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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.

Winter Schedule (December 3, 2023 - April 18, 2024)

During the winter months, the grounds of Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark District are open to the public from dawn to dusk. The Park Visitor Contact Station, located inside of Old Slater Mill, is closed for the winter season. Guided tours are not offered during this time of the year. If you are a school group looking to book a field trip or a large group looking to make reservations, please see our  Education Page  for more information. The Park stamps are available across Roosevelt Avenue in the Tourism Council Visitor Center during this time.  Click here to see their hours of operation.

Spring I Schedule (April 19, 2024 - May 4, 2024)

Visitor Information Station:  Open Fridays and Saturdays, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. 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 :  12:30 P.M., 2:30 P.M. (Fridays and Saturdays) 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.

Spring II Schedule (May 9, 2024 - June 5, 2024)

Visitor Information Station:  Open Thursday, 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M., Fridays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. 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:   12:30 P.M., 2:30 P.M. (Thursdays); 10:30 A.M., 12:30 P.M., 2:30 P.M. (Fridays - Sundays) 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.

Summer/Fall Schedule (June 6, 2024 - December 14, 2024)

Visitor Information Station : Open Thursdays - Sundays, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. 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 :  10:30 A.M., 12:30 P.M., and 2:30 P.M. (Thurdsays - Sundays) 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.

Please Note:   For visitor saftey, t ours 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. 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.

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Slater Mill Guided Tours

• 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860
• May 9, 2024 - December 14, 2024

Join a Park Ranger on a tour of the Mill that started the American Industrial Revolution. These 30 minute guided tours investigate the historical significance of Slater Mill, and what valuable lessons the building 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.

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• Dates: May 9, 2024 - December 14, 2024
• Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
• Location: Slater Mill
• Address: 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860
• Phone: (401) 318-4489
• Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Price: Free

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In the early days, Rhode Island was made up of outcasts and misfits. These colonial residents were also innovators, and little Rhode Island turned out to be the birthplace of a revolution that changed the world. Today, you can visit The Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark, which is the cornerstone of the Blackstone River Valley Historical Park. Here’s more about the “Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution.”

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Herstandard museum tour admission includes a tour of all three historic structures on the campus and lasts around 90 minutes.Group tours are also available. Tours are led by trained professional interpreters that are well versed in the rich history of Slater Mill. Visit Slater Mill at 67 Roosevelt Avenue in Pawtucket , open in March on Saturdays and Sundays 11 to 3.

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Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark

Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark is recognized internationally as the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. On the grounds are the Sylvanus Brown House (1758), an early skilled worker's home; and the Wilkinson Mill (1810) which houses an authentic nineteenth- century machine shop and a reconstructed 16,000-lb. water wheel.

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We'd like to go to Vladimir, Suzdal and some other areas if possible for a day.

We are budget tourist and would like to use public transportations touring on our own.

I need recommendations for planning the tour.

How can visit Suzdal from Vladimir train station?

Are the attrations easily accessible by bus or any other public means?

If someone can suggest a plan for a full day tour from morning to evening including when, where, how, cost etc. that would be greatly helpful.

Please help this poor tourist.

Thank you very much.

"golden triangle" - is the criminal drug zone in Asia

I fond the term "Golden ring" from a couple of tourist websites. The below is from Wikipedia,

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Just to set expectations, this is NOT simply some small ring of cities you can easily move around in 1-2 days...the Vladiimir/Suzdal trip would be VERY tight in one day, especially if you are intent on do-it-yourself". That is, while normally I am a fan of "do-it-yourself", getting all this done in one day - and with some reasonable "depth" might make you want to think twice about not using some local guide. At best, as stated, you would take the first train out and last one back from Vladimir, and then use bus or whatever to get back and forth from Suzdal...

Other cities are not really "on the way" - some that come to mind include Sergiev Posad, which is much closer but still takes time coming and going, and much further out Yaroslavl and Rostov...in the same direction, but a LONG train ride away...suggest you get your fill with Vladimir and Suzdal, there are quite unique, and different from each other.

One other thing...when are you going...if it is later fall, just be prepared for much shorter daylight hours...not so bad in September, but closer to December, quite short days...

I'll visit end of august. In case I want to do with tour agency. Are there tours available to book once Im there at hotels or tour agencies as day tours?

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