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Museums | Slater Mill, A Living History Museum

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Resource Name:Museums | Slater Mill, A Living History Museum

address

67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Eligibility

Museum is open to all

Hours

Office hours: Tue - Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM Visitor hours: (May - October) Tue - Sun 10:00AM - 5:00PM. (Last tour is at 4:00PM.)
401-725-8638

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Service area

Rhode Island
Built in 1793, Slater Mill is a living history museum depicting the early 19th century and the birth of the American Industrial Revolution. The Wilkinson Mill (1810) on the premises houses an authentic 19th century machine shop and a reconstructed 16,000 pound water wheel.

Last assured

04/20/2022

What's Here

Museums

Providing organization

Old Slater Mill Association
The Old Slater Mill Association (OSMA) preserves and stewards the Slater Mill National Historic Landmark for the benefit of all. Recognized internationally as the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, the museum celebrates innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit by engaging audiences in relevant cultural, historic, and artistic endeavors.