Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

Free cancellation available

Join us for this elegant stroll through time!

Allow our historically costumed, local guides to lead you down the most beautifully preserved street in all of Providence, RI- Benefit Street!

Guests will learn the history of some of Providence's most prominent residents and families, including the Dorr family, Roger Williams, and the Hoppin family. See architectural icons including the John Brown House, the First Baptist Church, the Fleur de Lys Building, and the original State House. Learn about the events that shaped our state and nation, including the suffrage movements (yes, there were two!) and the Civil War. This tour will leave you feeling more connected to the city's past and with a greater appreciation for Providence.

Benefit Street is a mostly flat street and is suitable for people of most levels of health and fitness.

What's included

  • A Historically Costumed Guide

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Itinerary information

Location

Departure point
400 Benefit St, Benefit St 400, Fox Point, Providence, 02903
Please meet your guide to the right of the Barker Playhouse, at the gates of the Tillinghast cemetery.
End point
400 Benefit St, Benefit St 400, Fox Point, Providence, 02903

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