Park Service presentation was enjoyed by all

On March 24, National Park Service Ranger John McNiff captivated and enthralled an audience of 21, including seven from Tamarisk, at Congregation Am David. The enthusiastic and animated presentation centered on the colonial history of Rhode Island and Providence’s founder Roger Williams.  McNiff was able to weave the story of the period into a fabric, and he traced the evolution of the key American doctrines of separation of church and state and religious freedom. Both of these ideals started right here in Rhode Island, and predated our country’s Bill of Rights by 150 years.  

After his presentation, McNiff led the group in a fascinating open discussion, helping to mold the facts and interpretations into ideas we all could relate to. The program was part of Am David Chavurah’s calendar of events.