BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Events X-WR-CALDESC:Upcoming events at Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:adamgibbons/ics METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:678E8191-F61A-89A7-5661AE43A680B94E@nps-ical-0 SUMMARY:Old Slater Mill Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T113000 DESCRIPTION:Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the Ameri can Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the hi storical significance of Slater Mill\, and what valuable lessons the build ing still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM\, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early.\n\n \n\nPlease Note:  For visitor saftey\, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancell ed if the heat index is at or 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 lates t weather information\, call 401-725-8638.\n\nEvent details: https://www.n ps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=678E8191-F61A-89A7-5661AE43A680B 94E\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/blrv/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=678E8191-F61A-89 A7-5661AE43A680B94E LOCATION:67 Roosevelt Avenue\, Pawtucket\, RI 02860 CATEGORIES:Guided Tour RRULE:UNTIL=20261128T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=FR,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:678E8191-F61A-89A7-5661AE43A680B94E@nps-ical-1 SUMMARY:Old Slater Mill Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T133000 DESCRIPTION:Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the Ameri can Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the hi storical significance of Slater Mill\, and what valuable lessons the build ing still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM\, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early.\n\n \n\nPlease Note:  For visitor saftey\, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancell ed if the heat index is at or 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 lates t weather information\, call 401-725-8638.\n\nEvent details: https://www.n ps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=678E8191-F61A-89A7-5661AE43A680B 94E\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/blrv/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=678E8191-F61A-89 A7-5661AE43A680B94E LOCATION:67 Roosevelt Avenue\, Pawtucket\, RI 02860 CATEGORIES:Guided Tour RRULE:UNTIL=20261128T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=FR,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:678E8191-F61A-89A7-5661AE43A680B94E@nps-ical-2 SUMMARY:Old Slater Mill Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the Ameri can Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the hi storical significance of Slater Mill\, and what valuable lessons the build ing still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM\, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early.\n\n \n\nPlease Note:  For visitor saftey\, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancell ed if the heat index is at or 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 lates t weather information\, call 401-725-8638.\n\nEvent details: https://www.n ps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=678E8191-F61A-89A7-5661AE43A680B 94E\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/blrv/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=678E8191-F61A-89 A7-5661AE43A680B94E LOCATION:67 Roosevelt Avenue\, Pawtucket\, RI 02860 CATEGORIES:Guided Tour RRULE:UNTIL=20261128T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=FR,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46559BFF-AAC3-8368-7A5AF779F4FED190@nps-ical SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Veteran's Pension Transcription Program DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000 DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independenc e\, the National Archives and National Park Service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe Revolutionary War Pension Files of more tha n 80\,000 of America's first veterans and their widows\, containing more t han 2 million documents. These records may contain valuable details about Revolutionary War veterans and their families\, such as rank\, unit\, peri od of service\, age\, residence\, date and place of marriage\, and date an d place of death of spouse. You may find copies of marriage or other famil y records\, information pertaining to military activities or details about soldiers' lives\, along with letters\, diaries\, or family trees within t hese records. Become a citizen archivist and unlock the details and storie s found within these rich records!  Blackstone River Valley National Histo rical Park is hosting a Revolutionary War Veteran’s Pension Transcription Program on Thursday\, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the Old Slater Mill (67 Roose velt Ave\, Pawtucket\, RI). Participants will learn about the value of war time pensions and hear service stories about patriots from the Blackstone Valley. Rangers will provide training on how to access pensions and transc ribe these vital records online. Are you ready to join us and contribute t o the nation's 250th anniversary?  