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Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park
287 Oak St. , Uxbridge, MA 01569
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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.
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.
Phone
(508) 278-7604
Great Brook Farm State Park
165 North Road, Carlisle, MA 01741
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This 1000-acre park features more than 20 miles of trails. You can see notable Native American sites and 17th-century cellar holes leftover from English settlers. There's also an active dairy farm that offers free tours on weekends.
Phone
(978) 369-6312
Holyoke Heritage State Park
221 Appleton St., Holyoke, MA 01040
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The park's Visitor Center features exhibits about Holyoke's industrial history and culture. You can also visit the The Children's Museum, the restored antique Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, and the Volleyball Hall of Fame. Outside, visitors can walk along the canals that once powered mills.
Phone
(413) 534-1723
Sunday:
12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Tuesday - Saturday:
12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Lawrence Heritage State Park
1 Jackson St., Lawrence, MA 01840
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Lawrence, MA was one of the nation's first planned cities, and you can learn about its history and development at Lawrence Heritage State Park. The exhibits in the Visitors Center, a restored 1840s boarding house, tell the stories of Lawrence's mill workers, including their role in the 1912 Bread and Roses Strike. You can also learn about the immigrant populations who settled in Lawrence, and test your skills by planning your own industrial city. Visitors can also walk the esplanade alongside the Merrimac River.
Phone
(978) 794-1655
Sunday - Saturday:
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Western Gateway Heritage State Park
9 Furnace St., Building 4, North Adams, MA 01247
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Visitors to this former railroad yard in North Adams, MA will learn about the controversial and dangerous construction of the Hoosac Tunnel, which spanned 1851-1875. 200 people were killed while building this 4.75-mile tunnel. Visitors can see historical artifacts and exhibits to better understand this historic engineering feat.
Phone
(413) 663-6312