Betsey Williams Cottage Open House

October 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Betsey Williams Cottage Open House

Fridays, October 17-November 28, 10 AM – 3 PM
Betsey Williams Cottage

Step back in time to explore the Betsey Williams Cottage, built in 1773 and 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, which became the foundation of Roger Williams Park.

Drop in during these FREE open houses to learn about the Cottage’s history and its significance to Roger Williams Park. Presented by the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. The Betsey Williams Cottage is located near Roger Williams Park’s Elmwood Avenue entrance. Parking is available on streets surrounding the Rose Garden; see a Roger Williams Park map.

Venue

See you at Gentle Yoga at the Park this evening (Monday) at 6 PM! It's the perfect weather for a rejuvenating stretch outside! Join @ocean_state_ellary for a free, approachable yoga session outside the Betsey Williams Cottage.

Reminder: no yoga next Monday, August 31 – so don't miss this week!
Today's Partner Peace Walk is canceled due to rain – see you next Friday at noon!
We're excited to host another Save the Bay clean-up at the softball fields at Roger Williams Park on September 18, 10 AM-12 PM! Mark your calendars, and sign up online (link in bio) to be a part of this community effort to beautify the park, while also contributing important data to International Coastal Cleanup as we pick up trash and record what we find!

Hope to see you there! 🌳
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