New Amsterdam History Center

01/26/2020

Please note that we are offering a discounted rate for students and educators of only $15 for our next event on February 5:
“A Dangerous Liberty”
Mohawk-Dutch Relations and the Colonial Gunpowder Trade, 1639-1665

12/03/2019

Please consider making a donation to the NAHC to keep our programs going. We organize lectures and excursions, but we also have an online database with historical documents, and a lesson plan for 4th, 7th, and 11th grade.

December 3 is Giving Tuesday, the end of the year is nearby, or more importantly you care to support education on the 17th Century history of New York. Any gift is appreciated! Thanks in advance.

11/10/2019

A map showing the original land grantees in New Amsterdam, 1897.

Have a look at this fascinating map from the Digital Public Library of America showing the original land grantees in New Amsterdam.

The land in the city of New Amsterdam was distributed by the West India Company. On this map, each shaded space notes names of the original landowners as well as properties that belonged to the company, such as the bakery, brewery, and garden.

https://dp.la/primary-source-sets/dutch-new-netherland/sources/1349

The Digital Public Library of America brings together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world.

11/09/2019

~Change of Date~

Please note that our lecture by Shaun Sayres titled "A Dangerous Liberty -- Mohawk-Dutch Relations and the Colonial Gunpowder Trade, 1639-1665" has been postponed until Februari 5th 2020.

We hope to see you then!

11/06/2019

The video recording of our latest lecture is online: The Lawyer and the Fox: A Tale of Tricks and Treachery in New Amsterdam.

http://newamsterdamhistorycenter.org/past/the-lawyer-and-the-fox-a-tale-of-tricks-and-treachery-in-new-amsterdam-10-03-19/

10/07/2019

The Lawyer and The Fox by Jaap Jacobs was a grand success. Stay tuned for the video recording, in case you missed it or want to experience it again!

In the meantime, mark your calendars for our next event on "Mohawk-Dutch Relations and the Colonial Gunpowder Trade, 1639-1665" on December 4th.

10/02/2019

This is the final reminder for The Lawyer & The Fox on Thursday, October 3, 2019, 6:30 to 8:00 PM at The Warwick Hotel in Midtown Manhattan.

Please save the date for our next lecture on December 4: "A Dangerous LIberty" on Mohawk-Dutch relations and the Colonial Gunpowder Trade 1639-1665. More info to follow!

05/09/2019

Does anyone know descendants of the orphans who were shipped from Amsterdam to New Amsterdam? See this page of The Leftovers of New Netherland...

Looking for the descendants of the orphans who were shipped from Amsterdam to New Amsterdam.

In 1655 the ship "In De Waegh" left for New Amsterdam with on board 17 orphans;
Annitge Pieters, 17 years
Catalyntge Jans, 13 years
Debora Jans, 15 years
Dieuwer Volcherts, 16 years
Hendrick Thomasen, 14 years
Jan, 17 years
Jan Hendricksen, 12 years
Jannitge Dircx, 19 years
Lysbet Gerrits, 16 years
Lysbet Jans, 18 years
Marritge Hendrik, 16 years
Mathys Coenratsen, 16 years
Otto Jansen, 13 years
Peter Stoffelsen, 13 years
Tryntge Pieters, 23 years
Tryntge Jans, 22 years
William Roelants, 17 years

“The plan [to send orphans to New Netherland] had a twofold goal: by sending orphans to the colony, the settlement of new Netherland would be advanced and the coffers of the city

‘New Netherland a Dutch colony in seventeenth-century America’ – Jaap Jacobs

12/20/2018

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12/02/2018

Watch the recording of "Was New Amsterdam’s Reputation for Religious Tolerance Earned?"

Now available on http://newamsterdamhistorycenter.org/past/was-new-amsterdams-reputation-for-religious-tolerance-earned-an-atlantic-perspective-11-8-18/

11/22/2018

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11/22/2018

Tuesday November 27 is Giving Tuesday. As you know, we are depending on your tax-deductible gifts to organize our events and educate New York City about its fascinating 17th century history!

Please do consider NAHC as you are making your end-of-year donations or extend your membership with us into 2019.

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Every contribution helps, no matter the size. Thanks in advance for your support.

11/13/2018

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If you would like to try it ... on Giving Tuesday (November 27 from 8 AM EST onwards) FaceBook and PayPal will match your donations. Thanks in advance!

11/07/2018

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10/26/2018

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09/21/2018

Upcoming Events – New Amsterdam History Center

Was New Amsterdam’s Reputation for Religious Tolerance Earned?

