"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.
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The visitor center has exhibits, a short film, restrooms, bookshop, and rangers to provide information.
Lean about the National Memorail
A Place Designed For and About Freedom
Roger in Context: Season 3 Explore Roger Williams's Providence
Roger Williams challenges The Opponent to a "friendly" game of chess
Explore the life of one of America's earliest founders
We celebrate the gift of Roger Williams Spring Park by Judge Jerome Hahn in honor of his father, Isaac Hahn
The Separation of Church and State
Explore Roger's writings, ideas, and influence on our religious freedoms.
Last updated: May 14, 2025