These programs are free and open to all . Please bring a laptop.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvis it/event-details.htm?id=46559BFF-AAC3-8368-7A5AF779F4FED190\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/blrv/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=46559BFF-AAC3-83 68-7A5AF779F4FED190 LOCATION:Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park CATEGORIES:Talk,Volunteer Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6797E1F0-9703-7E57-970714393146829B@nps-ical-0 SUMMARY:Old Slater Mill Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T113000 DESCRIPTION:Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the Ameri can Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the hi storical significance of Slater Mill\, and what valuable lessons the build ing still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM\, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early.\n\n \n\nPlease Note:  For visitor saftey\, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancell ed if the heat index is at or 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 lates t weather information\, call 401-725-8638.\n\nEvent details: https://www.n ps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=6797E1F0-9703-7E57-9707143931468 29B\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/blrv/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=6797E1F0-9703-7E 57-970714393146829B LOCATION:67 Roosevelt Avenue\, Pawtucket\, RI 02860 CATEGORIES:Guided Tour RRULE:UNTIL=20261029T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,TH;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6797E1F0-9703-7E57-970714393146829B@nps-ical-1 SUMMARY:Old Slater Mill Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T133000 DESCRIPTION:Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the Ameri can Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the hi storical significance of Slater Mill\, and what valuable lessons the build ing still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM\, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early.\n\n \n\nPlease Note:  For visitor saftey\, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancell ed if the heat index is at or 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 lates t weather information\, call 401-725-8638.\n\nEvent details: https://www.n ps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=6797E1F0-9703-7E57-9707143931468 29B\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/blrv/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=6797E1F0-9703-7E 57-970714393146829B LOCATION:67 Roosevelt Avenue\, Pawtucket\, RI 02860 CATEGORIES:Guided Tour RRULE:UNTIL=20261029T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,TH;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6797E1F0-9703-7E57-970714393146829B@nps-ical-2 SUMMARY:Old Slater Mill Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T153000 DESCRIPTION:Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the Ameri can Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the hi storical significance of Slater Mill\, and what valuable lessons the build ing still teachings us. Tours begin at 10:30 AM\, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM in front of the mill. Please arrive a few minutes early.\n\n \n\nPlease Note:  For visitor saftey\, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or cancell ed if the heat index is at or 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 lates t weather information\, call 401-725-8638.\n\nEvent details: https://www.n ps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=6797E1F0-9703-7E57-9707143931468 29B\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/blrv/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=6797E1F0-9703-7E 57-970714393146829B LOCATION:67 Roosevelt Avenue\, Pawtucket\, RI 02860 CATEGORIES:Guided Tour RRULE:UNTIL=20261029T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,TH;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2377B63D-9E51-05D6-6C108F58F414F271@nps-ical SUMMARY:The Blackstone Valley in the Age of Revolutions DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000 DESCRIPTION:For adults living through the War for Independence\, the period between 1770 and 1800 was filled with difficulty and uncertainty. For chi ldren "inheriting" the Revolution\, the new country was filled with potent ial and endless contradictions. After years of conflict\, the "young" coun try was on the cusp of another revolution at the war's end - the Industria l Revolution. Join Park Ranger Allison Horrocks to discover how ordinary p eople engaged with these major changes\, from the start of the Revolutiona ry War to the beginnings of the American Industrial Revolution. \n\nThis p rogram will be hosted at the Scituate Preservation Society Headquarters (7 06 Harford Pike\, Scituate\, Rhode Island) on Thursday\, May 21\, 2026 at 7:00 PM. \n\nThis program is presented in partnership with the Town of Sci tuate and the Scituate Preservation Society.