About New Amsterdam History Center

 

The mission of the New Amsterdam History Center (NAHC) is to encourage exploration of the Dutch history of New Amsterdam as it laid the foundational character for today’s New York City, with special reference to its ethnic, racial, and religious diversity, urban landscapes, economic vitality, and global legacy.

NAHC fulfills its mission by linking the past to the present through public lectures and panel discussions, newsletters, tours, and online research resources all of which since 2005 have enriched public understanding of the continuing Dutch contributions to New York City.

History

In pursuit of its mission to disseminate information about the formative history of New York City, the New Amsterdam History Center (NAHC), with seed money from the Empire State Development Corporation and the Collegiate Church Corporation of New York, developed an extensive database or “encyclopedia” of historical references that was recently made available to the public. Based on the Castello Plan of 1660, the encyclopedia, entitled Mapping Early New York, is a treasure trove of information from detailed sources connected with map features, particularly tax lots, and provides specific information about streets, houses, residents, and more.

Today

NAHC’s dynamic internet presence, and its mission, now uniquely energized by the public’s access to our database, will enable the creation of school curricula, genealogical research, and the promotion and support of historical scholarship. These will supplement NAHC’s ongoing presence through its website, newsletter, and its historical and cultural activities, programs, and events.

About our Logo

The NAHC Logo represents three key aspects of New Amsterdam

A Dutch Fluyt, was the essential vehicle for Dutch global trade and commerce in the Seventeenth Century

A windmill

Is the symbol of Dutch culture and technology

The silhouette

Reminds us of the rich human stories of the first people of New Amsterdam

address:

New Amsterdam History Center
PO Box 207
127 West 83rd Street
New York, NY. 10024

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NAHC is a not for profit 501(c)3 organization and has received the Platinum Seal of Transparency on Candid, formerly known as Guidestar, an independent organization that supports nonprofits.
NAHC’s financial statements, tax and other documents are available through a direct request to the Secretary.

NAHC has received the Platinum Seal, the highest level of recognition offered by Candid, formerly known as GuideStar, and is awarded to organizations that meet the highest standards of transparency and accountibility

The Platinum Seal is awarded to organizations that meet the highest standards of transparency and accountability.