Roger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial · RI
"I acknowledge that to molest any person, Jew or Gentile, for either professing doctrine, or practicing worship meerly religious or spiritual, is to persecute him, and such a person (whether his doctrine or practice be true or false) suffers persecution for conscience." -Roger Williams, 1644 Banished by the English and saved by the First Peoples, Roger Williams founded Providence here in 1636.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/rowi
- Location
- Roger Williams National Memorial (41.830, -71.411)
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Passport stamp locations
- Outdoor Visitor Center
- Visitor Center
Hours
Roger Williams National Memorialtoday: Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat Oct 3Sunrise to Sunset
- Sun Oct 4Sunrise to Sunset
- Mon Oct 5Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue Oct 6Sunrise to Sunset
- Wed Oct 7Sunrise to Sunset
- Thu Oct 8Sunrise to Sunset
- Fri Oct 9Sunrise to Sunset
We're excited to welcome you to the park! Our grounds are open from dawn to dusk, and our Visitor Center is here to greet you Thursday - Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Stop by to grab your passport stamp, enjoy a fascinating 5-minute video about Roger Williams' life, and explore informative panels and exhibits showcasing his enduring influence on America today. We can't wait to share this enriching experience with you!
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Visitor Centertoday: 10:00AM - 4:00PMDirections
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
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