\n\nEvent details: https://www .nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=2377B63D-9E51-05D6-6C108F58F41 4F271\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/blrv/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=2377B63D-9E51-05 D6-6C108F58F414F271 LOCATION:Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1E95F94D-A5E4-00C3-82C6AD8E6EA8E2C9@nps-ical SUMMARY:Calling all Pawtriots! B.A.R.K./P.U.U.R.K Ranger Meetup and Guided Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T113000 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a day with your B.A.R.K. or P.U.R.R.K. Ranger! \n\nB.A.R. K. AND P.U.R.R.K. RANGER MEETUP\n\n10:00 AM at the Hahn Memorial \n\nBecom e a B.A.R.K. or P.U.R.R.K. Ranger with your well-behaved dog or cat! Meet up with a park ranger at Roger Williams National Memorial (282 N. Main St. \, Providence\, RI) to learn about the program and to earn a free collar c harm. Pets must be secured on leashes at all times (non-retractable\, less than 6'). \n\nGUIDED TOUR: WALKING PATRIOT'S PATHS\n\n10:30 AM at the Rog er Williams National Memorial Visitor Center \n\nFollowing the meetup\, ex plore the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trai l on a ranger-led walk. This program will include walking on uneven terrai n. Bring water and dress for the weather. Pets must be secured on leashes at all times.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-de tails.htm?id=1E95F94D-A5E4-00C3-82C6AD8E6EA8E2C9\n\nAll events: https://ww w.nps.gov/blrv/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1E95F94D-A5E4-00 C3-82C6AD8E6EA8E2C9 LOCATION:Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park CATEGORIES:Walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:846ADDE5-C298-F675-90543FA6B413E9D1@nps-ical SUMMARY:First Strike Commemoration DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000 DESCRIPTION:Join us in commemorating the nation's first strike\, which took place in Pawtucket\, Rhode Island\, in 1824. \n\nHands-On Activities (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) \n\nLearn how thread and cloth are made! Play with a drop s pindle and try your hand at weaving.\n\nSee an exhibit on the wage workers ' strike of 1824\, the first of its kind in the United States. \n\n \n\nWe aving Workshop (1 p.m. - 4 p.m.) \n\nLearn about basic paper weaving in th is workshop\, part of the "Lineages of Labor" project by Vin Caponigro. \n \nParticipants will combine risograph prints of contemporary and historica l textiles. \n\n \n\nMore about the project:\n\nThis spring\, artist Vin C aponigro has hosted a series of studio sessions on paper weaving in their workshop\, located in a former textile mill in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence.\n\n \n\nWant to take part in a workshop? There is one more printing session: Sunday\, May 10\, from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Snake Hair Stud io\, located at 50 Agnes St #209\, Providence\, RI). All materials are pro vided. Learn more at their website: vincaponigro.com/lineages-of-labor. \n \n \n\nSpecialty Tours\n\n \n\n10:30 a.m. The Cotton Economy - Why was a c otton spinning mill built so far away from cotton plantations? Explore the close connections between the labor of enslaved peoples and the textile i ndustry of the Blackstone River Valley.\n\n12:30 p.m. Women’s Work: Labor History & The First Strike - Join a Park Ranger for a discussion of the in tersection between women’s history and labor history and Old Slater Mill. This tour will also discuss the first wage worker's strike in Pawtucket\, RI\, in 1824.\n\n2:30 p.m. Human and Machine - Take a deep dive into the c ollection of historic machinery at Old Slater Mill and the people who work ed those machines.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/eve nt-details.htm?id=846ADDE5-C298-F675-90543FA6B413E9D1\n\nAll events: https ://www.nps.gov/blrv/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=846ADDE5-C298-F6 75-90543FA6B413E9D1 LOCATION:Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park CATEGORIES:Cultural/Craft Demonstration,Guided Tour,Partner Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:67B1030A-D790-A315-77C6F4C1A2C1B5D6@nps-ical SUMMARY:Take Me Fishing DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000 DESCRIPTION:Learn to fish with us this summer!\n\nJoin park staff Sunday af ternoons in June\, July\, and August for some FREE family fun. Catch some fish\, learn about the river\, and earn a Junior Angler badge. All fishing material and bait are provided. Activities available from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.\n\nParticipants can drop-in at the Kelly House Barn at the Blackstone River State Park. This structure is located just down the towpath from th e Kelly House Transportation Museum. Free parking is available at this sit e. \n\nRegistration is not required and the program is free and open to al l ages/skill levels.\n\nA portable toilet is available at this site.