Roger Williams National Memorial To Hold ‘Throwback Thursday’ Event
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
In a local and historical twist on the popular “Throwback Thursday” craze, a handwritten letter written by Roger Williams will be on display at the memorial’s visitor center on Thursday, February 19, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
This letter from Williams to Gregory Dexter, colonial Governor of the combined towns of Providence and Warwick in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, discusses the debate that developed in England and the colonies about censorship of the press and the dissolution of Parliament. Williams also expresses his concern over his wife’s well-being in the letter.
“Thanks to the kind assistance from the Rhode Island Historical Society, the memorial will have a real bit of Roger on display,” said Ranger John McNiff, who will be on hand to talk about this letter and Williams.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTRoger Williams National Memorial is a part of the National Park Service, and “commemorates the life of the founder of Rhode Island who was a champion of the ideals of religious freedom and liberty of conscience.” The memorial’s visitor center is located at 282 North Main Street in downtown Providence. It is open seven days a week, from 9am-4:30pm, and offers information, exhibits, and a free orientation film on demand. For more information, call the visitor center at 401-521-7266, or visit www.nps.gov/rowi.
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