Translations & Transitions Govert Loockermans, a Manhattan Merchant’s Correspondence & Papers More → |
Voyages Maritime routes that shaped the Dutch North Atlantic world More → |
Zotero Bibliography Research Source: 17th century scholarly, non-fiction publications More → |
Genealogical Research What’s in a Name? Discover your ancestors’ origins More → |
Translations & Transitions Govert Loockermans, a Manhattan Merchant’s Correspondence & Papers More → |
Voyages Maritime routes that shaped the Dutch North Atlantic world More → |
Zotero Bibliography Research Source: 17th century scholarly, non-fiction publications More → |
Genealogical Research What’s in a Name? Discover your ancestors’ origins More → |
The timeline section brings together three distinct narratives of New Netherland’s past. The Netherlands and Scandinavia in North America traces events from the earliest arrival of the Norsemen through the final departure of the Dutch, offering a broad chronological sweep in text form. The Historical Calendar highlights key dates in the Dutch world to commemorate throughout the year, from January’s signing of the Union of Utrecht to December’s celebration of Sinterklaas. Finally, the Timeline of the West India Company’s First Decade (1620–1630) focuses on the formative years of the Company, charting the development of New Netherland within the wider Atlantic World. Together, these three timelines provide multiple lenses through which to explore and remember the history of the Dutch in America.

A text timeline listing key events from the arrival of the Norsemen to the departure of the Dutch.

Events in the Dutch world to commemorate on days throughout the year. From January's signing of the Union of Utrecht to December's Sinterklaas.

Timeline of New Netherland and the Atlantic World in the West India Company’s First Decade Chartering of the West India, 1620-1630
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.
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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.
