Since 1993, when the boat cruises
began, more than 25,000 passengers annually have come from local, national and
global destinations to take 45 minute narrated tours, along sections of the
Blackstone River.
Woonsocket
Falls
Discover the cultural heritage of
the French and Franco-Canadians who came to settle in Woonsocket in the 19th
and early 20th centuries to work the mills and factories. See a number of
local landmarks and discover the interesting of the city's past, present and
future.
Haunted
River Tours
Family Halloween fun awaits
passengers as they travel the waters of the Blackstone to search the friendly
spooks, ghosts, goblins and ghouls that lurk along the river, with special
interactive performing arts presented by a local theatrical group.
Stay tuned for information for 2005 tours.
RIVERCLASSROOM
In
1994, the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council created the Blackstone Valley
Explorer's RIVERCLASSROOM to study the river environment. During historical
tours, students will learn about the river that was called America's hardest
working river during the industrial era.
During ecological tours, learn about the river's ecosystem and
understand how the American Industrial Revolution contributed to the decline in
water quality.
The condition of the natural environment of Blackstone River and
the attitude of the people of the Blackstone Valley who share in the industrial
heritage of the river have come a long way in recent years. Gone are the days of
multicolored foam which floated along the river and in the air as well on a
windy day.
The River in the Classroom program bridges the actual riverboat
experience with expanded historical and environmental studies in the classroom.
Students of all ages can participate. Arrangements can be made by calling the
Tourism Council at 401-724-2200.
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