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Why 400?

Welcome Royals

NY400 Week kicked off September 8, with an impressive ceremony onboard the USS Intrepid. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg officially welcomed Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Orange and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands to New York City READ MORE

Why 400?

The opening of River Day

River Day's ships sailed off this weekend! The great historic flagships are re-tracing Henry Hudson's 1609 voyage up the Hudson over the course of the next few days.

Why 400?

The voyage of the Half Moon

In 1609, Captain Henry Hudson arrived on the shores of what is now New York City on the Dutch ship the Half Moon (Halve Maen). Today, a replica of the explorer’s vessel is recreating his voyage up the Hudson River. Captain William ‘Chip’ Reynolds explains what it feels like to be the 21st century’s Henry Hudson.  

Why 400?

Why 400?

400 years ago Henry Hudson, Captain on a Dutch ship landed in the area hat would become one of the largest and most recognizable cities in the world New York City.

Why 400?

The Schaghenbrief letter

In 1626, the Dutch bought Manhattan by giving the Native Americans goods worth 60 guilders. At least, the Dutch thought they had. Dubbed by Fortune Magazine the best business deal ever made, evidence of this misinterpreted transaction is provided by the Schaghenbrief letter.

Why 400?

Tolerance, a Real Dutch Treat

The popular idea of the 17th century Dutch settlement New Amsterdam is that its inhabitants muddled around for a while, then made room for the English so the real history of the 13 colonies could begin.


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