Leo the Miller isn't your ordinary Miller. Sure he runs a grist mill where he grinds corn using the power of the river. Yes he wears the clothes of a common 17th century miller and he talks with a definite New England accent. But this miller also understands his history and his Bible. Leo brings history to life recounting not only the facts but the heart of the pilgrim's story. He knows that everything the pilgrims did with regards to their form of government, economy, and vision for a new civilization was based on their faith in the God of the Bible. They saw their circumstance, no matter how difficult, as a matter of the providential hand of God in their lives. Because of this they never quit. They buried the dead, honored their promises, and continued on for they understood what they believed and because of that conviction we are a free nation with a democratic government honoring the right to private property and practicing free trade. Funny that this isn't the history taught to our children. Everyone should go to Plymouth and learn a thing or two from the miller. They also serve a mean ice-cream and Italian ice!
Shaun
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