Homeschool Day Program - Roger Williams: Champion of Religious Freedom

This ranger-led program introduces students to Roger Williams' idea of Liberty of Conscience. Students will become members of the community that will discuss Williams' "newe and dangerous opinions" against the government. This interactive role play activity will illustrate the viewpoints of magistrates, religious leaders, colonists, and American Indians as they decide whether Roger Williams should be allowed to stay or forced to leave Massachusetts Bay Colony. This activity is most suitable for youth in grades 4 – 6. This activity will last one hour.