Old Slater Mill Historic Site

“Laboring for Freedom: African Americans in the Blackstone River Valley” is a collaborative exhibit created by Stages of Freedom staff and the National Park Service. This exhibit highlights the contributions of Black laborers from Providence to Worcester, with a focus on the early decades of industry up through the Civil War. From the workers who […]

Celebrate Labor Day weekend at Old Slater Mill. Free music, tours, talks, and activities will be offered throughout the weekend. Thursday, August 29: 6:30 PM - Ranger Walkabout/Music Workshop Join Park Rangers for a free guided tour of Old Slater Mill. The tour will focus on the musical connections with textile mills. Immediately following the […]

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Saturday, October 1, at 7 pm for the 2nd Annual Archive Remix Film Festival! This year’s outdoor premiere screening will be hosted at the Old Slater Mill National Historic Site in the heart of Pawtucket. The hour-long program will feature 14 3-minute creative remixes created by local professional […]