Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

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“The New Netherland Landdag, the development of a Dutch assembly (1649- 1664)” Brecht Cornelisse, Rijksuniversiteit Leiden

Lois Miner Huey is an archaeologist and an author of books and articles for children. Her most recent book is Ick! Yuck! EEW! Our GROSS American...

Harold Stirling Vanderbilt was an American businessman and yachtsman who twice won the America’s Cup and created the Vanderbilt Trophy in contract bridge, while also serving as a director of the New York Central Railroad.

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“Curating Van der Donck’s New Netherland” Bethany Romanowski, Guest Curator at the Vander Ende-Onderdonk House in Queens, New York

Dutch Albany in History & Art, a joint conference with the Albany Institute of History & Art and the New York State Museum, was held...

Fort Orange by Len Tantillo Dutch settler Adriaen van der Donck describes the arrival of Petrus Stuyvesant:“His first arrival was like a peacock, with great...

William Henry Vanderbilt was an American railroad magnate who expanded the New York Central system and doubled the Vanderbilt fortune after inheriting his father Cornelius Vanderbilt’s transportation empire in the late nineteenth century.

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“The New Netherland Landdag, the development of a Dutch assembly (1649- 1664)” Brecht Cornelisse, Rijksuniversiteit Leiden

NEW YORK AT ITS CORE - Author and curator Steve Jaffe discusses the “New York at Its Core” exhibit with Steve McErleane and Russell Shorto, exploring how museums present history, technology’s role, and shifting narrative frameworks.

Albany Institute of History and Art, Albany, NYExhibits and paintings of the early Dutch in America.   Crailo State Historic Site, Rensselaer, NYExhibits with artifacts...

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.