Tour guides talk about the Valley. For the last 24 years, hundreds of construction of the canal, the immigrants thousands of passengers have come to who built it, and the Farm to Factory story learn and discover interesting facts about of the American Industrial Revolution. The the history and ecology of District Horse & Wagon Tours are Valley, and see the quiet beauty many are pulled along by two handsome Belgian often surprised to find! Draft Horses harnessed to an open wagon driven by Bob Largess. Now in its 10th year, the Horse & Wagon Tours are enter- taining and garner rave reviews. They are a model of youth-operated, youth-man- aged, leadership-building enterprises. The very popular 50-minute tours usually take place on Thursday evenings in July and August. Park in the Union Station Garage and walk one block south.

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and towns in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Here are two for your enjoyment – W N the City of Central Falls, RI, and the town of Grafton, MA. 7 shoes and 18,000 pairs of boots a year. Grafton A lack of waterpower at Grafton Center allowed the center to develop into what 8 A visit to Grafton is a chance to see P P it is today. Grafton investors built mills a wonderful example of an early 19th Grafton century New England town center. Most on the Blackstone and Quinsigamond Common of the villages in the Blackstone Valley rivers, creating new village centers in P P 1 are based around large mechanized mills Fisherville, Farnumsville, Saundersville, 6 140 and rows of worker housing. Here in Kittville, Centerville and New England UPTON ST. P Grafton you can imagine yourself in an Village. Each of these villages has its own P earlier time, when “cottage” industries fascinating story to tell, but it is also im- clustered near the Center, fine homes portant to recognize how their existence arose gracefully beside more modest shaped Grafton Center. While their labor 2 residences and farmers rubbed elbows and wealth enhanced Grafton’s develop- 4 5 ment, the center remained largely free of with business owners on a regular basis. The Second Great Awakening gave voice to those Today you can still tour Grafton’s original the sprawling mills and worker housing who criticized Congregationalism for focusing on “walking community” with its park-like associated with the modern industrial 3 a Scriptured, Heaven-bound elite, leaving the rest common surrounded by church spires, landscape. The result is the exquisite behind. The Baptists, emphasizing faith and universal gracious structures, and an old fashioned 19th century town center that you can stone Valley, providing a fairly quick trip salvation, tended to appeal to working people who still explore today. for mail and passengers. The Inn was a hoped God cared more about piety than education general store. and wealth. The Unitarians, stressing human reason What is now Grafton was once part popular stop for food, rest and for switch- and ability, often drew upwardly-mobile entrepreneurs of the lands of the Nipmuc tribe. Around START: 25 Grafton Common ing stages. The unknown designer of the who hoped “social engineering” would promote profits 1660, several of the Nipmucs joined an Inn was obviously inspired by famous without worldly sin and conflict. When Grafton’s parish embraced Unitarianism in 1831, appalled church English Christian “praying village” named Grafton Inn Boston architect Charles Bullfinch. The Inn acquired a rear ell (as large as the original members withdrew, taking church records, furniture, Hassanamesit, established by famed mis- 1 The Grafton Common has served as and the communion plate. sionary John Eliot. The Native American the crossroads of town since settle- building) and a two-story porch c.1865- village was abandoned after King Philip’s ment. Shoe manufacturer Samuel Wood 1875. When A.J. Kirby ran it in the 1890’s, War in 1675-1676. Today the Nimpucs built the Grafton Inn, the oldest structure it was said to be “strictly first class.” from building a church on the common own four acres of land in Grafton. In on the Common, in 1805. The Inn is a for over 70 years. the 1720s, the region was sold to 40 reminder of the days when Grafton Center Churches A theological schism was also divid- investors from several towns, and a four- was the intersection of key stagecoach 2 The early 1800s were a period of ing the Congregational Parish here in acre common was created at its center. routes from Boston to Hartford and from religious upheaval across the United town. When a new meetinghouse opened Incorporated in 1735, Grafton became a Providence to Worcester. Stagecoaches States, particularly here in Massachusetts in 1832 on the northeast corner of the prosperous farming community. were the first regularly scheduled source where the state supported Congregational common, the Unitarian faction of the par- In the 1800s, Grafton built upon its of overland transportation in the Black- Church was being challenged after two ish claimed it for their use. This building, agricultural base, developing its industry. centuries of dominance. Little had changed which also served as the town meeting- It not only became a national leader in in the Congregationalist Church since its es- house for several years, burned in the leather tanning and currying, but also tablishment by the Puritans, but immigration “Great Fire” of 1862 and was replaced by in boot and shoe production. Second and industrialization had radically changed the current structure the following year. only to Lynn, MA, Grafton specialized the religious mores of the population. New The remaining parishioners, who in coarse brogans, or work boots for voices and ideas were yearning to be heard remained faithful to the traditional Con- slave use in the south. Where a shoe- and church politics was often the focal point. gregationalist tenets, were now home- maker once worked alone in a small The passion of this conflict is dis- less. So in 1833, the Evangelical Con- shop slowly making customized shoes played here at the Grafton Common gregational Church across the common in their entirety, early industrialization where three new churches were built was built at a cost of $5,000. The steeple found entrepreneurs “putting out” quanti- around the Grafton Common between and gallery clocks of the Congregational ties of shoe parts to farm families for 1830 and 1833. The first was the Greek Church were made by the Willard family, binding and bottoming. Central shops Revival style Baptist Church built in famed Grafton clock makers whose home and cottage industries rose around the The oldest structure on the Common, the inn acquired 1830. The Baptists had been meeting in and shop a few miles north of the com- Center and by 1837, 906 men and 486 a rear ell (as large as the original building) and a two- Grafton since 1758, but were prevented mon are now open as a museum. story porch c1865-1875. When A.J. Kirby ran it in the by the power of the Congregationalists The Second Great Awakening gave voice women made over 671,000 pairs of 1890s, it was said to be “strictly first class.” Touring Blackstone Valley | 87

