Providence Athenaeum

in response to Claire

Providence Rhode Island MUST DO’s? Fun fact! My Great Grandfather (x10) was Roger Williams - founder of Rhose Isalnd - and somehow I’ve never been..What do I need to see and do when I’m in Providence in November??

Providence, RI

Visit

Pint sized (as most RI things are) version of an elaborate historic library that is just a total jewel box and has a lovely children’s section if that’s a consideration. Also basically over the road from the RISD Museum which is a must-visit too.

2 months ago

Comments

Claire

@clairesullivanAug 20, 2026

Thank you!!!!

Grier

@grierAug 25, 2026

my favorite place on earth! i wrote all my college papers here and my friends got married here.

Across Rec League

Providence Athenaeum

Noah Morse

“when I saw @Grier share this I knew we would be friends. I have written many a paper here, including my senior thesis, and find this library to be the most peaceful places on earth and one of my forever safe spaces when i have the money, i will become a high-level donor here.”

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Grier

“This is where I wrote all my papers in college with bottled ink and my quill pen”

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