Slater Mill Historic Site, Industrial heritage museum in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States.
The Slater Mill complex stands along the Blackstone River, featuring original machinery and exhibits about textile manufacturing methods from the Industrial Revolution period.
Samuel Slater established this water-powered cotton spinning mill in 1793, marking the beginning of industrial-scale textile production in the United States.
The mill reflects early American manufacturing practices, including the employment system where entire families worked together in textile production.
Visitors can join guided tours from Thursday through Sunday between June and December, with sessions starting at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM.
The structure earned recognition as the first property listed on the National Register of Historic Places in November 1966.
Location: Rhode Island
Inception: 1955
Website: https://nps.gov/places/slater-mill.htm
GPS coordinates: 41.87750,-71.38250
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:50
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