The New Amsterdam History Center presents

New York is a Dutch City: The Enduring Legacy of the 40-year Dutch Rule of New York City

A CONVERSATION WITH

Author, Russell Shorto and Architectural Historian, Barry Lewis

Moderated by

Robert Snyder, Manhattan Borough Historian

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

6 pm ET

NAHC Presents: New York Is a Dutch City (Recording from Oct 6 2020) from New Amsterdam History Center on Vimeo.

Join us online for a lively discussion of the enduring legacy of

the 40-year Dutch rule of New York City, 1624-1664.

Shorto and Lewis will trade observations about how our democratic institutions, rule of law, hyphenated nationality, entrepreneurial spirit, multiculturalism, and vocabulary are indebted to our Dutch origins.

Conversation will be pre-recorded,

with a Live Q+A to follow

Reservations Are Required

a Zoom link and password will be emailed to

registered participants the day before the event.

ADMISSION: $15

Free for Patrons, Students and New York City Tour Guides