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.
From Interstate 95 North, take Exit 38 - State Offices. Stay to the right. At end of exit, go straight. At next light, make a left onto Smith St. At light, make a right and then a quick left into the memorial's parking lot. From Interstate 95 South, take Exit 38 - Charles Street. Make a right onto Charles St. and take first left onto Ashburton Street. Continue straight through three lights. After the third light, take a quick left into the memorial parking lot.
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Native American Garden and Visitor Center
The visitor center also features a Native American Garden.
Colonial kitchen garden
Come learn about history in our colonial kitchen garden.
View of the park in early spring.
View of the park in early spring.
Historic marker in the snow.
Historic marker in the snow.
Ranger helping a child with an activity
Ranger helping a child with an activity