Roger Williams National Memorial

Roger Williams National Memorial The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people. There is also metered parking on North Main St., adjacent to the park.

Roger Williams National Memorial commemorates the life of the founder of Rhode Island and a champion of the ideals of religious freedom and liberty of conscience. Williams, banished from Massachusetts for his beliefs, established the first civil society in the new world in 1636 on the site of the present-day Memorial. There is free parking located on the Canal Street side of the park,just down the hill from the Statehouse.

Park staff is actively monitoring the high temperatures here in Providence. For now, all of our Fourth of July activitie...
07/04/2026

Park staff is actively monitoring the high temperatures here in Providence. For now, all of our Fourth of July activities are running as scheduled. Come visit our outdoor visitor center until 7pm.

Park staff is monitoring the high heat in Rhode Island. Currently all park facilities and activities are open as schedul...
07/03/2026

Park staff is monitoring the high heat in Rhode Island. Currently all park facilities and activities are open as scheduled. Any changes will be announced here and on our website.

Tomorrow on the 4th of July, the Visitor Center will be open 10 AM to 7 PM. Rangers will also be out on the park grounds to meet with visitors on their way to the statewide celebration hosted at the State House. We look forward to seeing you all.

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!

03/13/2026

🐾 Calling all Pawtriots!

Looking for something fun to do this Saturday? Bring your four-legged friend to Providence for a B.A.R.K / P.U.R.R.K Ranger meetup and guided walk on the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail.

📅 Saturday, March 14
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – Ranger Meetup
🚶 10:30 a.m. – Guided Walk
📍 Roger Williams National Memorial

🐶 Bring your pup and join us!

02/24/2026

The Visitor Center at Roger Williams National Memorial will be closed on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. ❄️

02/07/2026

UPDATE

Roger Williams National Memorial will be closing today, Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 12 PM (NOON) due to the weather.

The Visitor Center will reopen on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 10 AM.

Address

282 N Main Street
Providence, RI
02903

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+14015217266

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