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Mary Williams’ Providence: A Walking Tour with Dr. Charlotte Carrington-Farmer

  • September 12, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • The Museum at the John Brown House

    52 Power Street
    Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Ticket Price $11.63-$16.88 Buy Tickets
Description

Roger Williams is the most written-about 17th-century colonist. Mary, however, was the head of the Williams household. Throughout almost half a century of marriage, Mary alone made many of the decisions for her family and the wider community, as her husband traveled far and wide.

Join Professor Charlotte Carrington-Farmer and National Park Service Ranger Andrew Schnetzer on Saturday, September 12 at 11am for a two-hour tour of the Providence that Mary Williams knew. This walking tour begins at the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Museum at the John Brown House to view the Mary Williams & 17th Century Rhode Island exhibit, followed by stops at Roger Williams National Memorial and Prospect Terrace. Advance registration is highly recommended as this tour, which covers hilly terrain, will sell out.

Comfortable shoes recommended for this approx. 1.3-mile tour.

Tickets cost $15 for general admission and $10 for RIHS members. 


Date & Time

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Venue Details

The Museum at the John Brown House

52 Power Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02906 The Museum at the John Brown House
Rhode Island Historical Society

The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state's oldest and only statewide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting and sharing Rhode Island's past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st  -century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center and the Aldrich House.


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