Cornelia Wendell Bush

02/26/2026

Understanding the important role played by the Dutch Republic[1] in the American Revolution is challenging. Few scholarly books and articles provide substantive details, and the role of the Dutch Republic is rarely adequately addressed in general histories of the period.[2] Nonetheless, the Dutch di...

02/25/2026

In the evening of February 25, 1643, more than 120 Munsee were massacred by soldiers of the colony of New Netherland where the Manhattan Bridge meets Chinatown today. A second attack took place later in the night on the west bank of the Hudson River across from Manhattan. The two massacres ignited a Munsee-Dutch conflict now known as Kieft’s war – named after Willem Kieft who was director of New Netherland during the war and whom historians hold responsible for the conflict. The war lasted until the summer of 1645. In 1906, during construction for the subway, buried dugout canoes were unearthed by the New York Edison Company at the corner of Cherry and Oliver Streets.

02/25/2026

On Friday, March 13, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. come together for an evening of remembrance at Dorchester Heights. This luminaria event invites visitors to pause, reflect and connect with a turning point in the American Revolution. Two thousand luminaria will illuminate the fully restored national landmark to honor the legacy of Evacuation Day, which marks the end of the Siege of Boston.

As you walk through the grounds, consider the thousands of lives affected by the siege: from the Continental Army soldiers who fortified and held this hill for the cause liberty to the Boston residents who persevered under occupation and uncertainty.

Free and open to the public.

Image Credit: NPS Photo / P. Boyce

02/24/2026

Spring Open House at the Museum. Draft Animal Education, Hive Tours and Honey Tasting, Black Walnut Tree Tap Demonstrations and more. Join us for a fun family day of learning.

02/22/2026

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02/21/2026

Today 141 years ago, on February 21st, 1885, the first Holland Society meeting was held in New York marking the start of establishing a society in which members were descended from a Dutchman of New Netherland.

This first gathering was hosted at the home of George West Van Siclen who first had the idea for such a society in 1880. Purpose of the meeting was to gauge the interest in forming an association. A temporary organization was formed by electing Judge Van Vorst as provisional president and Mr. Van Siclen as provisional secretary. On April 30th, 1885 the Holland Society adopted its Constitution followed by New York State incorporating the Society the next day on May 1st 1885.
Since then, the Society has grown and opened up to all direct descendants of residents of Dutch settlements in North America in 2021. Visit www.hollandsociety.org to learn more about the Holland Society and membership options.

02/17/2026

02/17/2026

Members of the public have the opportunity to provide input to two entities responsible for reviewing the East Wing Modernization Project, including the proposed construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition to the White House complex.

✍️U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (CFA): Written comments are due by Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4pm ET.

✍️National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC): Written comments are due by Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Noon ET.

Get the details: https://ow.ly/Rj5650Yh8OW

02/17/2026

Ken Burns "American Revolution" film comes to life in Williamsburg. Discover 13 places featured in the film! Which locations would you visit first?

02/15/2026

Happy Wednesday! We’re officially halfway through the week, which means it’s time to check in with our .

Each Wednesday, we highlight a key part of what makes Museum Village special or share an exciting opportunity on the horizon. This week, we’re spotlighting summer internships at Museum Village!

are crucial to our museum. From education, special events, visitor engagement, and behind-the-scenes support, our interns help bring post–Civil War America to life for thousands of visitors each year. Whether you are an aspiring museum professional, enjoy working with the public, or want to get more professional experience, there’s a potential role for you here.

Interested in a summer internship? Reach out to direducation@museumvillage.org to learn more about opportunities and how you can get involved at Museum Village.

02/13/2026

This February we’re celebrating our love for libraries — and especially the DAR Library, a truly one-of-a-kind treasure for history and genealogy lovers! Founded in 1896, the DAR Library has grown into one of the nation’s premier genealogical research centers, with an incredible collection of over 200,000 books, 10,000 research files, and thousands of manuscript items covering American history and family heritage. Many of the nearly 40,000 family histories in the collection are unique or rare and found in very few libraries nationwide.

Whether you’re tracing your roots, studying Revolutionary War era records, or exploring special collections on African American, Native American, and women’s history, the DAR Library’s rich resources are free and open to the public. Visit www.dar.org/library to discover more and plan your visit!



The 2026 DAR Library Restoration Project is beginning in July 2026. We are excited to restore this historic space and to complete the important preservation work to better serve Library visitors for many years to come in the future! For updates, please follow the DAR Library on Facebook where we will be posting reminders, helpful tips, and progress reports on the project. For more information on the DAR Library Restoration Project visit: www.dar.org/libraryonthemove

02/13/2026

Join NNI director Deborah Hamer on Thursday, March 26th at noon (via zoom) for the next Live From New Amsterdam. Dr. Hamer will be speaking with Lauren Moore, the New York State Librarian, and Elizabeth Jakubowski, librarian in the department of Special Collections at the New York State Library, about the Van Rensselaer Manor Papers and other Dutch documents at the New York State Library. (Spoiler alert: the NYSL is currently putting a lot of work into their Dutch documents, so you won't want to miss this one!)

For more information and to register, visit https://www.nyhistory.org/programs/live-from-new-amsterdam-new-netherlands-library?date=2026-03-26

Image: The New York State Library in Albany, New York