his design of a steam engine valve sys- since the early 1700s. On the left is the tem that revolutionized steam transpor- Wheeler Block, opened by Jonathan Wheel- tation. Wheelock bequeathed $50,000 to er in 1806 and used by several merchants the Town of Grafton on the sole condi- since that time. The third floor housed an tion that they erect a statue in his honor. assembly hall that was used as a social This money was used in 1927 for the center for the town. On the right side of construction of the town library located Worcester Street is thee Warren Block or to your left as you face the statue. Town House, built in 1862 replacing an The handsome “50¢ houses” along the East Side of earlier commercial building that had been South Street, once the site of shoe mills and worker The grandeur and wealth of Fisher’s mansion reflects Grafton Common destroyed by fire. Purchased by the town tenements, stand in stark contrast to the grandeur of the growing importance of mechanized industry for the 6 In 1728, the original 40 proprietors of Grafton in 1885, the Warren Block was the mill owner homes located across the street. Grafton economy after 1880. Meager wages, however, confined Fisher employees to rented mill housing of Grafton set aside 4 acres in the used for town meetings and as an exhibit center of town as common land. In 1730 hall as well as several store fronts. to those who criticized Congregationalism in outlying Fisherville. Those lacking all property, moreover, went to Grafton’s “Poor Farm” where, in Grafton’s first meetinghouse was built for focusing on a Scriptured, Heaven-bound 1878, 1,100 “tramps” (those “tramping” to find work) here. Over the next century, a large town Grafton & Upton Railroad elite, leaving the rest behind. The Baptists, were lodged and fed overnight for 12-1/2 cents each. center grew up around the Common, and The crossroads at Grafton Com- emphasizing faith and universal salvation, 8 in 1845 a small portion of the original mon finally entered the steam age tended to appeal to working people who workers. Locals often speak of these as common was fenced in and planted with in 1874 with the inauguration of the hoped God cared more about piety than the “dollar houses and the 50¢ houses.” trees. Today the Common is still a site Grafton Center Railroad. This was a light education and wealth. The Unitarians, for recreation and relaxation. rail commuter line that only ran about stressing human reason and ability, often George W. Fisher House The town Common is a site so quint- three miles from Grafton Center to the drew upwardly-mobile entrepreneurs who 4 The most grandiose home on the essentially small town New England that main tracks of the Boston & Albany Rail- hoped “social engineering” would promote Common is the Victorian man- it attracted Hollywood’s attention. The road in North Grafton. The depot for this profits without worldly sin and conflict. sion of George W. Fisher. Built c. 1885, bandstand at the center of the Common line was located behind the Town Hall When Grafton’s parish embraced Unitarian- the Fisher House displays the wealth was built in 1935 by MGM who came to and the Unitarian Church. This allowed ism in 1831, appalled church members earned by Mr. Fisher at his textile mill in Grafton to film parts of Eugene O’Neill’s Grafton residents to commute to jobs in withdrew, taking church records, furniture, Fisherville, located along the Blackstone Ah Wilderness. They left it behind for Worcester or points east, a tradition that and the communion plate. River in South Grafton. His workers lived the people