Have you ever wondered what New York was like before it was a city? Find out here, by navigating through the map to discover Manhattan Island and its native wildlife in 1609. Map provided courtesy of The Mannahatta Project.
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Interactive Map: Manhattan in 1609
Posted: Sep 9th, 2009 | Comments: 7
This documentary looks at the Dutch influence on New York and on the American colonies. Hosted by Barry Lewis.
Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 | Comments: 147
Document: The Purchase of Manhattan Island, 1626
Read the infamous document detailing Peter Minuit's purchase of Manhattan island from the Lenape Indians.
Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 | Comments: 31
Professor Joyce Goodfriend of the University of Denver describes how and why the British took over Dutch New Netherland.
Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 | Comments: 4
Timeline: Dutch American History
Explore a timeline chronicling 400 years of Dutch history in New York, from 1609 to 2009.
Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 | Comments: 1
Video: Women in Dutch New York
Early America expert Professor Joyce Goodfriend describes the role women played in preserving Dutch culture in America.
Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 | Comments: 5











