Roger Williams National Memorial

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How to Get There

From downtown Providence: Travel north toward College Hill and follow North Main Street; Roger Williams National Memorial is located at 282 North Main Street, within walking distance of the Providence River, Brown University, and the Rhode Island State House.

Overview

Roger Williams National Memorial is a 4.5-acre urban park on the site of the original Providence settlement, founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, who sought religious freedom. The visitor center has an exhibit and video on Williams and the founding of Rhode Island, and information on other Providence sites. The National Park Service runs it.

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