of the town to continue to continues today. much more modestly in company owned use. The bandstand is built on the site of In 1887, the railroad added freight service Shoe Industry/South Street houses in the mill village. The Fisher Grafton’s first meetinghouse. An earlier and extended its track through Upton and 3 Grafton Center was once the site of family took over the mill at Fisherville in bandstand was also located here. Hopedale to Milford. The name of the line a thriving shoe and leather industry. the 1840s and ran it for about 80 years, was changed to the Grafton and Upton Unlike the massive water powered textile producing cotton cloth and toweling. In Commercial Blocks Railroad. The new track connected several mills along the Blackstone in South Grafton, 1879, the mill produced 1.5 million yards At the northern end of the Common mills with the main B & A line, including the leather manufacturers were located in of cloth, and about 700 mill hands were 7 are Grafton Center’s two commercial the massive Draper Loom Corporation in small shops or houses particularly along employed there in 1930 just before the blocks. They were situated to take ad- Hopedale. A new depot was built along South and North Streets where hand tools mill was forced to shut down during the vantage of the transportation crossroads Upton Street behind the library. A fire started and muscle power did the work. In 1837, Depression. The mill was lost in a spec- here, as well as the growing importance by a lightning strike destroyed that structure Grafton led Worcester County in boot and tacular fire in 1999. of the Common as a community center. in 1940. It was replaced with a cinder block shoe production. In 1866, there were 10 The grandeur and wealth of Fisher’s There has been commercial activity here building that still stands today, but no longer shops making boots and shoes, two tanner- mansion reflects the growing importance belongs to the Railroad. On rare occasions, a ies and several other leather goods estab- of mechanized industry for the Grafton freight train will still ride these rails. lishments around the Center. These were economy after 1880. Meager wages, small concerns, most employing 10-15 however, confined Fisher employees to workers. Shoe and boot making continued rented mill housing in outlying Fisher- to thrive here until the 1880s, but had ville. Those lacking all property went to ended by 1925 no longer able to compete Grafton’s “Poor Farm” where, in 1878, with larger, more mechanized mills. 1,100 “tramps” (those “tramping to find As you look down South Street, the work) were lodged and fed overnight for economics of the leather industry can be 12.5 cents each. readily seen. To your right on the west side of the street stand the impressive Jerome Wheelock Statue On the northern side of the Grafton Common is the homes of many of the boot shop owners. 5 At the southern end of the Com- commercial center, anchored by the Town House, Across the street to the east are many of mon stands a statue of Jerome seen here with the Unitarian Church. Along with This engine from the Grafton & Upton RR was named the old shops, now converted to housing, Wheelock (1834-1902). Wheelock was a its businesses, the Town House also is home to the after William Knowlton, whose hat factory in Upton was one of the lines major customers. along with the tenements that housed the native of Grafton who earned fame and Grafton Historical Society where more of the town’s fortune as an engineer, particularly for fascinating stories can be learned. Touring Blackstone Valley | 89

