History of New York City (prehistory–1664) - Wikipedia
WEBIn 1664, the British conquered the area and renamed it New York. Lenape settlement. According to archaeological digs, the first humans arrived in the region as early as 9,000 years ago.
New Amsterdam becomes New York | September 8, 1664 - HISTORY
WEBFeb 9, 2010 · Beginning in 1641, a protracted war was fought between the colonists and the Manhattans, which resulted in the death of more than 1,000 Indians and settlers. In 1664, New Amsterdam passed under...
New York Colony - American History Central
WEBNov 29, 2023 · In 1664, the English seized control of New Netherland and renamed it New York in honor of the Duke of York, who later became King James II of England. The colony was known for its diverse population, with Dutch, English, and other European settlers.
History of New York City (1665–1783) - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of New York City (1665–1783) began with the establishment of English rule over Dutch New Amsterdam and New Netherland. As the newly renamed City of New York and surrounding areas developed, there was a growing independent feeling among some, but the area was decidedly split in its loyalties.
Colonial and Early American New York - U.S. National Park Service
WEBIn 1664, the English took possession of New Netherland from the Dutch, renaming it New York. Ownership of New York was valuable because of its location and status as a port of commerce and trade. This Oyster Island was granted to Captain Robert Needham by the colonial Governor of New York, Richard Nicholls.
History of New York City - Wikipedia
WEBOn August 27, 1664, four English frigates under the command of Col. Richard Nicolls sailed into New Amsterdam's harbor and demanded New Netherland's surrender, as part of an effort by King Charles II's brother James, Duke of York, the Lord High Admiral to provoke the Second Anglo-Dutch War.
New York City - HISTORY
WEBJan 12, 2010 · In 1664, the British seized New Amsterdam from the Dutch and gave it a new name: New York City. For the next century, the population of New York City grew larger and more diverse: It...
When New Amsterdam Became New York: September 8, 1664
WEB5 days ago · In September 1664, New Amsterdam became New York. Here's the story of how Peter Stuyvesant lost the Dutch colony to the British marking the end of an era.
British Conquest: New Amsterdam Becomes New York - City of New York
WEB1664. In 1664, King Charles II of England granted to his brother James, the Duke of York, a massive tract of land in North America stretching from Virginia to Massachusetts and including all of Dutch New Netherland.
New York Before New York: The Castello Plan of New Amsterdam
WEBOn the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the Dutch founding of a colony that would give rise to New York, this special installation is organized around the Castello Plan, a map depicting New Amsterdam around the peak of its settlement circa 1660, just before the English took control.
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