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Roger Williams National Memorial

Park Profile
 * __**Location:**__ College Hill Historic District of Providence, Rhode Island.
 * __**Park Size:**__ 5 Acres
 * __**General Climate:**__ typical New England climate; cold winters and warm summers. Climate varies depending on the season.
 * __**Region of the US:**__ North East
 * __**Most Popular Sites:**__ Antram Gray House, 17th Century Gardens, Hahn Memorial, Bernon Grove



 History

Roger Williams National Memorial became a National Park October 22, 1965 and was opened to the public in 1985. It was dedicated to the life and legacy of Christian Preacher, Roger Williams. The memorial was proposed as early as 1959 to become a park, but things didn't happen until a few years later. The land for the site of the park was authorized for purchase in 1965. Through 1974 more land was purchased to add to the site in efforts to keep the memory of Roger Williams alive and the work he did. The park includes a freshwater spring which was the center of the settlement of Providence Plantations founded by Roger Williams in 1636. The site of the park is where Williams fought for the ideal that religion must not be subject to regulation by the state, that it should be up to the individual's own choice. The park helps to commemorate all the hard work done by this Christian Preacher.



 Environmental Issues Since Roger Williams National Memorial is located in the city of Providence, it faces the environmental issues that many cities face. There is air pollution and water pollution from automobiles and nearby industries. Although there isn't really any smog because Providence isn't a huge city, it still has a lot of motor vehicles that release toxins into the air and in the water. These problems spread throughout the entire world as the water and air moves elsewhere. Another environmental issue that Roger Williams National Memorial faces is the problem of littering. Many people leave trash and other harmful objects around that pollute the ground of the memorial. These are just a couple of the environmental issues that face this area.

Recreational Activities
 * Places in the Roger Williams National Memorial include: Antram-Gray House, Hahn Memorial, Bernon Grove, 17th Century Gardens
 * The visitor center is open daily, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Is closed January 1st, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
 * Admission to the memorial and all educational programs are FREE.
 * A 5 minute film is showed at the visitor center about the life and accomplishments of Roger Williams. Then visitors can walk through the landscaped park to visit it's many locations.
 * Walking tours and ranger-led programs are also available year round.
 * This beautiful location offers its visitors so much history as well as a chance to view some of Rhode Island's finest locations.



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 * //"Roger Williams National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)."// U.S. National Park Service - Experience Your America//. Web. 18 Feb. 2010. .