Our Society
The Dutch Settlers Society of Albany was founded in 1924, in connection with the
celebration of the tercentenary of the settlement of the City, and was instituted to:
While many people associate us with the Tulip Festival, Pinksterfest and the
ceremonial Scrubbing of (Jonkers) State Street, the Society participates in many
community activities to perpetuate the history of New Netherland, with special
emphasis on the settlement of Fort Orange, later called Beverwijck, and the Colony of
Rensselaerswijck prior to 1664. The Society encourages others to study and teach
this often overlooked period in early American history.
A major way in which the Society promotes awareness and disseminates knowledge
is through the publication of its Yearbook. Yearbooks contain studies, genealogies,
articles and general information relative to the early history of the Hudson River
Region previously unavailable to the general public.
The Dutch Settlers Society of Albany was founded in 1924, in connection with the
celebration of the tercentenary of the settlement of the City, and was instituted to:
- perpetuate the memory and virtues of the individuals who resided here during
the time it was a Dutch colony
- to collect and preserve records and information concerning the history and
settlement of Albany and its vicinity, including genealogical records of the
settlers and their descendants without regard to race, creed, or country of
origin
- to foster the study of the early history of the city
While many people associate us with the Tulip Festival, Pinksterfest and the
ceremonial Scrubbing of (Jonkers) State Street, the Society participates in many
community activities to perpetuate the history of New Netherland, with special
emphasis on the settlement of Fort Orange, later called Beverwijck, and the Colony of
Rensselaerswijck prior to 1664. The Society encourages others to study and teach
this often overlooked period in early American history.
A major way in which the Society promotes awareness and disseminates knowledge
is through the publication of its Yearbook. Yearbooks contain studies, genealogies,
articles and general information relative to the early history of the Hudson River
Region previously unavailable to the general public.
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