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Roger Williams National Memorial
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Roger Williams National Memorials is situated on an area of 5 acres. This famous park of Rhode Island was established in the year 1965. The park has its location in the College Hill Historic District of Providence, Rhodes Island. The memorial was established to commemorate the august memory of Roger Williams who came here to became the co-founder of the colony of Rhodes Island. Rhodes left Massachusetts for his rebellious mentality which has invoked the wrath of the administration of Massachusetts.
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Not only as the founder of the colony of Rhodes island but also as a liberal individual William is remembered by the citizens of Rhodes Island. Roger William guaranteed the religious freedom of every religious community in his newly founded colony.
Activities in Roger Williams National Memorial:
At the very beginning of the tour several exhibitions and video clipping demonstrate the role of Roger Williams in the history of Rhodes Island. His role as a champion of the cause of religious freedom has been highlighted in the exhibition. One can also go for self-guided walk in the maze of landscaped park. This tour in Roger Williams National Memorial include the fresh water spring and common area
of the first European settlement in Providence. The other attractions in Roger Williams National Memorial include Visitor Center Museum and six markets. The Visitor Center has two large murals.
One of them is depicting the life of Roger Williams and other is liberty of conscience mural explaining the freedom of religion. One can avail walking tour and programmes led by the rangers in every season of the year. The opening hours of Roger Williams National Memorial is from 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. The memorial is open on all the days of the week.
The contacting address of Roger Williams National Memorial is 282 North Main Street, Providence, Rhodes Island 02903.
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