Farnumsville
"There is a great story to tell about this mill village that still has so
many of its original buildings, and about how we have an opportunity to
return all this into a vital village center. This short walk is appropriate
for all ages and we’re looking forward to having Grafton families come out
and join us and learn about the history of their community.”
Farnumsville is one of a chain of three historic mill villages situated
along the Blackstone River in South Grafton. The August 2nd Ranger Walkabout
will detail the influence of the Blackstone River and the adjacent
Blackstone Canal on the century long evolution of this village from Peter
Farnum's 1827 mill to a major place for the manufacture of cotton products.