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Tickets Are Still Available but Selling Fast For Our New History Train Excursion!

 

Join us for a wonderful train excursion through the Blackstone River Valley! Enjoy a 2-hour train ride from Woonsocket, RI through Worcester, MA on your way to Putnam, CT for an afternoon filled with fun!

 

For this trip we've partnered with historian Barbara Zdravesky to create a tour booklet that includes informative history of the cities and towns along our route to enjoy at your leisure.

 

Once you arrive, explore Putnam to find some amazing antiquing spots, acclaimed local restaurants, art galleries, craft beer, historic sites, their giant sandcastle & scarecrow display along the Quinebaug River at Rotary Park, and much more!!!
 
 

Saturday, October 28, 2023

9 AM – 4:30 PM

 

Departs at 9 AM from

Blackstone Valley Train Depot

1 Depot Sq., Woonsocket

 

Train will depart Putnam, CT at 2:30 PM for return back to Woonsocket, RI at 4:30 PM
 

 

Tickets go on sale now!
 

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