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Did you know the first non-Indigenous person to live in New York was from Santo Domingo? Or that the Dutch were trading with and colonizing the Caribbean and South America at the same time as New York? Join us for this special program tracing the connections between the Caribbean and the Dutch colony of New Netherland (today New York), including people like Juan Rodriguez and the Philipses, events like the war between Spain and the Netherlands, and the Dutch global trade for wheat, salt, sugar, mahogany, and more. Historians Keith Doherty and Sarah Wassberg Johnson explore the numerous connections between the Caribbean and New York from the earliest days of the colony through to the 18th century.
Speaker Bios:
Keith Doherty is a historian and museum interpreter at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site. He was a Professor of Art History for twelve years at Boston University and has in recent years been researching the infrastructure and early history of Westchester.
Sarah Wassberg Johnson is the education and programs manager at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site. She has an MA in public history from the University at Albany.
Registration:
Registration for this program is free and open to the public. Register for virtual access at the link below. In-person tickets are free, but seating is limited. Call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov to reserve your spot.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall and Tompkins Bank.
