Florence Riverwalk Oct. 1
Join us for the inaugural riverwalk celebrating the new Florence Self-Guided Tour Brochure!
Saturday October 1st 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Meet at the Nonotuck Mill parking lot across Nonotuck St. from ChemiPlastica (do not park at ChemiPlastica!)
MRGI’s third Historic Mill River Walk brochure is hot off the press, and we’re pleased that Wendy Sinton, author of the brochure, will be our leader for our inaugural guided tour. The walk is a mile and a half, but those who are unable to walk that far will be able to do the first half mile and then return to their car.
Long the center of Mill River industry, Florence, originally known as Broughton’s Meadow, was home to factories that produced silk thread, plastics, and brushes. You’ll explore the unique juxtaposition of industrial activity and the abolitionist movement. Sojourner Truth and David Ruggles once lived and worked here as part of a utopian community. This tour ends at the farm of a noted abolitionist and the spot where the sad remains from the 1874 flood came to rest.
As usual, the tour is limited to 20 participants, so let us know of your interest.