Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park

The Blackstone River features 1000 acres of natural park, filled with trails and historical sites. The park also has biking, horseback riding, canoe access, fishing, hunting, picnic areas and more.

The story of River Bend Farm in Uxbridge, MA serves as an example of the story of many farms in the Blackstone Valley. Located about half way between Providence, Rhode Island and Worcester, Massachusetts, River Bend Farm sits at the crossroads of agricultural life, mill villages, transportation routes, and developing town centers. River Bend Farm represents the changing landscape over the last four centuries.
There are fields, open pastures, stone walls, and preserved historical sites that bear witness to a farming past in a valley that witnessed the birth of an industrial revolution.

River Bend Farm today stands as a reminder of the Valley’s long agrarian past. Indeed, glimpses of the Valley’s heritage are evident throughout the region. The landscape tells the story of how everyday life changed with succeeding generations – and how it continues to change today.