Everything you would like to know about our next event on November 8 is now available on our website!

http://newamsterdamhistorycenter.org/current/

Upcoming Events The New Amsterdam History Center Lecture Series Presents Was New Amsterdam’s Reputation for Religious Tolerance Earned? An Atlantic Perspective   Presentations and discussion on New Amsterdam and religious toleration, featuring… Noah Gelfand “Opportunities and Insults: Underst...

09/18/2018

Save the Date: November 8

Was New Amsterdam's Reputation for Religious Tolerance Earned? Presentations and discussion featuring Noah Gelfand and Danny Noorlander.

More to follow...

08/08/2018

New Netherland Institute :: "Conflict and Collaboration," the 41st Annual Conference of the New Netherland Institute

"Conflict and Collaboration," The 41st Annual Conference of the New Netherland Institute

https://www.newnetherlandinstitute.org/programs/events/new-netherland-seminar/conflict-and-collaboration-the-41st-annual-conference-of-the-new-netherland-institute/

The 41st Annual Conference of the New Netherland Institute will convene in Albany at the New York State Museum on the 22nd of September 2018. This year's title is "Conflict and Collaboration in the New World," and the conference will feature seven presentations by scholars of New Netherland and the....

07/23/2018

Looking for an interesting summer read? Consider this recommendation to learn more about 'Pinkster' in the Hudson River Valley.

Jeroen Dewulf, “Rediscovering a Hudson Valley Folkloric Tradition: Traces of the ‘Pinkster’ Feast in Forgotten Books,” The Hudson River Valley Review, Vol. 34, No. 2, Spring 2018, 2-20.

06/16/2018

Margrietje Cosyns – New Amsterdam History Center

Learn more about Margrietje Cosyns on our website!

From Emigrants’ Daughter to Landed Matriarch, 1641-c. 1730. She lived in New Amsterdam and grew up on 68 acres in the neighborhood of Washington Square Park today. Throughout her life her resiliency was tested multiple times...

http://newamsterdamhistorycenter.org/2018/05/14/margrietje-cosyns/

Margrietje Cosyns From Emigrants’ Daughter to Landed Matriarch, 1641-c. 1730 Margrietje (Margaret) Cosyns, AKA Grietje Gerrits, was baptized in the New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church on May 5, 1641. She was the first child of Cosyn Gerritsen van Putten and his wife Vroutje, who had arrived in New...

05/15/2018

Our visit to the Vander Ende-Onderdonk house on May 10 was very interesting and entertaining. See for yourself!

02/07/2018

New Amsterdam in The Dutch Atlantic

Did you miss our last event or would you like to see it again?

"NEW AMSTERDAM IN THE DUTCH ATLANTIC: A Dialogue About Trade and Entrepreneurship on the 17th Century World Stage" by historians Wim Klooster and Dennis J. Maika is now available online!

https://youtu.be/SKjpjjh6d8M

A Dialogue About Trade and Entrepreneurship on the 17th Century" Recorded at the titular event on Monday, November 6th, 2017.

11/23/2017

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11/14/2017

Last week's Dialogue on Trade and Entrepreneurship on the 17th Century World Stage was a great success. Stay updated on our events and sign up for our newsletter if you are not subscribed yet.

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10/04/2017

Our 400-Year Battle with Water

The Museum of the City of New York is receiving Russell Shorto on October 11th to talk on the parallels between the early Dutch settlers' and our present day battle with water.

http://mcny.org/event/our-400-year-battle-water

Historian and best-selling author Russell Shorto considers the parallels between early Dutch settlers’ efforts to tame the tides and our present-day response to climate change.

08/29/2017

New Amsterdam History Center

Are You Interested in a A Dialogue About Trade and Entrepreneurship on the 17th Century World Stage?

Please save November 6 for our next event.

More info: http://newamsterdamhistorycenter.org/upcoming/index.html

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Home / Upcoming Events / Upcoming EventsPast Events Facebook Twitter PLEASE SAVE THE DATEMonday November 6, 2017 6:30 to 8:00 PMNEW AMSTERDAM IN THE DUTCH ATLANTIC A Dialogue About Trade and Entrepreneurship on the 17th Century World Stage HistoriansWim Klooster andDennis J. Maika will exchange idea...

03/18/2017

NAHC would like to congratulate New Netherland Institute, Nationaal Archief of the Netherlands and the Society of Daughters of Holland Dames with the publication of new publications.

They are available online!

http://www.newnetherlandinstitute.org/research/online-publications/

http://digitalcollections.archives.nysed.gov/

03/17/2017

Save the date: May 9, 4 PM for a Curator Led Tour of The Dutch Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

03/15/2017

Friday's visit of NAHC to the Bowne house was a great success!

