Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, Heritage state park along Blackstone River and Canal in Uxbridge, United States.
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park is a protected area along the river and a restored canal system in Uxbridge. The land includes forests, open fields, and several trails that wind through different landscapes.
The canal was built in 1828 and connected Worcester to Providence as a waterway for shipping industrial goods. Irish workers constructed it, and the project became important to the region's economic growth.
The River Bend Farm Visitor Center displays exhibits about Native American Nipmuc communities and shows how the region shifted from farming to manufacturing. You can see these changes reflected in the landscape as you walk through the park.
The park is open from sunrise to sunset daily and offers free parking with well-marked trails for hiking, biking, and canoeing. Start your visit at the Visitor Center for orientation and information.
The stone lock at Goat Hill is still original and shows how boat operators raised and lowered their vessels in the early 1800s. This engineering feat deserves close attention as it reveals how the canal actually worked day to day.
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