Museum of Work & Culture to Offer Walking Tours of Historic Woonsocket
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(WOONSOCKET, R.I.) ??? Beginning Saturday, June 2, the Museum of Work & Culture will offer walking tours of historic Woonsocket each Saturday at 10am through August 25. Guides will lead groups along the banks of the Blackstone and Main Street, explaining how the river influenced the birth of the Industrial Revolution and how, in turn, the mills environmentally impacted the river.
Tours are $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors. Children under 10 are free with a paid adult admission. All participants will also receive complimentary admission to the MoWC.
Groups are limited to 15. Pre-registration is suggested. Reservations can be made by calling the Museum at (401) 769-9675.
This is a Rhode Island Great Outdoors Pursuit Event. The Pursuit offers great activities for children and their families to get outdoors for recreation, exercise, and good health.
The Walking Tours are offered in conjunction with Saturday Markets at Market Square. The Saturday Markets will showcase local vendors displaying craft goods, produce, and prepared food. The events will also feature games, youth activities, and live entertainment.
Walking Tours of Historic Woonsocket
Saturdays, June 2 through August 25, 10am
The Museum of Work & Culture, 42 S. Main St., Woonsocket
$8 (children under 10 free with paid adult); $6 for seniors and students. Admission includes entry to Museum of Work & Culture. Reservations can be made by calling (401) 769-9675.