Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses

January 23 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Event Series: Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses

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 everyone who made Rosé in the Roses so memorable! Last Thursday, we celebrated the Conservancy and community, while giving a bittersweet send-off to RWPC’s outgoing board chair, Joe Pari.

Shout-out to @theprovidencedrumtroupe and @thesoundofgravity for filling the Botanical Center with magical sights and sounds – we can’t be the only ones still humming Pink Pony Club, right? 🤩 And to talented musicians Ashley Frith and @luisgilbertord for serenading guests throughout the night!

Stay tuned for a part-2 recap highlighting the rest of our amazing vendors and sponsors who made this year’s event one for the books!

@rwpbotanicalcenter
@pvdparks
@beacon.bank
@beaulinemedia
@morinscatering
@elliesprov
@sabrina_scolari_photography
@wemakepretend

📽️ Visit the Swan Stories link in our bio to learn more about Joe’s work founding the Conservancy!

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THANK YOU to everyone who made Rosé in the Roses so memorable! Last Thursday, we celebrated the Conservancy and community, while giving a bittersweet send-off to RWPC’s outgoing board chair, Joe Pari. Shout-out to @theprovidencedrumtroupe and @thesoundofgravity for filling the Botanical Center with magical sights and sounds – we can’t be the only ones still humming Pink Pony Club, right? 🤩 And to talented musicians Ashley Frith and @luisgilbertord for serenading guests throughout the night! Stay tuned for a part-2 recap highlighting the rest of our amazing vendors and sponsors who made this year’s event one for the books! @rwpbotanicalcenter @pvdparks @beacon.bank @beaulinemedia @morinscatering @elliesprov @sabrina_scolari_photography @wemakepretend 📽️ Visit the Swan Stories link in our bio to learn more about Joe’s work founding the Conservancy!

It’s a beautiful day for rosé! 🌹🥂 We’ll see you soon!

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It’s a beautiful day for rosé! 🌹🥂 We’ll see you soon!

And finally, we`re please to spotlight our Park Hero Sponsors! 🥳

🌹History & Conservation Associates
🌹Meredith Curren and Gary Frishman

Thanks to our supporters` commitment to Roger Williams Park Conservancy, we`re looking forward to a full season of fun at the park – from concerts and movies to yoga and walks!

If you`re attending Rosé in the Roses tonight, be sure to say hello and thank you to our many wonderful sponsors!

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And finally, we're please to spotlight our Park Hero Sponsors! 🥳 🌹History & Conservation Associates 🌹Meredith Curren and Gary Frishman Thanks to our supporters' commitment to Roger Williams Park Conservancy, we're looking forward to a full season of fun at the park – from concerts and movies to yoga and walks! If you're attending Rosé in the Roses tonight, be sure to say hello and thank you to our many wonderful sponsors!

We ❤ our Rosé in the Roses sponsors!

Our group of Community Sponsors is in the spotlight today. Because of theirs and all of our sponsors` generous donations, this year`s event will be more spectacular than ever!

Thank you to:
Audrey & Ed Clifton
@beacon.bank
@beaulinemedia
Ruth & Jonathan Fain

If you reserved your tickets, we`ll see you TOMORROW at Rosé in the Roses! 💃🥂

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We ❤ our Rosé in the Roses sponsors! Our group of Community Sponsors is in the spotlight today. Because of theirs and all of our sponsors' generous donations, this year's event will be more spectacular than ever! Thank you to: Audrey & Ed Clifton @beacon.bank @beaulinemedia Ruth & Jonathan Fain If you reserved your tickets, we'll see you TOMORROW at Rosé in the Roses! 💃🥂
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