\n\nEv ent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=67B103 0A-D790-A315-77C6F4C1A2C1B5D6\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/blrv/plan yourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=67B1030A-D790-A3 15-77C6F4C1A2C1B5D6 LOCATION:Meet at the Kelly House Barn down the path from the Kelly House Mu seum of Transportation\, 1075 Lower River Road\, Lincoln\, RI 02865 CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Other RRULE:UNTIL=20260823T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:67E59722-CDE4-90DC-21F793335508D5D2@nps-ical SUMMARY:Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for nature walk and scavenger hunt. These walks through the Blackstone River State Park are intended for naturalists of all ages. Younger visitors will be able to complete a plant and animal scavenger hu nt. Binoculars and animal identification guides are available for particip ants to borrow.\n\nSturdy shoes and water are recommended for this program . This program is free and open to all\n\nMeet the guide by the Kelly Hous e Museum of Transportation at 6:00 PM.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.g ov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=67E59722-CDE4-90DC-21F793335508D5D2\ n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/blrv/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=67E59722-CDE4-90 DC-21F793335508D5D2 LOCATION:1075 Lower River Road\, Lincoln\, RI CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Guided Tour,Hike,Walk RRULE:UNTIL=20260729T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=WE;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7E80847F-9987-3D9B-A8098C5D093FF607@nps-ical SUMMARY:Exploring the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route in Providen ce: North Burial Ground DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000 DESCRIPTION:Why did French soldiers come to Providence during the Revolutio nary War? How did they participate in the War for Independence? Learn abou t the journeys of French soldiers around Providence\, the importance of th e Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route\, and the origins of the Frenc h Soldiers' Monument at North Burial Ground. This tour will also include v isits to the graves of local patriots. \n\nThis walk is a collaboration be tween North Burial Ground (City of Providence)\,  Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park\, and the Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail. There is free parking on North Main street near the R1 bus stop. \ n\nThis walk is free and open to all. No registration is required.\n\nEven t details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=7E80847F -9987-3D9B-A8098C5D093FF607\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/blrv/planyo urvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=7E80847F-9987-3D 9B-A8098C5D093FF607 LOCATION:This program will take place at the North Burial Ground in Provide nce\, Rhode Island. Meet at the Rochambeau Gate. CATEGORIES:Guided Tour,Walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68432C4C-F0C0-CCA0-6343AC53D510F42D@nps-ical SUMMARY:Towpath Talks DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000 DESCRIPTION:Join a Park Ranger for a walk along the historic Blackstone Can al Towpath. Walks last between 45 - 60 minutes. Rangers offer talks on the history of the Blackstone Canal\, transportation\, and industrial landsca pes. Programs might also be on environmental topics such as geology\, bird ing\, wildlife\, natural landscapes\, and pollution.\n\nThese programs are offered on Saturdays in the months of June\, July\, August\, and Septembe r. Walks start in front of the Captain Wilbur Kelly House Transportation M useum at 10:00 A.M. \n\nIn case of inclement weather\, Towpath Talks will be held inside of the Kelly House Barn. The Barn is located about 100 yard s down the walking trail past the Kelly House Museum of Transporation.\n\n Event details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=6843 2C4C-F0C0-CCA0-6343AC53D510F42D\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/blrv/pl anyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=68432C4C-F0C0-CC A0-6343AC53D510F42D LOCATION:1075 Lower River Road\, Lincoln\, RI. Tours meet at the Kelly Hous e Transportation Museum CATEGORIES:Guided Tour,Walk RRULE:UNTIL=20260829T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SA;INTERVAL=1 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:468EED9A-FF00-12CF-02B063E6B993AB26@nps-ical SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Veteran's Pension Transcription Program DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T110000 DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independenc e\, the National Archives and National Park Service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe Revolutionary War Pension Files of more tha n 80\,000 of America's first veterans and their widows\, containing more t han 2 million documents. These records may contain valuable details about Revolutionary War veterans and their families\, such as rank\, unit\, peri od of service\, age\, residence\, date and place of marriage\, and date an d place of death of spouse. You may find copies of marriage or other famil y records\, information pertaining to military activities or details about soldiers' lives\, along with letters\, diaries\, or family trees within t hese records. Become a citizen archivist and unlock the details and storie s found within these rich records!  