The Providence Journal

Roger Williams' wife Mary was an unsung hero in early RI. This professor is telling her story.

Roger Williams' wife, Mary, was an overlooked figure in the founding of Providence, historian Charlotte Carrington-Farmer argues. New research shows that Mary Williams cared for the sick, engaged in ...
The Providence Journal

The oldest town in Rhode Island played an important role in the country's early history

As Rhode Island's capital, Providence is well-known as the state's hub for food, arts and entertainment, but it's also the state's oldest town. Providence was founded by Roger Williams in 1636, making ...
The Boston Globe

A more complex picture of Rhode Island’s first couple, Roger and Mary Williams

PROVIDENCE — If you’ve lived in Rhode Island for any length of time, you’ve heard about Roger Williams. But do we really know what the state’s founder was like? On the Rhode Island Report podcast, ...
WDBJ

This Day in History: Roger Williams lands in Boston

Rhode Island founder Roger Williams landed near Boston aboard the ship Lyon. From its earliest settlement, Rhode Island was a refuge for people persecuted for their religious beliefs. As of today, the ...