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.

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.

10/01/2025

Operations in the Absence of Appropriations

Tonight at 5:00 pm . . .
08/30/2025

Tonight at 5:00 pm . . .

Join us for Trivia Night on Saturday, August 30th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.. This family-friendly eventis held outdoors, weather permitting. Bring your own food, non-alcoholic beverages, and dogs are welcome on a leash. Come with a team or join one when you get here.

Image: Park ranger pointing at sign.

Join us for Trivia Night on Saturday, August 30th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.. This family-friendly eventis held outdoors,...
08/10/2025

Join us for Trivia Night on Saturday, August 30th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.. This family-friendly eventis held outdoors, weather permitting. Bring your own food, non-alcoholic beverages, and dogs are welcome on a leash. Come with a team or join one when you get here.

Image: Park ranger pointing at sign.

05/16/2025

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all these brave houses and flowery gardens came from the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. One and ...

04/26/2025

Due to the weather, the cleanup is canceled.

Join us for our annual Community Spring Clean-Up on Saturday, April 26th, from 9 AM to 1 PM, as we prepare the memorial ...
04/17/2025

Join us for our annual Community Spring Clean-Up on Saturday, April 26th, from 9 AM to 1 PM, as we prepare the memorial for the upcoming summer season! Help us clear debris, rake leaves, trim bushes, tend to flower beds, and work on various projects. We will provide gloves, rakes, and other necessary supplies. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for working outdoors. Everyone is welcome!

04/11/2025

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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