Central Falls The boom years for the Central Falls B textile mills lasted through the 1920s, la ck s to The story of the Blackstone Valley n e and the population continued to grow 16 R iv e is best told through the mills and the r reaching a stunning peak of 25,898 in people who came here to work in them. 1930. New waves of immigrants kept 4 Valley Falls Nowhere is this more apparent than in BROAD ST. coming to the city, and like the French Pond H IG

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In the migrants who did come here in the early of the city, particularly along Washing- French neighborhoods are in the north- past 25 years, however, Hispanics have 1800’s were usually skilled textile workers ton Street where St. Ephraim’s Church is ern part of Central Falls, around St. Mat- made many in-roads into the city and from England and Scotland, particularly located. The last immigrants to arrive thew’s and Notre Dame Catholic church- have become active members of Central weavers. The first wave of immigration during the boom years were the Portu- es. The original Notre Dame church, built Falls’ melting pot community. began in the 1820s and 1830s when guese, who came to the region beginning in 1875, was the first to be built by a Though the population of Central Irish laborers arrived. At first, the Irish in 1917. The Portuguese neighborhood French-Canadian parish in Rhode Island. Falls is declining, immigrants continue were not allowed to work in the mills but is centered in Valley Falls on both the In the 1920s, the pastor of Notre Dame, to make up a significant percentage of instead were assigned construction jobs, Central Falls and Cumberland sides of Reverend Joseph Beland, was a leader the city’s residents, a trend that should such as digging the Blackstone Canal and the river. It continues to be a thriving of the Sentinellist movement, which continue as long as the mills here offer building the railroads. By 1840, however, community with several active clubs and opposed the Irish Bishop of Providence employment opportunities. We can only there were many Irish mill workers and popular festivals. whom they accused of trying to Anglicize speculate from where the next wave of the Irish community in Central Falls grew The depression and the decline of French-Canadian youth by eliminating immigrants to Central Falls will come. steadily for the rest of the century. speaking French in parochial schools. the textile industry slowed the immigra- The next wave of immigration was tion rates to a trickle for many years. brought about by several factors. Around Gradually, though, the work force in the START: 25 Roosevelt Ave. at the 1860s, the Blackstone Valley began city grew older and by the 1970s the re- Cross St. to convert to steam power. Steam tur- maining mills faced a shortage of skilled bines could run larger mills and allowed textile weavers. Thus began the current Central Falls Mill District: for mills to be built away from the river, wave of immigrants to Central Falls: the 1 Roosevelt Avenue which was by then overcrowded. Hispanics. While many Spanish speaking The six original mill privileges in the At the same time, railroads provided nations are represented here, the major- city were located along Roosevelt Avenue, the transportation needed for expansion. ity come from four countries: Colombia, just north of the Pawtucket line. Today, The spark for immigration, though, was Puerto Rico, Guatemala and the Domini- these mills remain active, a testament the Civil War, which produced both a de- can Republic. to the work ethic of the city. From south mand for textile products and a shortage Like those that preceded them, to north along Roosevelt Avenue are the of workers. To fill these vacancies, mill the Hispanic immigrants have come to Royal Weaving Mill (1897), the Pawtucket owners began to recruit French Canadian Central Falls to find work and are leaving Hair Cloth Mill (1864), the Central Falls workers from Quebec. Soon, the French their mark upon the city. Today, about Woolen Mill (1870), the Pawtucket Thread Canadians became the largest ethnic 40% of the population of Central Falls is Company (1825) and the Kennedy- Above: John Somyk: Van Craft Knitting Central Falls, RI group in the region. This can be seen Hispanic, and the strength of their com- Stafford Mill Complex (1825-1860’s). Of clearly in Central Falls where the popula- Though greatly reduced from its heyday in the early munity can be seen on the signs all over particular interest here is the Hair Cloth tion exploded from under 1500 in 1855 20th century, the textile industry remains active in the city from churches to stores and res- Mill, located at the intersection with Cross to 9,000 in 1870, with most of the new Central Falls. Today, a number of small “specialty taurants all advertising in Spanish. Like Street, which is one of the finest exam- arrivals coming from Quebec. shops” dot the city—many occupying space in the former massive mills. their predecessors, the Hispanic com- ples of mill architecture in the region. Hair Touring Blackstone Valley | 91 cloth was used to cover furniture as well Historic District as to make crinolines. Another highlight is Some of the finest and most interest- the Pawtucket Thread Mill, a small rubble ing houses in the city are located in stone mill which is partially hidden in be- the South Central Falls Historic District, tween the much larger brick Woolen Mill which was listed on the National Register and Stafford Complex. The Cross Street of Historic Places in 1991. Everything Bridge offers a good view of the Central from Queen Anne mansions to triple- Falls Dam just to the north. deckers can be seen here in the neigh- borhood that was home to both mill From Roosevelt Avenue turn left at light owners and mill workers. A detailed tour onto Charles Street. Proceed west four of the district, created by Historic Central blocks, following one way signs, to the Falls, is available at City Hall. intersection with Broad Street. Turn left, Above: El Palacio De La Musica Mural: Dexter Street. Jenks Park and City Hall are one block “Because of its ethnic diversity, Central Falls is an Turn right onto Dexter Street. Turn right down on the right. exciting place to be.” onto Hunt Street then right onto High Street. Continue on High Street to Pierce According to legend, nine of the white Park which is on the left side. soldiers were captured and taken to what is now the Monastery in Cumberland, Pierce’s Fight Site & where they were tortured and killed. The 4 Riverwalk Park: High Street site became known as the Nine Men’s A dramatic incident of the King Misery. The trail along the river here is Philip’s War took place here on March short, about 1/10 of a mile, and it con- 26, 1676. A force of about 70 English nects a baseball field and a playground. soldiers and 20 allied Indians under There are some benches here, and the Captain Michael Pierce of Rehoboth were park provides a nice picnic spot along ambushed along the banks of the river the river. by warriors of the Narragansett tribe.

