Interactive World War II program presented

contribute to the war effort. In historic Whitinsville, the Whitin Machine Works was transformed by the war, with changes in personnel and in the manufacturing focus. Come to the Whitin Mill to explore exhibits on manufacturing, see uniforms from the 1940s, and listen to The Company Bees (2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) a duo who will perform music from the era. rangers and partners will offer short lectures at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. inside the Singh Theater. Free, drop-in activities will be available for kids throughout the day, offered by Battleship Cove.

Historical Park and ValleyCAST will present an informative and interactive afternoon of history at the Whitin Mill in Whitinsville on Sunday, August 13th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Program will be presented in partnership with Open Sky Community Services.

During the 1940s, many workers in the Blackstone Valley mobilized to

This event will also include a station with information on America the Beautiful and Federal recreational Land passes. rangers will be onsite to distribute passes for eligible veterans and active-duty military personnel. The Whitin Mill is located at 30-70 Douglas rd., Whitinsville. There will be plenty of free parking and accessible spaces. Event is free and open to all. ValleyCAST is the arts and culture arm of Open Sky Community Services.

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