Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses

May 29 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses

Fridays, 10 AM-3 PM
RWP Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Step back in time at the Betsey Williams Cottage, built in 1773 and once home to Roger Williams’ great-great-great-granddaughters, Betsey and Rhoda Williams. Upon her death in 1871, Betsey Williams bequeathed the cottage and 102 acres of surrounding farmland to the City of Providence, forming the foundation of what is now Roger Williams Park.
Visit during these FREE open houses (WEATHER PERMITTING) to learn about the history of the cottage and its role in the development of Roger Williams Park. This program is presented by the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. The Betsey Williams Cottage is located near the Elmwood Avenue entrance to Roger Williams Park. Street parking is available near the Rose Garden.

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Thank you to @risca1967 for helping make this event possible!

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They’re on track to grow over 3,500 pounds of food this year! 🍅🫑

The resourceful team of volunteers relies on help from the community. Visit the link in bio to learn more and see their wishlist of items ranging from lumber and hardware cloth to tools and supplies.

Stay tuned for part 2! 🌱

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In August, we took a tour of the Roger Williams Park Produce Donation Garden with garden leaders Kim and Deb to see what they were harvesting! Sponsored by the @rwpbotanicalcenter and run by volunteer @urimastergardeners, this flourishing vegetable garden feeds the community by growing and donating fresh, organic produce to local food banks and kitchens, and serves as public education. They’re on track to grow over 3,500 pounds of food this year! 🍅🫑 The resourceful team of volunteers relies on help from the community. Visit the link in bio to learn more and see their wishlist of items ranging from lumber and hardware cloth to tools and supplies. Stay tuned for part 2! 🌱

Thank you to @ocean_state_ellary for hosting Monday evening gentle yoga sessions these past couple of months, and to everyone who joined us on the lawn outside the Betsey Williams Cottage! As the evenings get cooler, we`re ending the season a little early, so we won`t be gathering next Monday, September 21. Enjoy the start of autumn! 🍂

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Join us this Friday at 10 AM for a Save the Bay cleanup at Roger Williams Park! September means it`s International Coastal Cleanup season – you`ll be among thousands of participants worldwide collecting and documenting what you pick up to contribute important data on marine (including watershed) debris, while helping beautify your favorite park!

Sign up (link in bio) to be part of the cleanup at the softball fields on September 18!

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