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Roger Williams National Memorial

282 North Main St., Providence, RI RI 02903
401-521-7266
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Ranked #28 of 61 attractions in Providence
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Description: This memorial celebrates the life of Rhode Island founder Roger Williams, who ushered in the first government with religious freedom for all.
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Warwick, RI
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

Our family is attempting to visit every National Park in the country and get the stamps in our Passport book. This is listed as the only National Park in RI, though the name states Memorial. Regardless, this is the only one in the smallest state and provided for a great day. I first read about the park in the Buddy... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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133 reviews 133 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

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.

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Rhode Island
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011
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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

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Yorktown Virginia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2011
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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

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New Jersey
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2010

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

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Kutztown, Pennsylvania
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Reviews in 242 cities Reviews in 242 cities
763 helpful votes 763 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2006
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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

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