VIRTUAL: Worksop, Witches and a Place in American History: the Life of Richard Bernard

Join us as we connect via Zoom with Cambridge-educated historian Adrian Gray for an exploration of Rhode Island’s connections to notorious English witch hunter, Richard Bernard. The father of Roger William’s wife Mary, Bernard is best-known for his authoritative guide on witches, including how a good and bad witch may be known, evicted, and condemned. Bernard included a life full of controversy and conflict and left a legacy that may have influenced Rhode Island being the only colony with no accusations of witchcraft. Free; registration required. (401) 331-8575; programs@rihs.org; www.rihs.org.