Betsey Williams Cottage Free Open Houses

February 6 @ 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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We heard you’re fans of mahjong! If you missed the chance to join a beginners’ session this winter, you’re in luck because we’re teaming up with @thegildedbirds and @rwpbotanicalcenter again to add another date! Sign up for our newsletter (link in bio) to get the registration link in your inbox when it goes live on Monday. These FREE instructional sessions are for beginners only, with limited seating, so tickets go fast; if you’ve already been to a session at Roger Williams Park, please give others the opportunity to participate in this one.
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