Last updated: April 26, 2025
Place
Old Slater Mill
NPS Photo
Quick Facts
Location:
67 Roosevelt Ave Pawtucket, RI 02860
Significance:
Birth place of the American Industrial Revolution
Designation:
National Historical Landmark
Amenities
15 listed
Accessible Rooms, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit Available, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Information - Maps Available, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Picnic Table, Public Transit, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Restroom - Family, Scenic View/Photo Spot
Visit Old Slater Mill, the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. Originally constructed in 1793, this mill stands as an important reminder of the changes brought on by industrialization. It was here that Samuel Slater first successfully implemented Richard Arkwright's water-powered cotton spinning technology in America. Slater Mill is the beginning of everything from machine made goods and hourly wages, to planned communities and labor unions.
Spring Schedule (April 25, 2025 - May 17, 2025)
Visitor Information Station: Open Fridays and Saturdays (10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.)
Guided Tours: Fridays and Saturday (10:30 A.M., 12:30 P.M., 2:30 P.M.)
Park Grounds: Open Daily (Dawn - Dusk)
Summer Schedule (May 18 - November 1)
Visitor Information Station: Open Thursdays - Sundays (10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.)
Guided Tours: Thursdays - Sundays (10:30 A.M., 12:30 P.M., 2:30 P.M.)
Park Grounds: Open Daily (Dawn - Dusk)
Fall Schedule (November 2 - November 29)
Visitor Information Station: Open Fridays and Saturdays
Guided Tours: Fridays and Saturdays (10:30 A.M., 12:30 P.M., 2:30 P.M.)
Park Grounds: Open Daily (Dawn - Dusk)
Things to Do:
Visitor Information Station:
Watch an 8-minute video, learn more about the Park, or earn your Junior Ranger badge. Park staff are available to answer questions. Bathrooms and drinking water are available.
The Visitor Contact Station is located inside of Old Slater Mill.
Guided Tours:
Join a Ranger for a tour of Old Slater Mill. These 30 - 45 minute programs talk about the the legacy of the Industrial Revolution in America's first cotton-spinning mill. Tours leave from the patio in front of Old Slater Mill.
The mill is accessible but does have uneven floors. Special accommodations can be made by contacting 401-725-8638.
For visitor saftey, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancelled if the heat index is above 87 degrees Fahrenheit. A shortened 10 minute Ranger talk will be offered at the normal tour times. Visitors will have a brief period of access to the main part of the mill. For the latest weather information, call 401-725-8638.
Please Note: The Wilkinson Mill and the Sylvanus Brown House are currently closed to the public until critical accessibility and safety work is completed. Due to this, group tours are required to be smaller than those offered in the past.
If you are looking to book a special group tour of Old Slater Mill or are a teacher or student check out our education page for more information.