Going Dutch: A Trip to New Netherland
Glossary
Breeches short pants
Loop holes openings through which a gun can be put through while the gun owner stays safe behind the fort wall
Palisade a wall made of wooden stakes
Tavern a place where alcoholic drinks are served
Vertical upright position
Horizontal level
Tiles rectangular pieces of fired clay used for roofing
Duffel coarse woolen cloth
Yellow brick brick brought in by the Dutch and used for walkways, chimneys, and decoration on houses. These were made in Europe from a different kind of clay than that usually found in the United States.
Gable narrow end wall of a building
Slate hard rock that breaks into thin smooth layers
Studs small knobs used to decorate a surface
Cistern a large receptacle for holding water
About the New Netherland Institute
For over three decades, NNI has helped cast light on America's Dutch roots. In 2010, it partnered with the New York State Office of Cultural Education to establish the New Netherland Research Center, with matching funds from the State of the Netherlands. NNI is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. More
The New Netherland Research Center
Housed in the New York State Library, the NNRC offers students, educators, scholars and researchers a vast collection of early documents and reference works on America's Dutch era. More
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