Descendants of the original settlers played a prominent role in colonial America, and New Netherland Dutch culture characterized the region for two centuries, encompassing today's Capital District around Albany, the Hudson Valley, western Long Island, northeastern New Jersey, and New York City.
Descendants of the original settlers played a prominent role in colonial America. New Netherland Dutch culture characterized the region for two centuries. New Netherland Dutch culture was encompassing today's Capital District around Albany. New Netherland Dutch culture was encompassing today's the Hudson Valley. New Netherland Dutch culture was encompassing today's western Long Island. New Netherland Dutch culture was encompassing today's northeastern New Jersey. New Netherland Dutch culture was encompassing today's New York City.