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In 1790 the first water-powered machines were built to spin cotton. The first water-powered industrial factory, Slater Mill, was built on the banks of the Blackstone River. The Blackstone river runs 46 miles from headwaters near Worcester, MA to Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island.
The Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor is comprised of 250,000 acres between Worcester, MA and Providence,RI.
Enjoy the comforts of the Quaker Inn while visiting a unique area of American history and culture.
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| Waters
Farm Waters Farm is a living history farm museum that celebrates 19th century rural life. The farmhouse and its contents, used for over 200 years by the same family, are intact. Located on 130 acres of fields and woods are the farmhouse, blacksmith shop and shingle mill. Call for programs and special events. 4 Uxbridge Road Sutton, MA 01590 (508) 865-0101 |
| Purgatory
Chasm A unique natural landmark, Purgatory Chasm runs for a quarter of a mile between granite walls rising as high as 70 feet. Popular with picnickers and rock-climbers alike, the Chasm is believed to have its origin in the sudden release of dammed-up glacial meltwater near the end of the last Ice Age, approximately 14,000 years ago. Trails lead to a variety of rock formations, with such romantic names as The Corn Crib, The Coffin, The Pulpit, Lovers' Leap and Fat Man's Misery. Open from sunrise to sunset. Purgatory Road Sutton, MA 01590 (508) 234-3733 http://www.state.ma.us/dem/parks/purg.htm |
| Breezy
Picnic Grounds Waterslides 520 N.W. Main Street Douglas, MA 01516 1-888-821-6222 http://www.breezysummer.com |
| Arrowhead
Acres 92 Aldrich St. Uxbridge, MA 01569 508-278-5017 |
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| Oyster
Cabin 785 Quaker Highway Uxbridge, MA 01569 http://www.oystercabin.com 508-278-4440 |
| Cocke'
n Kettle Restaurant 240 South Main Street Uxbridge, MA 01569 http://www.cockenkettle.com 508-278-5517 |
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Brian's
Restaurant - The Legendary Eating Place in the Heart of Blackstone
Valley (smoke
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| Bert's
Breakfast - Full Breakfast and Lunch, Take Out Available 492 Quaker Highway Uxbridge MA 508-278-2130 |
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