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Tour of the
Week - Blackstone River Valley
Rhode Island, New
England, USA
October 5, 2009
Holiday Shopping in the
Blackstone Valley |
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Sample Packaged Tour Itinerary |
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Holiday Shopping in the
Blackstone Valley |
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The Blackstone River, one of 14 American
Heritage Rivers, flows between Worcester, Massachusetts and
Providence Rhode Island. The John H. Chafee Blackstone River
Valley National Heritage Corridor tells the story of the
river's role in starting New England's textile industry and
the American Industrial Revolution.
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10:00 am Not Your
Run-of-the-Mill Museum Shop |
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Located in the Blackstone Valley Visitor
Center, the Slater Mill Museum shop features jewelry, glass,
paper, fine art and textile items made by local artists and
other unique gift items. |
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11:15 am Brown &
Hopkins Country Store |
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Purveyors of fine primitive country wares,
period lighting & reproduction furniture, discover 3000
square feet of America's oldest country store, celebrating
200 years in continuous operation. Brown & Hopkins is filled
to the brim with curtains, furniture, lighting, quilts,
framed prints, fabric by the yard, candles, florals,
garlands, primitive dolls gourmet specialties and, of
course, penny candy! |
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12:45
pm Chicken Family Style at Wright's Farm |
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A tradition that started in the 1930s on
Sunday afternoons when Valley Italian immigrants played
bocce, you'll enjoy Italian roast chicken, salad, pasta and
a potato dish. After your meal, visit the gift shop and
browse a diverse selection of merchandise for all occasions
including candles, candle accessories, seasonal gifts, home
decor, personal care products, jewelry, greeting cards,
collectables and more.
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2:30 pm Museum of
Work and Culture Gift Store |
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If you are seeking locally made textiles
and crafts, this is the shop for you. This gift shop
features local factory-made woolen blankets, books on
immigration and labor history. You may also wish to visit
the nearby art gallery and flower shop. |
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4:00 pm Wright's
Dairy's Farm |
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Shop the Country Store at this 100-year old
working dairy farm. Here you will find fresh milk and
homemade fudge for your holiday table. |
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This is a guided tour.
Tour Operator
Price: $34.
The price is
based on a minimum of 40 people.
To schedule a tour contact:
Lilly Kayamba
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center
175 Main Street
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
BVTCLilly@aol.com
800-454-2882
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