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August 17, 2024
1:00pm-5:00pm
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Time: 1 PM - 5 PM
Address: 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA
Cost: FREE!
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and ValleyCAST will present an informative and interactive afternoon of history at Alternatives' Whitin Mill in Whitinsville, MA.
During the 1940s, many workers in the Blackstone Valley mobilized to contribute to the war effort. In historic Whitinsville, MA, the Whitin Machine Works was transformed by the war, with changes in personnel and in the manufacturing focus. Come to the Whitin Mill to explore exhibits on manufacturing, see uniforms from the 1940s, and more local artifacts! Throughout the day, there will be lectures hosted inside the Singh Performance Center Theater. Free, drop-in activities from Battleship COVE and other partners will be available for kids throughout the day.
Schedule of Events:
1PM - 5PM
Tables, Exhibits and Activities on the Dennis H.Rice Community Plaza: Springfield Armory National Historic Site, International War Museum, Baker CO. 121 & 3-5-0 Girls, Battleship Cove
1:30 PM - in the Singh Performance Center
Watch a preview of episode seven of Slatersville, the award-winning documentary series by Christian de Rezendes. "The War Years" shines a light on the contributions of people from Slatersville during World War II, with a focus on the Slatersville Mill, Which shifted 100% of their manufacturing to meet the demands of the U.S. military.
2:30 PM - in the Singh Performance Center
Lecture- Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, "World War II Comes to the Valley"
3:30 PM - in the Singh Performance Center
Linda Hixon, Hopedale Women's History Project - "It was no soft job:" the Draper Corporation and World War II
Stay tuned for developing details!
Participating Partners:
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
International War Museum
Hopedale Women's History Project
This event will also include a station with information on America the Beautiful and Federal Recreational Land passes. Rangers will be onsite to distribute passes for eligible veterans and active-duty military personnel.
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