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Roger Williams National Memorial
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Roger Williams National Memorial

282 North Main Street

Providence, RI

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Landmarks

About this place

"I acknowledge that to molest any person, Jew or Gentile, for either professing doctrine, or practicing worship meerly religious or spiritual, is to persecute him, and such a person (whether his doctrine or practice be true or false) suffers persecution for conscience." -Roger Williams, 1644 Banished by the English and saved by the First Peoples, Roger Williams founded Providence here in 1636.

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Roger Williams National Memorial

Monday
Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday
Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday
Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday
Sunrise to Sunset
Friday
Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday
Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday
Sunrise to Sunset

We're excited to welcome you to the park! Our grounds are open from dawn to dusk, and our Visitor Center is here to greet you Thursday - Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Stop by to grab your passport stamp, enjoy a fascinating 5-minute video about Roger Williams' life, and explore informative panels and exhibits showcasing his enduring influence on America today. We can't wait to share this enriching experience with you!

Directions

From Interstate 95 North, take Exit 38 - State Offices. Stay to the right. At end of exit, go straight. At next light, make a left onto Smith St. At light, make a right and then a quick left into the memorial's parking lot. From Interstate 95 South, take Exit 38 - Charles Street. Make a right onto Charles St. and take first left onto Ashburton Street. Continue straight through three lights. After the third light, take a quick left into the memorial parking lot.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

At Roger Williams National Memorial in Providence, the weather varies with the seasons. Spring and fall are mild, with temperatures in the 50s to 60s Fahrenheit and occasional rain. Summers are warm and humid, reaching the 70s to 80s, while winters are cold, often in the 30s and 40s, with chances of snow. Check the forecast before visiting and dress in layers for comfort.

Activities

Arts and CultureCultural DemonstrationsLive MusicFoodGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingLiving HistoryFirst Person InterpretationJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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