Description
| Event Name | Slater Mill Tour |
| Date | Friday, March 29, 2024 |
| Time | 11 - 11:45 |
| Location |
Slater Mill Historic Site 67 Roosevelt Ave Pawtucket RI 02860 |
| Pricing Info | |
| Adults | FREE |
| Kids | FREE |
| Description |
Join a Ranger for a tour of the first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill in the United States. Old Slater Mill, located in historic Pawtucket, RI, is considered the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. Learn the history of his national landmark and see how cotton was spun into thread by children. This is for all ages. Strollers and worn babies are welcome. Before you go! There are many lesson plans available if you'd like to prepare for your visit. Here are some of the resources: Learning about Mill Workers through Primary Sources https://www.nps.gov/teachers/classrooms/learning-about-mill-workers-through-primary-sources.htm Women and Children in the Mill Village https://www.nps.gov/teachers/classrooms/women-and-children-in-the-mill-village.htm Looming and Learning: Threading the Past and Present https://www.nps.gov/teachers/classrooms/looming-and-learning-threading-the-past-and-present.htm Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park https://www.youtube.com/@BlackstoneNPS |
| Registration Link | REGISTER HERE |
| Cut off Date | 3/15/24 |