From clubs and international cuisine to museums and meandering river, Providence is not only an increasingly popular place to live but also a fine spot to visit.
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.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
The Visitor Center at the Memorial is open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed January 1, Thanksgiving, and December 25.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Interstate 95 North Take Exit 23 - State Offices. Take a left at the light to the bottom of Orms Street. At light, right onto Charles Street; continue straight through one light, then quick left into memorial parking lot.
From Interstate 95 South Take Exit 23 - Charles Street. Take first left and continue straight through three lights. After the third light, take a quick left into the memorial parking lot.
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