SLATER MILL-Historic Site

67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA

Address:	67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA
Phone:	+1 401-725-8638
Site:	slatermill.org
Rating:	4.2
Working:	Closed 10AM–3:30PM 10AM–3:30PM 10AM–3:30PM 10AM–3:30PM 10AM–3:30PM 10AM–3:30PM

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adrian tang

Great hour-long tour by a very knowledgeable guide through the birth of Americas industrial revolution in Pawtucket! Saw three buildings next to the Blackstone river- 18th century Brown home, water powered tools and textile mill factories. Definitely recommend well worth the drive from Boston! Wish there was a bit more about the Native American history in the area pre-dating the industrial period.

Robert Simmons

We went on a field trip today, and with the exception of Mr. Jay and Ms. Amanda, the other presenters were fairly rude and obviously dont know how to properly engage grade school children to keep them interested and content. Its a shame that a place with such a wealth of knowledge can really turn off a childs interest so easily due to poor presentation.

Tim McDuff

The staff at Slater Mill Museum is always making sure that the displays and tours are always adapting to tell so many of the interesting stories revolving around Slater Mill and the industrial revolution that started there. They also have impressive seasonal ghost tours and tours about the pre-industrialization Era of the surrounding area.

Daniel Bythrow

Slater mill is historic. But not something to do everyday. They do tours on a limited basis. To see how the water was use to advance the American way is amazing. I would recommend making time to see this relic. Soon all of the 17th century building will be gone.

Sonya Langham

Beautiful site, lazy river, pristine grounds. I could have stayed outside. I am very happy I did not. The interior building was nicely lit with little lights and the staff clearly enjoyed what they were doing. Thank you to all staff and a nod of gratitude to Lori

Terri Diodati

I came today as a chaparogne with my sons school. The tour guides were absoutuyly terrible. Rude to all the children! The only one we enjoyed was the male guide. I will probably never recommended coming her to anyone.

Marie Andrée Gagné

Visite très instructive. À voir absolument par les passionnés d histoire et de mécanique industrielle.

Jared and Jennifer Graham

Tour was interesting and included real working machines from the 1700s. Saw a replica of the waterwheel. Guide was knowledgeable and clearly interested in the topic. He was open to questions as well.

Gary Waters

A beautiful historic place to visit. They have cotton gins and other artifacts from the mill era here. Wonderful view out the original windows to see the river, and how it would power the mill.

Miguel Roca

Its small and quick however the city has another venue across street where you can Learn and read about the birth place of the American industrial revolution. Nice free 60 minute excursion.

Mark Nahabedian

Provides a good historical background for the early textile industry in New England. Our tour guide was well informed and it was cool to see some of the machines operate.

Ana M. F. Moreno

Personal tour was amazing. .. Carl was so patient with our children and very knowledgeable about everything. Love going there! I go every time we come to RI : )

Malcolm Tott

Excellent restored mill and building clearly depicting the history of weaving in RI - looks very familiar coming from the UK where it all started.

Elliot Klimowski

Far more detailed and interactive than you might think. The machine demonstrations were very educational and the guides are very friendly.

Sandra Hamlinnbct2018

Best in Rhode Island for history on the era of industrialization . The cotton mills are worth a field trip

craig packard

Great place to get some history & enjoy the water views. Back to nature. WARM & I just love this place...

Sergio Ysasis

Very interested place to know more about our past. Go to this beautiful place is always enjoyable.

Brian Hoort

I really enjoyed the old belt driven machinery, and the water wheel is most impressive.