Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

New Netherland Institute

Your Research Portal to Exploring America's Dutch Heritage
Preserving and translating 17th-century Dutch records that illuminate America’s Dutch roots.

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One of the New Netherland Institute’s primary missions is the translation of Dutch documents.  To share this important documentary history with you, we’re offering supporters a chance to own one of the most recently translated volumes in the New Netherland Documents series.  When you give a $25 donation, you can choose either Charles Gehring, Council Minutes, 1656-1658 (Syracuse: Syracuse University Press, 2018) or Janny Venema, Correspondence, 1659-1660 (Syracuse: Syracuse University Press, 2022).  For a $45 donation, we will be happy to send you both.  Donate here

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Did You Know?

The Geuzen medal--shown here in one of its various forms--is a Dutch symbol reflecting a long history of resistance.

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Biographies of remarkable individuals of Dutch descent — from Founding Fathers to modern icons.

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  • History

    Discover the story of New Netherland through key moments, enduring legacies, and historical narratives that link the seventeenth century to today.
  • Research

    Delve into New Netherland research through primary sources, translations, genealogy, scholarly studies, and discoveries illuminating the colony’s people, institutions, and legacy.
  • Stories

    We invite you into the lived experience of New Netherland — personal narratives, historical voices, and compelling tales that illuminate the people, places, and events of the colony.
  • Education

    Education brings together lectures, courses, resources, and public programs that invite learners of all backgrounds to deepen their understanding of New Netherland’s history, culture, language, and research methods.
About New Netherland Institute

For over three decades, NNI has helped cast light on America's Dutch roots. In 2010, it partnered with the New York State Office of Cultural Education to establish the New Netherland Research Center, with matching funds from the State of the Netherlands. NNI is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

About New Netherland Institute

For over three decades, NNI has helped cast light on America's Dutch roots. In 2010, it partnered with the New York State Office of Cultural Education to establish the New Netherland Research Center, with matching funds from the State of the Netherlands. NNI is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.