There are small art projects that pop up from RISD over time and lots of school groups visit. The food trucks stop by on fridays so its a nice place to get lunch when sunny and warm outside.

This little park is the site of the first settlement in Rhode Island. The visitors' center illuminates the history of the founding of Rhode Island and the importance of the principles of founder Roger Williams in influencing American thought. Without Roger Williams, we wouldn't be who we are today. This year has been a year of amazing programs in honor... More

The small building (it looks like a house) at the north end of the park on North Main Street has a small visitor center, bathrooms, and a very knowledgeable guide who can mark up a black and white map of the city according to your interests and the available attractions. There is also a five minute video (talk about high... More

This is a small park, but it's full of information regarding Roger Williams and the English and Native settlements at Providence.

This is a small national memorial to a great man who believed in religious freedom and spoke, wrote and acted for those freedoms. There is a small building with information on the history and legacy of Roger Williams, as well as a brief video and a 4 acre park. The memorial is east of the State House, across the river.... More