Ranger Walkabout: Community and Change in Berkeley

August 14 – Community and Change in Berkeley
Location: 30 Martin Street, Cumberland, RI

What happens when a mill community changes ownership? Join a ranger and two members of the community for a guided walk through Berkeley, a Cumberland mill village. Discover how this village has adapted to change and continued to foster and strengthen community and learn about the history of this mill village. Meet in front of the Berkeley Mill complex. Limited free parking is available to participants at the Berkeley Oval just down the road.

MORE ABOUT THIS SERIES: During the months of June, July, and August, park staff offer specialty tours at varying locations across the Blackstone River Watershed. These programs begin at 6:30 PM and are 60-minutes long.

Please wear comfortable footwear and bring water. Most tours are outside and often include walking on uneven surfaces on varying types of terrain with no access to bathroom facilities. Bug spray and sunscreen are also highly suggested.

You may also like the following events from Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park:

• Next Thursday, 26th June, 06:30 pm, Ranger Walkabout: Patriots of Northbridge in Whitinsville
• Next month, 6th July, 10:00 am, World Migratory Bird Celebration in Lincoln
• Next month, 10th July, 06:30 pm, Ranger Walkabout: Making a Mill Village in Sutton