Roger
Williams National Memorial commemorates the life of the founder of Rhode
Island and a champion of the ideal of religious freedom. Williams, banished
from Massachusetts for his beliefs, founded Providence in 1636. This colony
served as a refuge where all could come to worship as their conscience
dictated without interference from the state. The Memorial is located
on a common lot of the original settlement of Providence and includes
4.5 acres of landscaped park.
Operating Hours &
Seasons
Daily, 9:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.; closed January 1, Thanksgiving, and December 25.
Communities
Surrounding Roger Williams National Memorial
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Roger
Williams National Memorial commemorates the life of the founder of Rhode
Island and a champion of the ideal of religious freedom. Williams, banished
from Massachusetts for his beliefs, founded Providence in 1636. This colony
served as a refuge where all could come to worship as their conscience
dictated without interference from the state. The Memorial is located
on a common lot of the original settlement of Providence and includes
4.5 acres of landscaped park.