John J. McNiff

John J. McNiff

American public historian, historical interpreter, and archaeologist

📍 Providence, Rhode Island USA

Public Career & Background Dossier

John Joseph McNiff is an American public historian, historical interpreter, and archaeologist best known for his long-running first-person portrayal of Roger Williams at the Roger Williams National Memorial in Providence, Rhode Island. After a decade as an archaeologist, he served for 27 years with the National Park Service, where he helped develop the memorial's educational and interpretive programs and presented living-history programs throughout New England. He has also been active in historical reenactment, theater, and screen acting for decades, and continues to lecture, portray historica

Verified Verification Badges

✓ Public Identity Verified ✓ LinkedIn Profile Mapped ✓ Public Records Indexed ✓ Zero-Trace View Enabled

Other Professionals in Providence

John Warren Aldrich American ornithologist Lucy Aldrich Eldest daughter of U.S. Senator Nelson W. Aldrich George Pierce Baker American educator and dramatic arts academic Joe Bastardi American meteorologist Madelaine Ray Brown American neurologist Steve Cascione American television meteorologist Cynthia Chase American politician Susan Cianciolo American fashion designer