New Netherlands Collection

New Amsterdam canal, 1600s
Dutch colonists using the canal in Broad Street, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch colonists in early New Amsterdam
Dutch settlers outdoors along the Battery, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Colonial New York harbor, 1667
New York City after its surrender by the Dutch, 1667. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

May Party of the Holland Dames of the New Netherlands at Van Cortlandt Park (b / w photo)
5215274 May Party of the Holland Dames of the New Netherlands at Van Cortlandt Park (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Totius Neobelgii nova et accuratissima tabula, map, 1674, 1674 (printed map
1079216 Totius Neobelgii nova et accuratissima tabula, map, 1674, 1674 (printed map, ink on paper) by Allardt, Carolus (fl)

Seal of the Province of New Netherland, 1623 (litho)
5668112 Seal of the Province of New Netherland, 1623 (litho) by American School, (17th century) (after); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

Novi Belgii, 1651 (colour litho)
1079217 Novi Belgii, 1651 (colour litho) by Visscher, Cornelis (c.1629-58); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; Dutch, out of copyright

Map of the New Netherlands
Vintage engraving of Map of the New Netherlands

Peter Stuyvesant in New Amsterdam
Governor Stuyvesant haranguing citizens of New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Peter Minuit buying Manhattan Island for a Dutch colony
Dutch trading trinkets with Native Americans for Manhattan Island, 1631. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

New Amsterdam, mid-1600s
View of New Amsterdam at the foot of Manhattan Island, mid-1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration by Augustine Herman

Native American longhouses on Manhattan Island
Manhattan Island when the first Europeans arrived. Hand colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

New Netherland surrendered to the English, 1664
Dutch governor Peter Stuyvesant marching out of New Amsterdam, 1664. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Posting Wall Street in New Amsterdam, 1600s
Dutch colonist marking Wall Street in the Bowery, New Amsterdam, 1644. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch turning New Amsterdam over to the English, 1670s
Final Dutch surrender of New Netherland to the English, 1674. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch settlers arriving in New Amsterdam
Landing of the Walloons in New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Manhattan Island farm and shipyard, 1600s
Smiths Valley with a Dutch blacksmith shop, farm, and shipyard on Manhattan Island, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch West India Company warehouse in New Amsterdam
First warehouse of the Dutch West India Company, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch colony found destroyed by Native Americans, 1640s
De Vries finds the ruins of his Dutch settlement in New Netherland, 1640s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial family in New York
Dutch family at home in colonial New York. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Conflict between English and Dutch colonists in Connecticut
English and Dutch farmers quarreling in colonial Connecticut, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch colonial tavern in New Amsterdam
De Blauwe Druif (the Blue Grape) Tavern in the Bowery, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch ship threatening English colonists in Connecticut
Dutch ship passing Fort Good Hope on the Connecticut shore of Long Island Sound, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Peter Stuyvesant, c. ?1612 - 1672, aka Petrus. Last Dutch Director-General of the colony of New Netherland from 1647
Peter Stuyvesant, c.?1612 - 1672, aka Petrus. Last Dutch Director-General of the colony of New Netherland from 1647 until it was ceded provisionally to the English in 1664

New Amsterdam, 1600s
New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island in the mid-1600s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction from Vichers map

Stockade which became Wall Street
Dutch colonists building the perimeter stockade which became Wall Street, Manhattan Island, 1650s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch soldier armed with an arquebus
Dutch soldier carrying an arquebus, 1500s or 1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

The Earliest Map of the New Netherlands, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Map of New York, 1728, History of the New Netherlands, Province of New York, and State of New York, to the adoption of the Federal Constitution, 19th century engraving

The Earliest Map of the New Netherlands, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

PUSA2A-00070
New Netherlands Governor Kieft lecturing his subjects on tobacco, 1600s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

GEUR2A-00029
Dutch woman skating, 1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

PUSA2A-00071
Peter Stuyvesant at Fort Orange ( now Albany), New Netherland, 1648. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Exploring the Rich History of New Netherlands: A Glimpse into the Dutch Legacy" Step back in time to the 1600s, where a bustling city known as New Amsterdam emerged along its iconic canal. Dutch colonists, seeking new opportunities and adventure, established their presence in early New Amsterdam, shaping the future of this vibrant settlement. As ships sailed into Colonial New York harbor in 1667, they brought with them not only goods but also a sense of cultural diversity that would define this region for centuries to come. The May Party of the Holland Dames celebrated these roots at Van Cortlandt Park, capturing moments frozen in time through an enchanting black and white photograph. The map "Totius Neobelgii nova et accuratissima tabula" from 1674 showcases the intricate details and vastness of this flourishing colony. Its printed form serves as a testament to both exploration and cartography during those times. Meanwhile, the Seal of the Province of New Netherland lithograph transports us back to 1623 when it symbolized unity among settlers. In vivid color lithographs like "Novi Belgii" from 1651, we witness how artistry intertwined with geography to depict life within these lands. Maps further reveal how boundaries were drawn across what is now known as America's northeastern states – showcasing both territorial claims and shared histories. Notable figures such as Peter Stuyvesant left indelible marks on New Amsterdam's landscape. His leadership shaped its growth while preserving its unique identity amidst diverse communities. And who could forget Peter Minuit? He famously negotiated Manhattan Island's purchase from Native Americans—a pivotal moment that laid foundations for a Dutch colony destined for greatness. Mid-1600s captured a snapshot of daily life in bustling New Amsterdam—its streets filled with merchants trading wares from around the world; its people embracing different cultures while forging their own path.