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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage CorridorRolling Dam in winter
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Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
For Teachers

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Ranger demonstrating Enviroscape program to school group

Educator's Guide to the Blackstone Valley

The Blackstone River Valley provides a unique opportunity to explore a living landscape where the story of the American Industrial Revolution can be seen, environmental impacts can be learned and other relevant topics can be discovered.

If you are an educator, the "Educator's Guide to the Blackstone Valley" will assist you in making the Blackstone Valley accessible as a classroom.

The John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission invites you to take advantage of the opportunities offered here to experience the cultural, natural and historical resources of the Valley.

Please click here to view the Educator's Guide online.
John Slater House, Slatersville, RI  

Did You Know?
After opening America's first successful textile mill, Samuel Slater also helped establish America's first mill village. Slatersville, in North Smithfield, RI, began operations in 1807. His brother John Slater, who lived in the white house seen here, ran the village for almost 40 years.

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Last Updated: March 26, 2007 at 15:04 EST