Wishing everyone a year full of peace, hope, and possibilities!
Photo credit: Mary M. Silva
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Join us New Year's Day for a First Day Hike!
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Volunteer Open House - Wednesday, January 8
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Volunteer Open House
Wednesday, January 8
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Are you interested in volunteering? Have you been looking for an opportunity to get connected in your community throughout the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor? We would love to show you how through the
Volunteers-In Parks program.
Join us to learn how!
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"Revolution is in the Air"
New Programming from
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
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VIP Skills Workshop Series - Maple Sugaring
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VIP Skills Workshop Series - Maple Sugaring
Saturday, February 8
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park
287 Oak Street
Uxbridge, MA
Many hands are needed to continue the tradition of Maple Sugar Days returning March 7 and 8 to Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park.
Please consider attending this volunteer training to learn the history of maple sugaring and a enjoy a hands-on demonstration on how to tap a tree.
You’ll get a tour of the maple sugar shack and receive training for visitor interpretation which you can use when volunteering for the 2020 Maple Sugar Days.
Registration for the Skills Workshop is required. Please RSVP by January 30, 2020.
Please consider a volunteer shift on one or both of the event days.
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Maple Sugar Days - March 7 and 8
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Maple Sugar Days
Saturday, March 7 and
Sunday, March 8
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
River Bend Farm Visitor Center
Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park
287 Oak Street
Uxbridge, MA
The sweet tradition continues!
Learn how maple syrup is made as park staff and volunteers at River Bend Farm take visitors through a guided tour of the art and science of tapping maple trees, gathering sap, and producing maple syrup.
Free tours will be offered to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis at 11 a.m., Noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m., and last about 90 minutes. Tours include both indoor and outdoor elements.
Enjoy a free storytelling program for all ages presented by John Porcino (Saturday only).
Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear for a short walk.
Maple Sugar Days is free and open to all ages. For more information, call 508-278-7604.
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Ring in the New Year and a New Decade
with BHC's 2020 Weather-Themed Calendar!
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Get your 2020 Calendar from Blackstone Heritage Corridor this year! Enjoy stunning images of fog, clouds, snow, and sunsets taken throughout the Blackstone River Valley by local photographers.
Purchase your copy in person at either the Blackstone Heritage Corridor office in Whitinsville (670 Linwood Avenue) or at the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center in Worcester (3 Paul Clancy Way).You can also purchase the calendar online and have it mailed ($2.00 shipping fee per copy).
Learn more about the photos and the winning photographers
here
. For quantity discounts for corporate or employee gifts, click
here
.
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Have you been to the
Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center
at Worcester yet?
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Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center at Worcester
3 Paul Clancy Way
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 341-0741
Hours of Operation (Winter Schedule):
Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sundays: Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Have you been to the new Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center in Worcester? We invite you to come and discover this stunning new gateway to the City of Worcester and the Blackstone River Valley! Situated on the banks of the historic Blackstone River and Canal in a state-of-the-art, LEED Certified Silver building, the BHC Visitor Center provides an important connection to historical, cultural, recreational, and natural attractions.
The BHC Visitor Center provides links to the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, the Blackstone River Bikeway, Blackstone Gateway Park, and Worcester neighborhoods. Interactive exhibits explore Worcester’s “Enduring Legacy” of innovation and invention, immigration, ethnicity, cultural traditions, transportation and industrial history, changes to architecture and landscapes, as well as environmental sustainability.
This ideal location for field trips, our exhibits feature touch-screen technology and hands-on activities, giving you a personal experience as you make your way through the Valley’s history and cultural heritage and learn about the rise of industry in the Blackstone River Valley. Take your visit to the next level and try the GearHeads Scavenger Hunt, a great activity for children to help deepen their experience. The building and grounds have many “green” features and learn about important environmental considerations that were made for the site and the building, including bioremediation, solar, and more.
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The Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center also features outdoor exhibits, stunning views of the river and canal, access to the Blackstone River Bikeway, and outdoor seating for picnics.
Click here
to
learn more
about the Blackstone River Bikeway/Greenway and access the
Biking the Blackstone
trail map to enjoy more than 17 miles of completed paved trails between Worcester and Providence.
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Want more time outdoors? Extend your visit with a self-guided nature walk through the City of Worcester’s Blackstone Gateway Park, just steps away from the Visitor Center. The one-mile, round-trip walk features a walking trail over boardwalks and dirt trails with overlooks for spotting birds and other wildlife.
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Need a place for your group to meet for a workshop or activity? The BHC Visitor Center also features a meeting room that accommodates up to 80 people with audio system, projector and screen.
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