September 1st, 2009
Video: Dutch New York
As we celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage to America, historian Barry Lewis takes us back in time to rediscover the first European settlers in New York — the Dutch.
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CH 13 is the only station having wonderful stories and documentaries. The news programs and it’s commentators are the most trusted in the American broadcasts. Thank you.
As always ch 13 once again offers high level, entertaing, educational and just simply quality programing. Thank you ch13 for providing us with such wonderful broadcasting.
Your video presentation is just like stepping back in time. Very understanable and clearly thought out.
DUTCH NEW YORK is among the best television productions of the early history of New York City. Indeed, by including the experience of Native Americans, Africans, Swedes, Quakers, Jews, and many others of the diverse populace and 18 languages which were spoken in New Amsterdam before 1650, it shows just how “much more than Dutch” are the roots of NYC. Thanks for posting!
Love, love Mr. Tantillo’s paintings!
I recommend The Island at the Center of the World by Russell Shorto, which explores all of this in greater detail.
Thank you for retelling the story of the NEW AMSTERDAM so eloquently and visually ….
Feel sorry for the extinct animals/plants of the Manhattan Island
Happy 400th Anniversary Henry Hudsun!
with sincere appreciation
Wonderful, enlightening presentation.
Thank you, CPTV
Thanks for the wonderful site!
The combination of Len Tantillo’s paintings, Charly Gehring’s detailed commentary, and the images of Manhattan island from the Manahatta Project give us a sense of New Amsterdam that is spot on. Thank you!
Barry Lewis and the other contributors bring Dutch New York to life. Very interesting. Very entertaining. One wonders what if the Dutch were able to hold on to the colony into the 1770’s…
As a descendent of Lodewyck Pos(t), a tavern keeper shown on the 1660 Castello Plan map, I am thrilled to see a wonderful and informative story about my Dutch roots. Thank you Thirteen for another great program.
Fantastic history usually forgotten in the books students read. Another great resource is a book by NYU professor Russell Shorto, Island in the Center of the World. Barry is terrific.
This was very educational I enjoyed very much learned a lot of things about Manhattan. I often wondered why the streets downtown were always going East. I also would like to see Gravesend Brooklyn if posseble that has a lot of hystory also. Keep up the great work I enjoy watching.
Another truly stunning exploration of history and society in which we live and love! Incredible work Barry!
I was riveted. Twice! If Barry Lewis had been my high school history teacher, I never would have concluded that history was boring.
[...] interactive website from Channel Thirteen, PBS’s local affiliate, includes video clips, interactive features such as timelines, maps, and documents, and information about Dutch New York. [...]
Wonderful Program ! One error with which I would like to take issue: Peter Stuyvesant was NOT born in the southern part of the Netherlands. He was a Frisian - he was born in Friesland (Fryslan)which is in the northern part of the Netherlands.
As a direct descendent of Adriaen vanderDonck (10th generation) I was riveted and most fascinated by your documentary. I would love to see and learn more facts about the Dutch in New Amsterdam.
Can a DVD of “Dutch New York” be purchased for my library ? Great job !!
Thirteen and Mr Barry Lewis never cease to amaze, entertain and educate me . I find these programs so very enjoyable as well as cultivating my love of my adopted city New York. Growing up and raising my children in New Jersey was wonderful, but my heart belongs to New Amsterdam. Thank you all.
A thoroughly enjoyable presentation. Having ancestors who reportedly arrived in New Amsterdam in 1624,it was of particular interest. I have visited both New York and Albany and have an appreciation for the area and its history. Thank you!
Truly enjoyable and educational. We’ve had the opportunity to walk with Barry Lewis and this is history at its best. Thank you for making it available.
Just saw the video on PBS-WMHT, and wished it was several hours longer. Any plans for a longer version? Kudos to all contributors, and what a great topic!
Hats off to James Nicoloro for producing this wonderful documentary and to Barry Lewis for his riveting delivery of the history. As a Dutch New Yorker, I’m glowing with pride.
If, and when, the dvd becomes available for purchase, could I please be placed on the contact list? We have relatives in Ridderkerk, Netherlands who are most interested in seeing this! Thank you.