First Baptist Church
Oldest Baptist Church in America; congregation gathered in 1638 by Roger Williams.The Meeting House, erected in 1775, was an artistic triumph, featuring a magnificent Waterford crystal chandelier dating from 1792, designed by Joseph Brown. Flawlessly preserved.
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Additional Information
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General Info
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Heritage Designation
Access
- Complete wheelchair access
Method of Payment
- Cash Only
Parking
- On Street Parking Available
Restrictions
- Alcohol prohibited
- BYOB
Federal Registry
- National Historic Landmark
- National Historic Site
- National Register
Preservation Society
- Rhode Island Historical Society
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