An introduction to what was like for those living in New York when it was the Dutch colony of New Netherland, describing how the colony was created, who the leaders were, what it was like for the families who lived there, what happened when the British took over, and how British rule changed the colony.
Content Note
The Dutch arrive -- New Netherland -- The colony grows -- Leaders of New Netherland -- Colonial Dutch families -- Colonial Dutch homes -- Colonial Dutch farming -- School and games -- The British take over -- Living under British rule.