Walking tour of the East Village with historian Joyce Gold.
In her presentation, Mosterman explored the history of slavery and resistance in Dutch New York, from 1627 to 1827.
The Holland Society hosted members, friends, and guests to our spring reception.
During the Second World War, a Dutch-Jewish family had to go into hiding to avoid deportation to Germany. When the war was over, they emigrated to the United States.
In early New Netherland and New Amsterdam new arrivals, Black and white, tried to recreate the world they had left. As historical sources are scarce and incomplete, historical interpreter and culinary historian Lavada Nahon uses deep empathy and imagination to depict the sensory world of the enslaved.
Peg Breen, with a background in journalism and American Studies, joined the Conservancy in 1994. She's passionately involved in preserving New York's historical buildings and neighborhoods.
Peg Breen, with a background in journalism and American Studies, joined the Conservancy in 1994. She's passionately involved in preserving New York's historical buildings and neighborhoods.
Those who are interested in joining the Holland Society of New York are able to do so through two means: through regular membership or by becoming a Friend of the Society.
