ESCAPE!
Englishman Takes His Family to America in 1635 for Religious Freedom
By Meredith Platt
In 1635, with religious war brewing in England, Matthew Mitchell makes the ultimate decision: escape or perish. Fleeing persecution with his wife and six children, he boards The James and braves a hurricane-ravaged Atlantic in search of freedom.
But the danger doesn't end at sea. Facing hunger, bitter cold, and violent threats in the New World, Matthew emerges not just a survivor, but a founder of three key Connecticut towns: Springfield, Wethersfield, and Stamford.
ESCAPE! is a riveting, true story of grit, faith, and fearless determination. A journey of storms and survival, it's a timeless reminder of what families will risk for the promise of liberty.
