Roger Williams National Memorial

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.

282 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-521-7266 - Visitor Information

By Plane
T.F. Green Airport serves the Providence metropolitan area.

By Car
Roger Williams National Memorial is located in Providence's College Hill Historic District.
From Interstate 95 North or South, take the downtown exit;
Turn left at the first light onto Francis Street;
Turn right at the next light across from the State House;
Turn right at the next light onto Smith Street;
Turn right at the next light onto Canal Street;
You will see the entrance to the parking lot on your left.

By Plane
Roger Williams National Memorial can be reached by RIPTA bus, Amtrak and MBTA trains with stations within blocks.

Getting Around
All of the Roger Williams National Memorial is walkable and accessible.

New England weather is subject to rapid change. Temperature during the summer is 70-90s, winter 20-40s and spring/fall 50-70s. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for outdoor activities, based on the season.

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Educational Programs

Recommended Activities
At our Visitor Center investigate the many contributions Roger Williams made to the cause of religious freedom through our exhibits and videos. Walk through the landscaped park that includes the site of the fresh-water spring and common area of the first European settlement in Providence. A Junior Ranger Activity Book is available from the Ranger at the Visitor Center.