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Roger Williams National Memorial

National Memorial Rhode Island

"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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

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. Check the forecast before visiting and dress in layers for comfort.

Address

282 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02903

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