Escape!: Englishman takes family to America in 1635 for religious freedom

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.