Slater Mill is a gem in an otherwise pretty lousy city. Theres not much I like about Pawtucket and avoid it at costs for the most part but I do enjoy this place. I recommend you visit during daylight hours as there can be shady individuals hanging around the grounds.

We were on a road trip and just happened to bump into this place. We spent a few hours walking around and really enjoyed the history lesson. You can tell that the people who run it really carry pride in their hearts for this historical place. The lady that ran the welcome center was very helpful and shared lot of information with us.

Wonderful park with cotton mill and waterfalls with nice landscaped grounds and new picnic tables. We enjoyed a pleasant Sunday picnic there. Interesting history also of the Slaters and his business partners, the Brown brothers, slave traders who later became abolitionists when it was more politically correct to arise as statesmen. It reminded me of Joe Biden, who faught in Congress against school integration because he didnt want His children in that jungle environment and wrote tough drug laws that put many blacks in jail. Now of course he wants their vote.

It’s a good place to visit. The views are very nice.

I love visiting here. So much history. So much to see and learn. I could stay all day, read every single display information tag, soak in all the sights, sounds, and smells and yet not weary of it. I find it fascinating. A real draw for history buffs, textile fans, or machine gurus. (Maybe not so much a draw for the poor souls who arent interested in ANY of those three things.) A Learning Paradise for whoever loves all three: history, textiles, and machines.

Slater Mill never disappoints. I attended this years Knit in Public Day event. As always the event was well planned, museum docents were knowledgeable and friendly.

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 : )

I spent about two hours reviewing the displays as well as the machinery. This museum provides an interesting look back at the development of mechanical machines that were designed to mass produce garment products. The docent who led the tour was very knowledgeable and friendly.

An amazing historical place and museum! Love coming back again and again! So much to learn and see! People who give tours and work in the museum are incredible and passionate about what they do!

Beautiful piece of history.

Our guide was so informative and fun. The mill itself is amazing and beautiful! Highly recommend

I was an interpreter here 25 years ago and was pleased to see the museum not only has been well-maintained over the years, but improved. Our interpreter was knowledgeable and personable. Fascinating story, particularly within the context of the Blackstone River Valley.

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

This place is so freakin historic it is almost unbelievable. The tour guides are wicked knowledgeable and it is amazing to walk around and see the equipment used for what were the beginnings of the American Industrial Revolution. And on top of that if Carl is around he can tell you of the several paranormal experiences that have and continue to occur at this step way back in time historic place! I went on Fathers Day when they offered free admission with a paying adult. A really interesting place to check out and did I mention its HISTORIC?

It is just so rich in history. Here is where the beginning of the industrial revolution started in the United States . The site has some of the best examples of early textile manufacturing. The site set on the Blackstone River and its a beautiful place. They keep it well maintained with period era gardens which are truly incredible

Great historical site to visit

Went to fiber festival there. Loved the venue and vendors had wonderful yarn

Always a great place to visit! A nice glimpse into the beginning of our awesome countrys industrial revolution! Its cool to see how things worked all those years ago, how hard things really were for people, and than look at how much things r easier because of technology! A fun fact for all of you, do u know children started to work as young as 6- 7 yeas old! Because they had small hands to fit into machines! CRAZY right!? We should all know our countrys history so we dont make the same mistakes again!

Well kept historic buildings. The equipment isnt original since most if not all had British manufacturer names on them. But I wasnt expecting to see original equipment there.

Slater mill is an extremely special place and one that I will definitely be going back to many more times. The richness of history and the beauty of the grounds and buildings are really something worth checking out. They do amazing programing with Lizz jazz nights, textile craft classes and informational tours. I highly recommend bringing your family and friends down any weekend. Tours are from 10 to 3 sat. and sun.

Very educational..

Interesting walk to around outside. The cost to go in to the actual historic area is a bit expensive. The water fall is beautiful and could be better if theyd clean out the river.

So tomorrow I’m going there and I heard there was paranormal activity And I love paranormal I want to see if I find some ghosts

We received a wonderfully guided tour of the various buildings: a typical period home, the stone building where machinery was fixed (and powered via a water well) and the wood frame structure which was the original mill. (Across the street in the visitors center you can also see a movie about mills and company towns in RI). Nice setting along the river.

This was an awesome place to visit. The tour was very informative and interesting. Plus the staff are super nice.

The buildings are interesting. But the tour is too much $$

Cool little historic site. If we had more time would have taken the paid tour - price $10 - $12 approximately. Tour said to take 1 hour.

This is a nice place to stop. They offer guided tours around four different buildings. the guides are very knowledgeable. they know exactly what they are talking about. In every building the guide shows you something opposed to just talking. one room that I relay enjoyed is the actual water turbine. The room is very nice inside. they also show you a working model of what is happening.

