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9/11 Remembrance

Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima paid their respects to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Royal Couple attended the 9/11 Memorial Service at Zucotti Park, after which they joined the remembrance service in the West End Collegiate Church. In the afternoon, the Prince and Princess had a private meeting with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House READ MORE

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Royal Visit to NYC

The upcoming NY400 Week celebrations will be highlighted by a unique six-day visit of the Prince of Orange and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands to the City of New York. It brings back memories of another Royal Visit, fifty years ago. Her Majesty Queen Beatrix – then Princess- stole the hearts of the New Yorkers in 1959. This Tuesday, the Prince of Orange will also receive a warm welcome by New York City, during the NY400 opening ceremony onboard the USS Intrepid. READ MORE

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Brooklyn Saves Breukelen?

The Brooklyn Paper goes Dutch! Three reporters from The Brooklyn Paper explored the roots of their borough in its ancestral home: Breukelen. But their fact-finding mission took a turn for the worst when they discovered Breukelen is to be merged with two other cities, thereby losing its name. ‘SAVE BREUKELEN! Our ancestral home is facing extinction!’, a breaking news headline reads on the paper’s website.

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Bill Schermerhorn

Macy's 4th of July fireworks moved to the Hudson this year, in honor of Henry Hudson's voyage 400 years ago on the Dutch ship the Half Moon. Born on the Fourth of July, Macy's Creative Director Bill Schermerhorn has always loved Independence Day. His Dutch roots and over 27 years of experience working for Macy's Fireworks make him the guy to talk to.

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The revival of The Onrust

This weekend, River Day kicks off! Of course, the replica of Hudson’s famous ship the Half Moon will take part in the flotilla. But there is another Dutch historical ship participating, with an equally fascinating story.

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Discovering Dutch New York

The New Amsterdam Trail is an interactive history walk illuminating the Dutch presence in the landmarks, architecture, monuments, and street names of lower Manhattan. NY400 walked the tour and discovered a couple of fascinating, hidden spots that most New Yorkers probably are not aware of.    

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Am I Dutch?

Are you Dutch or you think you might be? Every genealogy guide will tell you to start your search at home. Work your way back into your own history and try and find out as many names of your ancestors.

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Three Dutch American Presidents

The story of three Americans with Dutch roots who made it to the Oval Office.

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Brooklyn revealed

Many people know that Brooklyn is named after the Dutch town Breukelen, and that it was originally settled by the Dutch. But there are numerous other reminders of the Dutch presence to be found in Brooklyn.

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The Ancestor: Symon Schermerhorn

Each year the mayor of Schenectady takes part in the reenactment of ‘Symon’s ride’; the 17-mile trip Symon Schermerhorn made in 1690 from Schenectady to Albany. But that’s not the only thing this Dutch historical figure is known for.

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The Ancestor: Pieter Wyckoff

He boarded a ship as an illiterate laborer. At his death, in 1694, nearly sixty years later, Pieter Claesen Wyckoff was one of the most prominent landowners in New Netherland.


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