The New Amsterdam History Center is proud to announce the European launch
of the Mapping Early New York 3D model
You are cordially invited to join us for the Festive Exhibition Opening Event in Delfshaven (Rotterdam), the Netherlands,
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Join us for an exclusive three-day program from
Tuesday, October 6 through Thursday, October 8
RSVP by September 10, 2026
If you would like to join us or have any questions, email
events@newamsterdamhistorycenter.org
or call
(201) 724-2936
Experience an exclusive three-day program, which will include a private cultural tour of The Hague and Leiden for participating guests in advance of the Exhibition Opening:
Tour of The Hague: Tuesday, October 6th
11:00 am – Viewing of the Mauritshuis Museum and light lunch at the Museum Café, Brasserie Mauritshuis
2:00 pm – Guided walk of city center, passing by the Dutch Royal Family’s notable City Palaces:
Palace Noordeinde and Palace Lange Voorhout.
4:00 pm – Drinks at the oldest city tavern Bodega De Posthoorn on the distinguished Lange Voorhout.
Tour of Leiden: Wednesday, October 7th
11:00 am – Welcome at the renowned Pilgrim Museum by curator Sarah Moine, adjacent to the Pieterskerk; viewing of the exhibit on 900-year Leiden in the Pieterskerk.
Light lunch at the Hortus Grand Café inside the renowned Botanical Garden, where the first tulip was introduced in the late 16th-century.
2:00 pm– Guided walk of the city center, ending at the Lakenhal Museum housed in the former Leiden Cloth Hall; its high-quality woolen cloth was shipped to New Amsterdam.
Thursday October 8th: 11:00 am - Official opening event, Delfshaven
European launch of NAHC-Mapping Early New York 1660 Castello Plan at the Pilgrim Fathers Church, Delfshaven.
Following the inaugural event and presentations, a lunch reception will be held at the church.
Recommended hotels:
Hilton – The Hague
Huys van Leiden – Leiden (small boutique hotel)
Cost for the three days of events, including one meal and tours: $500 (includes a $100 tax-deductible contribution.) Payment may be made by Zelle or check to New Amsterdam History
Center and mailed to: New Amsterdam History Center, PO Box 27, 127 West 83rd Street, New York, NY. 10024
Travel and hotel accommodation are not included.
RSVP by September 10, 2026, to events@newamsterdamhistorycenter.org or call (201) 724 2936 if you would like to join us or have any questions.
If you wish to attend the opening at the Pilgrim Fathers Church on Thursday, October 8, only, please RSVP to Vanessa Sellers at vanessa.b.sellers@gmail.com
