Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

The Dutch Among the People of the Long River De Witte Leeuw (“The White Lion”) was a heavily armed trading ship of 320 tons, sailing...

The patroonship plan of colonization was attempted in various regions. Only Rensselaerswijck proved a success.

Bread was the mainstay of the Dutch diet in the seventeenth century. It was consumed with butter or cheese for breakfast, paired with meat or hutspot (a one-pot dish of meats and vegetables) for the midday main eal, and served with, or as part of, the porridge at night

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Ryan Fitzpatrick talks to Dr. Charles Gehring, director of the New Netherland Project at the NYS Library. Together they discuss the 1609 exhibition, Henry Hudson and the role of Dutch in the early colonial period.

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The Flemish Contribution to European Settlement in America

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“People on the move: migration movements from the Southern to the Northern Netherlands in the time of the Dutch Revolt"

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“Painting New Netherland: An Art Historian’s Perspective on the Visual Culture of New Netherland.” Alena M. Buis, PhD Candidate Art History, Queen’s University, Toronto

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

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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

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

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.