The Blackstone Valley Historical Society (BVHS) is dedicated to securing and preserving items related to the history of that area of Rhode Island known as the Blackstone Valley. BVHS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the exploration, preservation, and appreciation of the Blackstone Valley heritage. The Blackstone Valley (in Rhode Island) is comprised of six communities: Pawtucket, Central Falls, Lincoln, Cumberland, North Smithfield and Woonsocket.

50th Anniversary Celebration

By bvhs - Posted on August 27th, 2008
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Join us in celebrating our 50th Anniversary on Saturday, September 20, 2008, 1958 – 2008, at 1873 Old Louisquisset Pike (RI RT 246) Lincoln, RI.

Please arrive at 4 PM sharp to enjoy all the festivities. The Opening Ceremonies will be followed by the WORLD PREMIERE of the specially commissioned video:

IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
50 years preserving and promoting Blackstone Valley Heritage
Written and narrated by Glenn Laxton; produced and videotaped by Tracey Ingle.

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Meeting at Northgate, Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 1:30 PM

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There will be a short business meeting, followed by the program about 2 PM. Everything will be held on the first floor.

“Memories of Lime Rock Grange #22”

On December 28, 1889 a group of 60 citizens from the village of Lime Rock, Lincoln, RI met and organized the Lime Rock Grange No. 22, P. of H. under the auspices of the State of Rhode Island Grange.

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Titanic Railroad: The Southern New England

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The story of New England's last great railroad war, with author Larry Lowenthal.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 7:30PM.
North Gate - Upstairs Hall

Light refreshments will be served following the program.

The Landmark. February 2008. Vol. 50. No. 4.

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In this issue:

  • Sunday, February 17, 2008**1:30 PM at North Gate in the Downstairs Hall “History of tourism in the Blackstone Valley” is program topic for February BVHS Meeting at North Gate Toll House
  • No go for proposed parking area South of North Gate, application withdrawn
  • SAVE THESE DATES
    Wednesday, March 26 7:15PM, Larry Lowenthal, Author of Titanic Railroad: The Southern New England, the Story of New England’s Last Great Railroad War
    Sunday, April 20 1:30 PM, Talk on the Limerock Grange
    Sunday, May 18 1:30 PM, Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

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    New Website.

    Welcome to the Historical Society's new website.

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