Roger Williams National Memorial
"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.
About under an hour from Providence, 1 hours from Boston and 1.5 hours from Hartford by car.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| Roger Williams National Memorial | Daily · Sunrise to Sunset |
When to go
July draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Visitor Center ↗Passport stamp
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 - Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Things to do
- Talking About Roger Williams
Enjoy an engaging discussion about the religious, political, social, and philosophical beliefs on one of Modern America's earliest founders. These brief programs last 20-30 minutes.
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Events
- Visitor Center Open10/1510:00 AM · runs through Oct 31 · free
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
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Weather & climate
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. Check the forecast before visiting and dress in layers for comfort.
Questions people ask
Does Roger Williams charge an entrance fee?
No. Roger Williams is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Roger Williams?
Standard hours are Sunrise to Sunset, every day.
Source: National Park Service
How busy is Roger Williams?
38,959 recreation visits in 2025, number 282 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Roger Williams?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at Roger Williams?
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.
Source: Weather & climate
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- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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