Ranger Walkabout: Commemorations and Community in Pawtucket

Park Event · Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park · Aug 27, 2026 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM

In August 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette traveled through Pawtucket. Lafayette's very popular tour through the United States was an early commemoration of the country's War for Independence. This walk will explore Revolutionary history in Pawtucket and discuss Lafayette's extensive tour.

Location

Meet at Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark in Pawtucket. Location: 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI. Parking is available in a lot next to the historic Slater Mill.

Walkabout Series

This program is part of our summer Walkabout series. Join rangers on Thursday evenings throughout June, July, and August to explore locations across the Blackstone River Watershed.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).