Liberty of Conscience
Roger Williams National Memorial commemorates the life of the founder of Rhode Island and a champion of the ideal of religious freedom. Williams, banished from Massachusetts for his beliefs, founded Providence in 1636. This colony served as a refuge where all could come to worship as their conscience dictated without interference from the state.
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Roger Williams Decoded
For over 300 years, a mysterious code believed to be written by Roger Williams was unsolved. Join us on April 30 to learn how the code was cracked.
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Speakers' Corner Youth Project
Click the link below and watch local teens embrace their collective history while taking an active role in improving their community
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My Smith Hill
Take a tour of nearby historic Smith Hill with participants in the Memorial's 2011 summer Youth Partnership Program.
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New Lesson Plans
The Roger Williams National Memorial is excited to present three new lesson plans. Download them here for free.
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Kids Online Park Tour
Hey Kids! There's lots for you to do at Roger Williams National Memorial. Take a tour with Li'l Chap and learn how to be a Junior Ranger.
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Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are Very Important People, (VIPs)! We need your skills and expertise in order to achieve our mission.
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Places in the Park
The 4.5 acre Memorial includes native and colonial gardens, manicured grounds, and a 19th century structure that serves as the park visitor center.
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Did You Know?
Did you know that Anne Hutchinson found refuge with Roger Williams in the Rhode Island Colony and went on to establish present day Portsmouth, Rhode Island? She was one of the first and only women to be a founder of a colony. More...