Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
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.
Departure Point
- Please meet your guide to the right of the Barker Playhouse, at the gates of the Tillinghast cemetery.
Return Details
- Please meet your guide to the right of the Barker Playhouse, at the gates of the Tillinghast cemetery.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Benefit Street
, , Providence, Rhode Island
We will stroll historic Benefit Street for the duration of the tour. Your guide will point out buildings of architectural, historical, and societal interest. The tour is outside and we will not enter any of the buildings. Your guide will point out any establishments that permit public entry and you are welcome to go back to see them more closely at your convenience.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Flat terrain, suitable for most levels of health.
- A Historically Costumed Guide
Redemption Instructions
Meet your guide on Benefit Street, at the Tillinghast Cemetery gates located to the right of the Barker Playhouse (400 Benefit St Providence, RI).
We recommend arriving ten minutes in advance of your scheduled tour, to allow time in the event of traffic or difficulty finding parking.
Parking is on-street parking. Please note, it can be challenging to find parking. We recommend parking on Benefit Street, Transit Street, or Arnold Street. Please follow all parking regulations and be mindful of any signs prohibiting parking.
Please use the bathroom prior to your arrival. There are no bathrooms on the tour.
Benefit Street is a beautiful street. We will walk outdoors for the duration of the tour. Please dress in weather-appropriate clothing and bring with you any items necessary for your comfort, including water, a snack, sunscreen, or cold-weather gear. Please wear comfortable, stable shoes. Benefit Street is predominantly flat, but the sidewalk includes brick, cobblestones, and at times broken surfaces.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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