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The Yankee Express

Special events at Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park

All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather. Meet in the River Bend Farm Visitor Center unless otherwise stated. Bringing bug spray is encouraged. Programming is subject to change or cancellation. For the most up-to-date programming information, call (508) 278-7604 or visit bit.ly/blstupdates.

Reasonable accommodations available upon advance notice. To make a request, please contact Moneesha Dasgupta at (617) 645-0358 or [email protected].

Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park is located at 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge, MA 01569. 


Night Sky

Friday, Sept. 18, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park

Come explore everything the night sky has to offer from our view at River Bend Farm. Get a closer view of the stars, the moon, and our neighboring planets through a telescope. 


Sunset: 6:50 p.m.

Moon: First Quarter

Planets: Neptune and Saturn

 Meet in the field across from the River Bend Farm Visitor Center. Appropriate for all ages. Bringing bug spray is encouraged.