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Roger Williams National Memorial

National Memorial

Rhode Island

Free entry

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"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.

Activities

Arts and CultureFoodGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramLiving HistoryShoppingSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and SouvenirsCultural Demonstrations

Topics

ArtsExplorers and ExpeditionsMonuments and MemorialsSocial MovementsTransportationUrban AmericaPoetry and LiteratureRoads, Routes and HighwaysTrains and RailroadsReligious Freedom

No entrance fee.

Hours

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!

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