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View of the historic well through crabapple trees

Roger Williams NM

Visit the lawns for a moment of reflection

The Crabapple Orchard is a great place to rest and relax

Historic building with lamppost and sidewalk

The Roger Williams National Memorial Visitor Center

View of the park in early spring.

Ranger helping a child with an activity

Physical Address:

282 North Main Street

Providence, RI 02903

Mailing Address:

282 North Main Street

Providence, RI 02903

contact-details

Phone Number: 401-521-7266 Voice

Email Address: rowi_info@nps.gov
Description: For general inquiries about the park, events, programs, and visitor information, you can reach the Roger Williams National Memorial by emailing us at Rowi_Info@nps.gov. Whether you have questions about our hours, directions, tours, or need assistance planning your visit, we're here to help! Our team will get back to you as soon as possible to ensure your experience at the park is enjoyable and memorable.

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

"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.

park designation:National Memorial

Directions:

From Interstate 95 North, take Exit 38 - State Offices. Stay to the right. At end of exit, go straight. At next light, make a left onto Smith St. At light, make a right and then a quick left into the memorial's parking lot. From Interstate 95 South, take Exit 38 - Charles Street. Make a right onto Charles St. and take first left onto Ashburton Street. Continue straight through three lights. After the third light, take a quick left into the memorial parking lot.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Roger Williams National Memorial

We're excited to welcome you to the park! Our grounds are open from dawn to dusk, and our Visitor Center is here to greet you Thursday through Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Stop by to grab your passport stamp, enjoy a fascinating 5-minute video about Roger Williams' life, and explore informative panels and exhibits showcasing his enduring influence on America today. We can't wait to share this enriching experience with you!

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2025 - November 28, 2025)

Winter Hours (December 4, 2024 - March 31, 2025)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

At Roger Williams National Memorial in Providence, the weather varies with the seasons. Spring and fall are mild, with temperatures in the 50s to 60s Fahrenheit and occasional rain. Summers are warm and humid, reaching the 70s to 80s, while winters are cold, often in the 30s and 40s, with chances of snow. New England weather can change quickly, so check the forecast before visiting and dress in layers for comfort.