The Valley of the Blackstone Book

The Rhode Island Publication Society along with Blackstone Valley Tourism Council announce the historical publication of The Valley of the Blackstone, Its People and Its Mill Villages by one of Rhode Island’s premier historians, the late Al Klyberg. Purchase Your Copy Today!

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Samuel Slater Canal Boat

Docked at Central Falls Landing 15 Madeira Ave., Central Falls, RI 401-724-2200 The Samuel Slater, a 40-foot canal boat, is the only one of its kind in nearby American waters. The boat is a reminder of the two decades (from 1828 – 1848), when canal boats were a common sight on the nearby Blackstone…

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Hampton Inn & Suites - Smithfield

945 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI 02917 401-232-9200 1-800-Hampton 101 rooms. They combine value with comfort and convenience to offer you a full package of amenities for a guaranteed enjoyable stay. Enjoy 16 HD channels on the TV in your guest room, free WiFi, free microwave and refrigerator in your…

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