02/19/2017

NAF NY: Family Day at the Museum of the City of New York - The NAF

This Saturday the Netherland-America Foundation organizes an event at the Museum of New York. It might be of your interest as there is an exhibition on New Amsterdam in the 17th century.

http://thenaf.org/events/naf-ny-family-day-at-the-museum-of-the-city-of-new-york/

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02/10/2017

The Roosevelt Rescue

In this entertaining thriller, author Zachary Finch mixes suspense with a lot of information about the role of the Dutch in the growth and development of our country. Join attorney, Daniel Van Wert in his adventures from New York City to the Hudson Valley to Europe as he endeavors to preserve Dutch-American history.

Possibly a good read while trapped inside because of the snow?

12/23/2016

New Amsterdam History Center

If you are considering making end-of year-donations, please consider NAHC. You can become a member and join us on exclusive member-only excursions. Contributions are fully tax deductible. Thank you in advance!

http://www.newamsterdamhistorycenter.org/support/index.html

Home / Support / Support NAHC Facebook Twitter Become a Member – Contribute Today Only by partnering with history enthusiasts like you can we preserve, share and enrich public understanding of this singular American story. A view of Dutch Manhattan from Governor's Island, circa 1660 - Len Tantillo N...

11/22/2016

New Horizons: Mapping Slavery Project in New York

You're cordially invited to a free symposium on December 5, 2016:

New Horizons: Mapping Slavery Project in New York -
Connecting Dutch, African and Native American Heritage

Both the recent outcome of the 2016 U.S. elections and the similar trend of nationalism and populism in the Netherlands make a conversation about the history and legacy of slavery more urgent than ever. More insight is needed about how the interwined structures of colonialism and race were formed, and how this 'cultural archive' continues to influence our lives today. The connected histories between Amsterdam and New Amsterdam, and between the Netherlands and New Netherlands contain many fascinating details that can help this understanding.

This event is the next in our series of meetings and presentations on the Mapping Slavery Project. Guests will receive an new preview of our upcoming 2017 book. We will also share news about and the recent launch of the new tour throughout New York State. Both initiatives explore the connections between Dutch, African and Native American heritage.

Program:

5:30 pm – Doors Open / Refreshments
6.00 pm - 8:30 pm Moderator: Nancy Jouwe

FREE event, but registration is required

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-horizons-mapping-slavery-project-in-new-york-tickets-29301226758?aff=eac2

You're cordially invited to a public event on December 5, 2016: New Horizons: Mapping Slavery Project in New York - Connecting Dutch, African and Native American Heritage Both the recent outcome of the 2016 U.S. elections and the similar trend of nationalism and populism in the Netherlands make a co...

11/13/2016

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https://twitter.com/NAHC_nyc

The latest Tweets from NewAmsterdamHistory (@NAHC_nyc). New Amsterdam History Center, home of the Virtual New Amsterdam Project. Exploring the early & diverse history of New Amsterdam and NYC, & its global legacy. New Amsterdam/New York City

10/14/2016

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We have all heard about Noah's Ark. But read here about the Dutch equivalent in 1625.

The directors of the West India Company had decided to send out an “animal fleet”: a convoy of three vessels, two of which were especially equipped to transport farm animals that could be used for working the land, and especially for their all-important milk. Also on board were farm tools, seeds, and other things necessary for developing agriculture in New Netherland, probably including cuttings for growing fruit trees.

http://newamsterdamhistorycenter.org/education/NewsFromNewNetherland_TheAnimalFlleet_FrancisJSypher_2016-09.pdf

09/26/2016

THE DUTCH AND NATIVE AMERICANS IN NEW NETHERLAND

THE DUTCH AND NATIVE AMERICANS IN NEW NETHERLAND

Panel Presentation THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016 6:30 TO 8:00 PM   The Dutch and Native Americans in New Netherland   Daniel K. Richter University of Pennsylvania & Director of the McNeil Center for Early American Studies Moderator and Presenter "The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and the Last Days of New Ne...

09/09/2016

Save the date!

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016
6:30 to 8:00 PM

The Dutch and Native Americans in New Netherland

*Registration details to follow*

Admissions
$10
$15 at the door
FREE for members

Go to the NAHC website to become a member and attend this event for free!

05/19/2016

New Amsterdam History Center

New Amsterdam History Center

05/18/2016

Dutch Day at NY Botanical Garden 2016.

With many thanks to Humanities Institute Research Coordinator Vanessa Sellers for a fascinating and informative private tour of the rare book library and gardens.

05/16/2016

Dutch Day at NY Botanical Garden was a great success. More impressions to follow!