Blackstone River Valley National Histo rical Park and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation  are co-hosting a Revolutionary War Veteran’s Pension Transcription Progra m on Friday\, June 26th\, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at the Worcester Visitor Cent er (3 Paul Clancy Way\, Worcester\, MA). Participants will learn about the value of wartime pensions and hear service stories about patriots from th e Blackstone Valley. Rangers will provide training on how to access pensio ns and transcribe these vital records online. Are you ready to join us and contribute to the nation's 250th anniversary?  These programs are free an d open to all. Please bring a laptop.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.go v/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=468EED9A-FF00-12CF-02B063E6B993AB26\n \nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/blrv/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=468EED9A-FF00-12 CF-02B063E6B993AB26 LOCATION:Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park CATEGORIES:Talk,Volunteer Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:B56DDCC7-C1EC-7710-2829982014FE41D0@nps-ical SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Veteran's Pension Transcription Program DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T143000 DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independenc e\, the National Archives and National Park Service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe Revolutionary War Pension Files of more tha n 80\,000 of America's first veterans and their widows\, containing more t han 2 million documents. These records may contain valuable details about Revolutionary War veterans and their families\, such as rank\, unit\, peri od of service\, age\, residence\, date and place of marriage\, and date an d place of death of spouse. You may find copies of marriage or other famil y records\, information pertaining to military activities or details about soldiers' lives\, along with letters\, diaries\, or family trees within t hese records. Become a citizen archivist and unlock the details and storie s found within these rich records!  Blackstone River Valley National Histo rical Park\, the Portsmouth Historical Society\, and the Daughters of the American Revolution are co-hosting a Revolutionary War Veteran’s Pension T ranscription Program on Saturday\, August 22\, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at the Po rtsmouth Historical Society (870 East Main Road\, Portsmouth\, RI). Partic ipants will learn about the value of wartime pensions and hear service sto ries about patriots from the Blackstone Valley. Rangers will provide train ing on how to access pensions and transcribe these vital records online. A re you ready to join us and contribute to the nation's 250th anniversary?   These programs are free and open to all. Please bring a laptop.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B56DDCC7-C 1EC-7710-2829982014FE41D0\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/blrv/planyour visit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B56DDCC7-C1EC-77 10-2829982014FE41D0 LOCATION:Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park CATEGORIES:Talk,Volunteer Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:470C1DDC-A595-8C3C-D7E893601401C95B@nps-ical SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Veteran's Pension Transcription Program DTSTAMP:20260511T022846Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000 DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independenc e\, the National Archives and National Park Service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe Revolutionary War Pension Files of more tha n 80\,000 of America's first veterans and their widows\, containing more t han 2 million documents. These records may contain valuable details about Revolutionary War veterans and their families\, such as rank\, unit\, peri od of service\, age\, residence\, date and place of marriage\, and date an d place of death of spouse. You may find copies of marriage or other famil y records\, information pertaining to military activities or details about soldiers' lives\, along with letters\, diaries\, or family trees within t hese records. Become a citizen archivist and unlock the details and storie s found within these rich records!  Blackstone River Valley National Histo rical Park and the Warwick Public Library are co-hosting a Revolutionary W ar Veteran’s Pension Transcription Program on Wednesday September 23\, 202 6\, at 6:00 P.M. at the Warwick Public Library (600 Sandy Lane\, Warwick\, RI). Participants will learn about the value of wartime pensions and hear service stories about patriots from the Blackstone Valley. Rangers will p rovide training on how to access pensions and transcribe these vital recor ds online. Are you ready to join us and contribute to the nation's 250th a nniversary?  These programs are free and open to all. Please bring a lapto p.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?i d=470C1DDC-A595-8C3C-D7E893601401C95B\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/b lrv/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=470C1DDC-A595-8C 3C-D7E893601401C95B LOCATION:Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park CATEGORIES:Talk,Volunteer Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR