In Blackstone Valley, effects of national park designation still evolving

Christopher Allen

08/11/2023

HISTORIC SLATER MILL has seen the number of people visiting increase this year. PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO — HISTORIC SLATER MILL has seen the number of people visiting increase this year. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

State, federal and local tourism officials have for years been working to make the Blackstone Valley and its attractions a source of economic stimulus, but even with a national park designation added almost a decade ago and a growing national interest in heritage tourism, they acknowledge it still isn’t easy. Heritage tourism has paid dividends

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