If you are looking for genealogical "must see or do's" the Rhode Island Historical Society Library on Hope Street in Providence is one. It is open Wed and Fri 20am to 5pm and Thursdays from noon to 8pm. Street parking is usually available within a block. The Roger Williams National Historic Site operated by the National Park Service is in Providence and interesting as well. The Park Rangers are knowledgeable and helpful. The First Baptist Church the Williams helped found is only a few blocks away.

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If you are visiting during this date, here is information on the May meeting for the Roger Williams Family Association. You don't have to be a member to attend, and the church service honors all the first families of Providence, not just the Williams family. SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2006 - 11:00 AM Founders' Day We will observe Founders' Day at First Baptist Church in America, which is located at 75 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island. Following the church service and a time for coffee and a tour of the historic Church for those interested, we will meet at the home of Alice Cashill at 24 Meadowbrook Drive, Barrington, Rhode Island for a social hour and meeting. Please bring a picnic lunch and a lawn chair. Directions: From Providence, take Route 195 East to Route 114 South to Barrington; left at first light at the "White Church" onto Massasoit Avenue. Follow through to New Meadow Road and go right on New Meadow Road; first right is Meadowbrook Drive. Cashill home is on the left. Also if you go the the Roger Williams Memorial ask for Ranger John McNiff who is quite knowledgeable in Rhode Island history. Enjoy your visit, Trish