Free Open Houses at the Betsey Williams Cottage | Kids Out and About Boston

Free Open Houses at the Betsey Williams Cottage


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 11/24/2024
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.

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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. During your visit, discover fascinating facts about 18th and 19th century daily life with a special Cottage Quest for all ages!  

November 2 and 3 10:00am-3:00pm
November 9 and 10, 10:00am-3:00pm
November 16 and 17, 10:00am-3:00pm
November 23 and 24, 10:00am-3:00pm

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. The open houses are FREE and open to the public.  

Anyone who attends an open house at Betsey Williams Cottage in the month of November can sign up for the Museum of Natural History newsletter to be entered into a drawing for a Museum Family Fun Pack- which includes a one-year membership to the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium! Sponsored by the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium.


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Location:

Betsey Williams Cottage
Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Ave.
Providence, RI, 02907
United States

Phone:

401-680-7221
Contact name: 
Renee Gamba
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
11/24/2024
Time: 
10:00am-3:00pm
Price: 
FREE

Ages

All Ages