These tidy Greek-Revival houses from the 1840s are just one example of the mill worker housing that still exists in the South Central Falls Historic District.

Besides serving as the “lungs” of the city, the park features several highlights, including the “iron umbrella” pavilions built by Fales and Jenks, a Central Falls Machine manufacturer. The centerpiece of the park is the Cogswell Tower, which stands 70 feet high and has a clock face Central Falls City Hall (1888)/ on each side. The tower is built upon 2 Jenks Park; Broad Street Dexter’s Ledge, the highest point in the This lovely Queen Anne style city. You can see the entire city from the structure was built as the Lincoln High tower, as well as much of the valley from School in 1888. It became the Central Providence to Woonsocket. Falls High School in 1895 and City Hall in 1927. It served as the corner stone of From City Hall continue south on Broad Central Falls’ municipal center on Broad Street for 3 blocks. Turn right onto Cross Street, along with the Fire Station (1889), Street into the South Central Falls Histor- the old Town Hall (1873), and the Police ic District. Turn right onto Evaleen Street Station and Courthouse (1914). and right again onto Central Street. Adjacent to City Hall is Jenks Park, which was established in 1890 on four 3 South Central Falls These decorative pavilions serve as a reminder of Central Falls’ heritage in the iron and machine making industries. acres of land donated by Alvin Jenks. End of P River’s Edge paved MM Parking H Bikepath 17 Woonsocket Blackstone River Bikeway (temporary) MM Mini Golf & 16.5 Soccer Fields Woonsocket, RI to Lincoln, RI MM 16 Drinking Water Treatment Plant MM  H F C 15.5 MM TONE 15 KS R River’s Edge Recreation Albion Parking Area Rte. 116 Parking Area C IV MM A E L Complex 0 School Street, Lincoln, RI George Washington R 14.5 B 20 Davison Ave, Woonsocket, RI (41.952901, -71.452698) Highway (Rte. 116) G Manville P MM B (42.001206, -71.498746) • This parking lot is just south of Lincoln, RI Parking I L 14 K Lincoln E O • This parking lot is just north MM12.5 on the bikeway. (41.937451, -71.435848) W TR MM AY PA of bikeway MM17. • There is limited parking at this • Ride a short spur to the 13.5

• There is ample parking at this location. bikeway at MM11. MM 13 location. • There is limited parking at School Street this location. Albion P Parking E MM F

12.5 Lincoln G D I-295N MM Ashton Village Parking Area 12 Manville Parking Area 4 Front Street, Cumberland, RI B Visitors MM Center P 11.5 133 New River Road, Lincoln, RI (41.937968, -71.431602) Front St. Parking Area Lincoln E (41.968179, -71.466877) • This parking lot is between MM11 160 Front Street, Lincoln, RI Rte. 116 P C Parking P Ashton Village • Use caution! The parking is on and MM11.5. (41.906278, -71.406490) Lincoln MM Parking Cumberland the far side of the RR tracks and • There is very limited parking at • This parking lot is south of MM 11 bikeway. this location. MM8.5 on the bikeway. 10.5 Cap’t. Wilbur • This parking lot is at MM14 on • There is ample parking at Kelly House MM the bikeway. this location. Lincoln 10 D MM • There is limited parking at this • There are refreshments 9.5 location. I-295 N Parking Area and restaurants nearby. MM Visitor Center, Lincoln, RI 9 Front St. MM (41.939582, -71.449604) B Parking P 8.5 • This visitor center and bikeway A Lincoln MM Rte. 123 8 are accessible only from the John St. Parking Area P John St. Lonsdale Parking A MM 7.5 Northbound lanes of I-295. 121 John Street (Rte. 123), Boardwalk Lincoln • From I-295 southbound, Lincoln, RI Cumberland End of paved Broad Street proceed to exit 8 and follow the (41.906608, -71.401096) Valley Bikepath cloverleaf until you are on I-295 • Parking is north of MM7.5 Falls Park Cumberland north-bound. on the bikeway. • Ride a 0.85 mile spur to • There is limited parking at bikeway at MM11. this location. • There is ample parking and restrooms at this location. Colleges/Universities | 95

