Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

What Was New Netherland?

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The School Master, by Dutch painter Adriaen van Ostade, 1662 Students of all ages shared the same classroom and were taught by the same master....

The Prayer before the Meal, by Dutch painter Jan Steen, 1660 A well-fed Dutch family sits down for a meal of bread with ham and...

The Feast of Saint Nicholas, by Dutch painter Jan Steen, 1665Dutch children celebrate a visit from Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas).. Although the children of New Netherland...

The initial settlement of New Netherland was created for reasons that were very different from those that motivated the English and French. In many ways,...

Classroom Questions Designed to improve reading comprehension and to prompt analysis of What Was New Netherland. – (downloadable)

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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.