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Ranger Walkabout: Great Prospects in Providence
June 29, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Roger Williams never had his portrait taken because his faith led him to believe that would demonstrate vanity. We have no idea what he looked like. Yet, his mortal remains are interred beneath a thirty-foot-tall statue of his imagined likeness. How did this happen? Join us on the anniversary of the dedication the Prospect Terrace monument and see two of his three historic resting places along the way. We will start at the National Memorial and will make the VERY STEEP, 4 block climb to Prospect Terrace.
So… WHAT’S A RANGER WALKABOUT, ANYWAY? During the months of June, July, and August, park staff offer specialty tours at varying locations across the Blackstone River Watershed. These programs begin at 6:30 PM and are 60-minutes long.
Please wear comfortable footwear and bring water. Most tours are outside and often include walking on uneven surfaces on varying types of terrain with no access to bathroom facilities. Bug spray and sunscreen are also highly suggested