In the years spanning 1664 to 1773, the diverse European, Native American, and African populations in the former Dutch colony of New Netherland under British rule forged a dynamic culture in the colonies of New York and New Jersey that continues to influence today's world.
The Jacob Leisler Institute for the Study of Early New York History is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and disseminating information relating to this seminal period.
This exhibition, drawing from the Institute's manuscripts, books, maps, and illustrative materials, presents an overview of the period and the Institute's efforts in preserving its memory for future generations.