Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Join us for hikes on Saturday mornings in January at 10:30 AM. Hikes will depart from various locations along the historic Blackstone Canal on 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, and 1/24.

All hikes are free. This series is presented in partnership with MA DCR.

Meet at the Kelly House Museum, 1075 Lower River Road, Lincoln, RI

Meet at Blackstone River Greenway Parking Lot, Corner of Central Street and Hope Street, Millville, MA

Meet at Trailhead at 9 Cross Street, Uxbridge, MA

Meet at River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA

Please note: these programs are subject to cancelation because of inclement weather. Check the park’s website and Facebook page for the latest information on whether programs have been canceled.

Join us for hikes on Saturday mornings in January at 10:30 AM. Hikes will depart from various locations along the historic Blackstone Canal on 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, and 1/24.

All hikes are free. This series is presented in partnership with MA DCR.

Meet at Blackstone River Greenway Parking Lot, Corner of Central Street and Hope Street, Millville, MA

Meet at Trailhead at 9 Cross Street, Uxbridge, MA

Meet at River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA

Please note: these programs are subject to cancelation because of inclement weather. Check the park’s website and Facebook page for the latest information on whether programs have been canceled.

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the National Archives and the National Park Service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe Revolutionary War Pension Files of more than 80,000 of America's first veterans and their widows, containing more than 2 million documents. These records may contain valuable details about Revolutionary War veterans and their families, such as rank, unit, period of service, age, residence, date and place of marriage, and date and place of death of spouse. You may find copies of marriage or other family records, information pertaining to military activities or details about soldier's lives, along with letters, diaries, or family trees within these records. Become a citizen archivist and unlock the details and stories found within these rich records!

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and the Upton Historical Society will be co-hosting a transcription event on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 6-8pm in the Upton Community Center (9 Milford Street, Upton, Massachusetts). Participants will learn about the value of wartime pensions and hear service stories about patriots from the Blackstone Valley. Rangers will provide training on how to access pensions and transcribe these vital records online. Are you ready to join us and contribute to the nation's 250th anniversary?

Capacity is limited to 25 participants. Participants are asked to bring a laptop or tablet to this event. Please email UptonMAHistoricalSociety@gmail.com if you are interested in attending.

Join us for hikes on Saturday mornings in January at 10:30 AM. Hikes will depart from various locations along the historic Blackstone Canal on 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, and 1/24.

All hikes are free. This series is presented in partnership with MA DCR.

Meet at Trailhead at 9 Cross Street, Uxbridge, MA

Meet at River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA

Please note: these programs are subject to cancelation because of inclement weather. Check the park’s website and Facebook page for the latest information on whether programs have been canceled.

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the National Archives and the National Park Service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe the Revolutionary War Pension Files of more than 80,000 of America's first veterans and their widows, containing more than 2 million documents. These records may contain valuable details about Revolutionary War veterans and their families, such as rank, unit, period of service, age, residence, date and place of marriage, and date and place of death of spouse. You may find copies of marraige or other family records, information pertaining to military activities or details about soldier's lives, along with letters, diaries, or family trees within these records. Become a citizen archivist and unlock the details and stories found within these rich records! 

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and the Pascoag Public Library will be co-hosting a transcription event on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6-8 pm at the Pascoag Public Library (57 Church Street, Pascoag, RI). Participants will learn about the value of wartime pensions and hear service stories about patriots from the Blackstone Valley. Rangers will provide training on how to access pensions and transcribe these vital records online. Are you ready to join us and contribute to the nation's 250th anniversary? 

Due to forecasted extreme cold, the 1/24/2026 hike at Goat Hill Lock is cancelled. 

Join us for hikes on Saturday mornings in January at 10:30 AM. Hikes will depart from various locations along the historic Blackstone Canal on 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, and 1/24.

All hikes are free. This series is presented in partnership with MA DCR.

 Meet at River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA

 Please note: these programs are subject to cancelation because of inclement weather. Check the park’s website and Facebook page for the latest information on whether programs have been canceled.

Due to heavy snowfall and unsafe road conditions, this program will be postponed to a later date. 

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the National Archives and the National Park Service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe Revolutionary War Pension Files of more than 80,000 of America's first veterans and their widows, containing more than 2 million documents. These records may contain valuable details about Revolutionary War veterans and their families, such as rank, unit, period of service, age, residence, date and place of marriage, and date and place of death of spouse. You may find copies of marriage or other family records, information pertaining to military activities or details about soldier's lives, along with letters, diaries, or family trees within these records. Become a citizen archivist and unlock the details and stories found within these rich records!

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and the Carpenter Museum will be co-hosting a transcription event on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the Carpenter Museum (4 Locust Avenue, Rehoboth, MA). Participants will learn about the value of wartime pensions and hear service stories about patriots from the Blackstone Valley. Rangers will provide training on how to access pensions and transcribe these vital records online. Are you ready to join us and contribute to the nation's 250th anniversary?

This program is free and open to all. Please bring a laptop!

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the National Archives and the National Park service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe Revolutionary War Pension Files. Become a citizen archivist and unlock the details and stories found within these rich records! Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Sutton Historical Society will be co-hosting a transcription event on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 1:30 PM in the Sutton Senior Center. 

Participants will learn about the value of wartime pensions and hear service stories about patriots from the Blackstone Valley. Rangers will provide training on how to access pensions and transcribe these vital records online. Please bring a laptop. 

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the National Archives and the National Park Service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe Revolutionary War Pension Files of more than 80,000 of America's first veterans and their widows, containing more than 2 million documents. These records may contain valuable details about Revolutionary War veterans and their families, such as rank, unit, period of service, age, residence, date and place of marriage, and date and place of death of spouse. You may find copies of marriage or other family records, information pertaining to military activities or details about soldier's lives, along with letters, diaries, or family trees within these records. Become a citizen archivist and unlock the details and stories found within these rich records!

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and the Carpenter Museum will be co-hosting a transcription event on Tuesday, February 10 at the Carpenter Museum (4 Locust Avenue, Rehoboth, MA). Participants will learn about the value of wartime pensions and hear service stories about patriots from the Blackstone Valley. Rangers will provide training on how to access pensions and transcribe these vital records online. Are you ready to join us and contribute to the nation's 250th anniversary?

This program is free and open to all. Please bring a laptop!

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the National Archives and the National Park Service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe Revolutionary War Pension Files of more than 80,000 of America's first veterans and their widows, containing more than 2 million documents. These records may contain valuable details about Revolutionary War veterans and their families, such as rank, unit, period of service, age, residence, date and place of marriage, and date and place of death of spouse. You may find copies of marriage or other family records, information pertaining to military activities or details about soldier's lives, along with letters, diaries, or family trees within these records. Become a citizen archivist and unlock the details and stories found within these rich records!

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and the Upton Historical Society will be co-hosting a transcription event on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 6-8pm in the Upton Community Center (9 Milford Street, Upton, Massachusetts). Participants will learn about the value of wartime pensions and hear service stories about patriots from the Blackstone Valley. Rangers will provide training on how to access pensions and transcribe these vital records online. Are you ready to join us and contribute to the nation's 250th anniversary?

Capacity is limited to 25 participants. Participants are asked to bring a laptop or tablet to this event. Please email UptonMAHistoricalSociety@gmail.com if you are interested in attending.