Colleges & Universities Spend some of your family’s college planning trips in and around the Blackstone Heritage Corridor where a plethora of fine educational opportunities await your student. DUDLEY, MA Rhode Island College Nichols College 600 Ave. 129 Center Rd., Dudley, MA 01571 Providence, RI 02908 800-470-3379 401-456-8000 nichols.edu ric.edu

LINCOLN, RI Rhode Island School of Design 2 College St., Providence, RI 02903 Community College of Rhode Island - 401-454-6100 Colleges, Lincoln Campus risd.edu 1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865 Universities, 401-333-7000 SMITHFIELD, RI ccri.edu Service Organizations Bryant University NORTH GRAFTON, MA 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 401-232-6000 and Tufts University - Cummings School bryant.edu of Veterinary Medicine Emergency 200 Westboro Rd. WORCESTER, MA North Grafton, MA 01536 Medical Services 508-839-5302 Assumption College vet.tufts.edu 500 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609 508-767-7000 PAXTON, MA assumption.edu Anna Maria College Becker College 50 Sunset Ln., Paxton, MA 01612 61 Sever St., Worcester, MA 01609 800-344-4586 877-523-2537 annamaria.edu becker.edu

PROVIDENCE, RI 950 Main St., Worcester, MA 01610 45 Prospect St., Providence, RI 02912 508-793-7711 401-863-1000 clarku.edu brown.edu College of the Holy Cross Johnson and Wales University 1 College St., Worcester, MA 01610 8 Abbott Park Pl., Providence, RI 02903 508-793-2011 401-598-1000 holycross.edu jwu.edu MCPHS University Providence College 19 Foster St. 1 Cunningham Sq. Worcester, MA 01608 Providence, RI 02918 508-890-8855 401-865-1000 mcphs.edu providence.edu Quinsigamond Community College 670 West Boylston St. Worcester, MA 01606 508-853-2300 qcc.edu University of Massachusetts Worcester State University service organizations | 97 Medical School 486 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01602 55 Lake Ave. North 508-929-8000 Worcester, MA 01655 worcester.edu 508-856-8989 umassmed.edu

Worcester Polytechnic Institute 100 Institute Rd., Worcester, MA 01609 508-831-5000 wpi.edu

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Meeting House 126 STATE ⧓ House Dudley Webster MASSACHUSETTS Lake East Blackstone BLACKSTONE RIVER VALLEY Friends Meeting House r Chaubunagungamaug DOUGLAS MILLVILLE e v 122 i R 121 BLACKSTONE 7 FOREST UXBRIDGE s THE LAST GREEN VALLEY Millville er Mansfield Triad Bridge et P MASSACHUSETTS Ironstone 146 Mammoth 98 A Blackstone Mill Ruins 140

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l Cold State Park Ballou Cemetery 495 NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR l Gorge u MASSACHUSETTS Spring and Meeting House m Bi-State Museum of Work RI Park Site Round Top Park and Culture

RHODE ISLAND To Cape Cod Fishing Area MASS 197 Plainville L National l BUCK HILL a rai k Seashore T e BLACK HUT Slatersville Diamond Hill State Park e in 98 Diamond Hill kl ) MANAGEMENT Centennial Park Harris Hall n ed Forestdale Union 114 ru os MANAGEMENT Woonsocket Falls Reservoir Directions T p AREA Village ro Slatersville p ( Friends Diamond Hill d Reservoirs n Meeting WOONSOCKET To River Bend Farm in a 100 102 l r g AREA House NORTH n Spring e E BURRILLVILLE v Uxbridge: Take Mass. Lake i 146 Bla 120 R 104 c Nasonville k ATTLEBORO s w A Arnold Mills 146 to exit for Mass. 16. e t Wilson o Cumberland N 5 n

e Reservoir Hill Follow Mass. 16 east to 146 n r h White Mill Park c R e Harrisville n Manville Mass. 122. Take Mass. 122 h a i 122 t r v 120 B u The Assembly e north and turn right onto o Bridgeton r

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126 Hartford Avenue. Turn Bridgeton Car Barn Fort Wildlife Refuge Bridges CUMBERLAND Oakland 104 West right onto Oak Street. Pascoag 295 123 Thompson 102 Albion Primrose Woonsocket The farm is on the left. Lake GEORGE Pascoag 7 Reservoir Reservoir Mapleville Blackstone River WASHINGTON Sucker No. 3 Pond State Park To Museum of Work and MANAGEMENT NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR Kelly 114 1 ATTLEBORO Culture in Woonsocket: House 116 Ashton The Monastery Take R.I. 146 to exit for AREA Quinnville CONNECTICUT Casimir Pulaski Bryant Lime Rock Preserve R.I. 104. Follow R.I. 104 Memorial State Park College Lime Rock 123 44 Bowdish G north for two miles. North Gate Toll House Quarry r Hawkins Reservoir e a Ann & Hope Mill Museum is on right at 42 Pond t 95

Chepachet LINCOLN South Main Street. 95 West Ro William Blackstone Memorial Park 90 Glocester Job Armstrong Store 123 a Blackstone River Theatre Brown and Hopkins Country Store Stillwater Great Road d 88 91 93 Acotes Hill Historic District Lonsdale 495 5 To Blackstone River State Boston Valley Falls Marsh 190 Scotstun 44 MASSACHUSETTS 90 DURFEE HILL Stillwater Park Visitor Center: Town Forest Smith-Appleby MANAGEMENT Reservoir 116 House Valley Falls Valley Falls Heritage Park 87 Worcester Take I-295 north. Visitor 90 AREA Smith and Sayles Lincoln Woods State Park Central 95 Reservoir Georgiaville Saylesville Falls Pierce Park and Riverwalk center is located on I-295 Pond Landing Phillips Farm SMITHFIELD

d Jenks Park and Cogswell Tower between exits 9 and 10 in

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r Lincoln, R.I. l Providence Ponaganset Harmony 91 i 84 Georgiaville FALLS a Reservoir GLOCESTER R 0 1 West NEW 195 Waterman5 Miles Keech 295 Hartford 395 Greenville W Reservoir YORK Pond 102 J&P Coats To Blackstone Valley & Slater Mill

P Mill Complex Visitor Center in Paw- CONNECTICUT 0 1 5 Kilometers 114 Slater 84 RHODE Greenville Moshassuck Pawtucket Memorial tucket: From I-95 north ISLAND Powder W 15 River Town Landing Park Alexander New London Killingly RHODE ISLAND o take exit 28. Turn left Mill Ledges o 44 ay 95 Lakeenw Pond n onto School Street. At re Wildlife Refuge a PAWTUCKET 87 684 G s S st q e first light, go straight oa u 146 e Slack k C a t 95 t 44 o through intersection and s Reservoir u

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Rhode Island R ATLANTIC OCEAN t College College i light, turn right onto 80 Blackstone v 114 e A Park r Roosevelt Avenue. Visitor ⧓ 5 New York City PROVIDENCE 6 R Roger Williams National Memorial center parking lot is the 0 50 Kilometers 6 i 78 v Rhode Island 44 e Waterplace Park John Hunt House first left. From I-95 south N School of Design r 0 50 Miles o Brown University /S o John Brown House 44 take exit 29. Bear right R.R. Station M 195 a R.I. Historical Society Library in onto Fountain Street, then S t right onto Exchange Street. 0 1 India Point Park 5 Miles E a At light take left onto 0 1 5 Miles s t To Cape Cod 10 Scituate P EAST National Seashore Roosevelt Avenue. Visitor ro B Reservoir v a 0 id y center is on the right at 1 5 Kilometers 295 1 e PROVIDENCE n 195 0 14 c B the end of the block. 1 5 Kilometers e i k 0 1 5 Miles e p 95 R 5 i a 0 1 5 Miles v t 14 e h r 0 1 5 Kilometers 0 1 5 Kilometers Resources of the new Blackstone Heritage Corridor 0 1 Legend 5 Miles Blackstone River Valley Visitor Centers: 0 1 5 KilometersBlackstone River and⧓ National Historical⧓ Park: Pawtucket Visitor Center Blackstone⧓ Canal ⧓ Blackstone River State Park Kelly House/Blackstone River State Park Blackstone River Bikeway Old Slater Mill Museum of Work and Culture Slatersville Historic District Lock River Bend Farm at Blackstone River and Canal ⧓ Ashton Historic District Heritage State Park 0 1 5 Miles Whitinsville Historic District Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center 0 1 5 Kilometers Hopedale Village Historic District at Worcester

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