What a wonderful place to go when you want to be by yourself or with friends

Slater Mill was the site of America’s first cotton mill, and is said to be where our industrial revolution began. The mill is now an historic museum, and is beautifully restored and maintained. It’s also a wonderful event space, and was the locale for the wedding of an old college friend and his bride.

Stopped here while visiting New England on vacation. This place was more than we expected. The tour is 2 mills and a home and well priced. The kids and my husband and I really enjoyed it. Carl was our tour guide and demonstrated many of the machines and did a fantastic job, taking time to answer my kids many questions! Would highly recommend!

Slater Mill is Historic..U can bring all ur family.. They r lots off events.. As u step inside the mill u step back in time all the machine r still there.. There is also a Museum inside.

Was an amazing day, so much fun, lots of walking lol!

Just love the history there.

Amazing... stumbled on this place b4 leaving town. If u like history, you have to go. The birth place of the American industrial revolution. Several authentic 1800s era pieces of equipment. Tour guide is amazing... knows sooo much. I wanna go back. If ur around the area dont miss it!!!

Beautiful place, lots of history. Lots of buildings and history here. However the tours are a bit pricey. Aside from that really nice, super clean and well taken care of.

Beautiful, well maintained, step back in history;)

Great staff, good historical site to visit, pretty waterfall and grounds

The location for the start of Industrial Revolution in the the New World. Several old structures and a replica water wheel are located here in downtown Pawtucket. Its what Pawtucket is most known for.

Loved the knitting and fiber weekend

One if not the most beautiful location in Pawtucket.

Everything in here is made of brass

Very nice

Had a huge impact on the industrial revolution, being the first textile mill on continental America, a great place for a school field trip or an educational escapade.

Impressive preserved site of the birth of the Industrial Revolution in the U.S. The tour, with a knowledgeable, personable local guide, brought the pioneering textile manufacturing process to life. (Bring your National Parks card for a nice discount.)

So interesting to see what used to be!

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.

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.

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

Get the library pass from Pawtucket library only. Free for 2 adults and 2 kids. Student discount is just $10. Regular price is $12 adult and $8.50 kids. Tour guides are well informed.

Very nice, very well kept. Friendly staff, lots of information. Cant get access to inside of mill buildings without going on a 50 minute tour at a cost of $12 per adult.

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

Slater Mill Historic Site offers an amazing tour experience with guides providing unexpected details that bring history to life!

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.

A photographers paradise

Used to live near here and went back over the weekend with my family. Nice to see they are taking such nice care of the property.

A nice tour sponsored by the rhode island council for the humanities ! Great work and great learning / entertainment

Amazing place to visit.

Cool place cool place to visit very nice people

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.

Nice place to take the kids and learn some history. Picnic area to have some lunch after also.

Great because its hystory

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.

The tour was a historic passage to an era long gone. The beginings of our industrial era.

Beautiful scenery..until u turn around & checkout the raggidy bus stop across the street.but it would probably lookeven better if we had somemore buildings that looked like they came from the same time period instead of just 1 random bldg maybe make a theme downtown around it.. or at least mark the historic buildings and houses we do have... kinda like providence does in their city.

Birthplace of Americas Industrial Revolution. Loved seeing the cotton gin.

Great place if you like the old machinery and old buildings. Very informative staff.

Very interesting.

Beautiful place to visit an learn about History.

Went to the fiber arts weekend. So wonderful. Beautiful yams and products.

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.

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

Very informative tour! Learned so much about the different processes, things I had actually wondered about when we saw certain tools on exhibits but had never been explained.

Nice place, went here on a school field trip not much else to say, really just an old and cool mill.

The site where the American revolution and textiles begin in the U.S.

Very interesting and not at all crowded

They really dont cut the grass when they are supposed to

They were closed for the season but it didnt say anywhere on their website closed for the season very disappointing to come from Middletown to Pawtucket to find out they are closed

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

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

Friendly let me use nice rest room to change my baby

Cool history here. Its worth checking out but its pretty quick and small.

This is my anncestors mill. Wilconson is atually my grandmas last name before she got married to Robert Vaz.

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.

Very nice

Historic...first textile mill in America.

Clean well stocked but no restrooms

Unfortunately the tour was closed on Friday when we went but the grounds were clean and great for pictures.

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

Guide was really knowledgeable and friendly, interesting museum.

Visit instructive. A must see for lovers of history and industrial mechanics.

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

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.

Very nice place

Really nice grounds to walk around. I have not taken one of the tours yet.

Very educational tour. Well presented

Great family spot

Its a wonderful place to learn about local history

Incredibly fun & smart tour guide!

Amazing and so informative