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. Read More
Learn more about Roger Williams and other influential people of his time.
Learn about the places that influenced Roger Williams' life
New and Dangerous Opinions exhibit now available to read online in Spanish and English.
Learn about the newly erected National Park Site Banners now situated around the park.
Volunteers are Very Important People (VIP)! We need your skills and expertise in order to achieve our mission.
Last updated: March 17, 2023
