From Nieuw Nederland to New York
Slaves in the early Dutch colonial era (circa 1625-1664) were treated rather better than those under English captivity, according to
Posts Tagged 'Local History'
When there was a wall: Kingston’s stockade
Accurate descriptions of Kingston’s original stockade, built between 1658 and 1677, have eluded historians for centuries. And no wonder. The
Waves of immigrants shaped Kingston’s diverse culture
First in trickles, then in droves, the Dutch (obviously), Germans and Irish first, then the Italians, Poles and many others,
Downtown, 110 years ago
In this image from the Hudson River Maritime Museum archives, we see a postcard, circa 1905-1910, depicting “Lower Broadway, Kingston,