Ranger Walkabout: Friends in Union Village

August 7 – Friends in Union Village
Location: 108 Smithfield Rd, Woonsocket, RI

The meetup spot is NOT Barry Field - be sure to look for the meetinghouse at 108 RI-146A, Woonsocket, RI 02895.

What brought Quakers to Smithfield, Rhode Island? Discover the history of Union Village and learn about the people who have called this place home. This walkabout will include a visit to the Smithfield Friends Meeting House.

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, 14th August, 06:30 pm, Ranger Walkabout: Community and Change in Berkeley in Cumberland
• This month, 28th August, 06:30 pm, Ranger Walkabout: Remaking a Landscape in Pawtucket

Also check out other Meetups in Woonsocket.