Historedia
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First Dutch settlers arrive in New Netherland

When
1624
Where
Noten Eylant
Episodes
1

In May 1624, the Dutch West India Company landed 30 families at Fort Orange and Noten Eylant, now Governors Island, marking the arrival of the first settlers in New Netherland.

Episodes

  1. May 1624 · Noten EylantLanding of First Settlers

    The Dutch West India Company landed 30 families at Fort Orange and Noten Eylant (Governors Island) in May 1624.

Background and detail

The Landing. In May 1624, the Dutch West India Company landed 30 families at Fort Orange and Noten Eylant, the latter being today's Governors Island at the mouth of the North River. This event marked the arrival of the first settlers in New Netherland, with the island later recognized as the birthplace of the state of New York.

People involved

Sources

  1. New Netherland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
  2. Governors Island Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02

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