Voices of Resilience: Hidden History of Providence Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
From pivotal social justice movements to the personal narratives of unsung heroes, Voices of Resilience offers a deeper understanding of Providence’s identity and legacy of courage, resistance, and triumph. Explore how Rhode Island’s involvement in the international slave trade fueled the Industrial Revolution, how suffragists challenged the political establishment, and how activists fought for LGBTQ+ visibility during Providence’s first Pride celebrations.
Meet remarkable figures like Edward Bannister, a Black barber who rose to national acclaim as a painter, Princess Red Wing, a Narragansett and Pokanoket activist, and the workers behind the massive 1902 labor strike that brought Rhode Island’s urban core to a standstill.
A minimum of four guests is required for tours to run. If fewer than four guests are booked, we’ll contact you the morning of the tour with refund or rescheduling options.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The travel time is included in the total duration of the tour.
What To Expect
Roger Williams National Memorial
Learn about Providence's 19th-century race riots, their causes, and their aftermath.
First Baptist Church in America
Learn about the 1902 streetcar riots that stopped the city in its tracks.
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Voices of Resilience: Hidden History of Providence Tour
Duration: 2 hours
What‘s Included
Expert Guide
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative and enjoyable tour
Ethoms2,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant and informative tour visiting some key sites, hearing the city’s history from a different perspective
Walking Tour in Providence
tatsianab719,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great walking tour in Providence. Emma was a solid guide and an awesome story teller!
Great historical tour
Ellen A,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous tour guide, Sherri was personable, professional and vey knowledgeable. The tour was well structured and covered many interesting topics and sites.
Sherry was great. Great...
Marc R,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sherry was great. Great delivery and pace. Very informative and new perspective. Great way to spend a few hours.
It was fine. A nice couple of hours.
Linda G,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.002 hour walk investigating personal histories of marginalized peoples in 1700’s and 1800’s Providence up to the Civil war. Guide also pointed out some architectural features.
Great for history and politics geeks
SoHaGal,Aug 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an excellent tour for aficionados of history and politics. Kate was a terrific and accommodating guide. We have a much better understanding of the factors influencing Providence’s history.
Learning unknown stories...
Elaine C,Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Learning unknown stories about people who made a difference in Providence…the black girl who persuaded the legislature to provide high school education to black students; the story of the Narragansett’s on the downtown mural; the Bannisters love story, and many other stories - the Door rebellion - that I heard for the first time! Very fun, and well done.
Informative fun and witty guide
Andrea L,Jun 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Terrific morning. Thoughtful fun and informative guide. Great way to learn about the city and the political past from someone who works in state government. Very knowledgeable about black Americans contributions to Rhode island. You should do this!
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Operated by Providence Tour Company