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Secretary Haaland Signs Boundary Establishment for Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Boundary designation includes Slater Mill, the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution

July 28, 2021 · Source: National Park Service

Secretary Haaland signing a document at a desk with members of the Rhode Island congressional delegation.
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Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today established the boundaries of Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, celebrating a significant milestone in the ongoing evolution of a national park that tells the story of the birth of America’s industrialization and its profound impact on society. Secretary Haaland made the announcement in a meeting with members of the Rhode Island congressional delegation today.

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