Join us Thursday, December 19
Holiday Open House & 5th Anniversary of
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
"As I See It - One Person Can Make a Difference"
"One person can make a difference! So can one family, one small non-profit, one business or one community."
'Tis the Season for Giving
At this time of year-end giving,
please consider a tax-deductible donation to
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.

Your generous donations support the important work we do to preserve and promote the historic, cultural, natural, and recreational resources of the Blackstone River Valley for current and future generations.

Thank you for your support.
Ring in the New Year and a New Decade
with BHC's 2020 Weather-Themed Calendar!
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 .

The theme for the 2021 Calendar Photo Contest is Historical Landmarks & Artifacts: Focus on the Famous and Not-So-Famous. Deadline is August 14, 2020.
Support BHC All Year Long with Amazon Smile!
Shop at AmazonSmile and support
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Inc.

If you are an Amazon shopper, a simple switch to AmazonSmile will generate a donation to a charity of your choice. Please consider choosing Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor as the beneficiary of your qualified purchases.

When you shop on AmazonSmile , the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of your eligible Amazon purchase to Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Inc.

Here are some steps you can take to ensure donations are made to BHC through your Amazon purchase:
  • Bookmark the link to AmazonSmile so that you can support us every time you shop.
  • Shop online at AmazonSmile like you normally do on Amazon or Amazon Prime.
  • Select Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor as the recipient.

Remember, only purchases made at smile.amazon.com will generate a donation.
Thank you for your support!
Join us New Year's Day for a First Day Hike!
Volunteer Open House - Wednesday, January 8
Have you been to the
Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center
at Worcester yet?
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. 
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.
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.  
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. 

For rental information, contact Dave Maloney at 508-341-0741 or DMaloney@BlackstoneHeritageCorridor.org.