Free Open Houses at the Betsey Williams Cottage

October 6, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

« All Events

  • This event has passed.
Free

Free Open Houses at the 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.

  • Saturday, October 5, 1:00pm-4:00pm
  • Sunday, October 6, 1:00pm-4:00pm
  • Saturday, October 19, 1:00pm-4:00pm
  • Sunday, October 20, 1:00pm-4:00pm
  • Saturday, October 26, 1:00pm-4:00pm
  • Sunday, October 27, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Drop in during these FREE open houses to learn about the Cottage’s history and its significance to Roger Williams Park. During your visit, discover fascinating facts about 18th and 19th century daily life with a special Cottage Quest for all ages! The open houses are FREE and open to the public. 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.

 

https://www.providenceri.gov/series/betsey-williams-cottage-open-houses-2/

Details

Organizer

Venue

Related Events

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

35 0
Open post by rogerwilliamspark with ID 18085405100110434
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!

3 0
Open post by rogerwilliamspark with ID 18055472894735453
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! 💃🥂

7 1
Open post by rogerwilliamspark with ID 18106275718998236
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! 💃🥂
In Partnership with:

1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907

The Roger Williams Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization, and is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal EIN (tax ID) number 47-4414743.
© 2026 Roger Williams Park. All Rights Reserved.
Translate »