SK USA250 Speaker Series – Step Back in Time with Roger Williams

John MicNiff is a Rhode Island historian, actor, and historical reenactor best known for portraying Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island. A retired National Park Ranger at the Roger Williams National Memorial in Providence, McNiff has spent decades researching 17th-century New England history and bringing Williams to life through first-person performances, public talks, and educational programs. With backgrounds in history, anthropology, archaeology, and theater, he is widely recognized for making Rhode Island’s colonial history engaging and accessible for audiences across the state.