At this time, the Visitor Hours were Thursday - Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

The Roger Williams National Memorial is a landscaped urban park located on a common lot of the original settlement of Providence, Rhode Island, established by minister Roger Williams in 1636. The National Memorial commemorates the life of Williams, who co-founded the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and championed religious freedom. The park is bounded by North Main, Canal, and Smith Streets, and Park Row.

The National Memorial was authorized on October 22, 1965. The memorial was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Below: The visitor center had exhibits, a short film, restrooms, bookshop, and rangers to provide information.

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