Roger Williams National Memorial • Rhode Island

View of the historic well through crabapple trees

Shady lawn along a brick pathway

Accessible tables in the picnic area

Historic building with lamppost and sidewalk

View of the park in early spring.

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"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.

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Visit the lawns for a moment of reflection
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The Crabapple Orchard is a great place to rest and relax
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The Roger Williams National Memorial Visitor Center
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View of the park in early spring.
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Ranger helping a child with an activity
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Flier with our summer hours

Summer Hours: Thursday - Sunday 10-4

Our visitor center is open for the Summer of 2026 Thursday-Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm

A tree-lined walkway

Exploring the National Memorial

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The National Memorial Ampitheaters

A place designed for and about freedom.

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We have a new Junior Ranger Activity book for 2026!

Arial view of Providence and the National Memorial

Explore some places relating to Roger Williams

Arial view of a formal garden with grey historical well

Roger in Context: Season 3

Roger in Context: Season 3 Explore Roger Williams's Providence

A chess board with one lone bishop sits next to the title, Roger in Context Season 2

Roger In Context: Season 2

Roger Williams challenges The Opponent to a "friendly" game of chess

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Who was Roger Williams?

Explore the life of one of America's earliest founders

black and white image of the Hahn Memorial with the RI statehouse in the background

The Hahn Memorial, a Jewish Legacy

We celebrate the gift of Roger Williams Spring Park by Judge Jerome Hahn in honor of his father, Isaac Hahn

The US Constitution original copy

Roger Williams's Influence on US

The Separation of Church and State

Photograph of the title page of the Holy Qu'ran

Islam and Roger Williams

Explore Roger's writings, ideas, and influence on our religious freedoms.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

282 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02903

Phone:

401-521-7266
To reach Roger Williams National Memorial, you can contact us by phone at 401-521-7266. Whether you have questions about visiting the park, upcoming events, or general information, our team is available to assist you during our regular business hours. We look forward to helping you make the most of your visit!

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