The Dutch Arrive in North America and Establishment of Fort Orange
Date Range
1609 – 1614
Title
The Dutch Arrive in North America and Establishment of Fort Orange
What occurred
Dutch traders discovered the mouth of what would become the Hudson River in 1609. Finding a land rich with natural resources, including the all-important beaver, the Dutch would establish a trading colony known as Fort Orange by 1614. The beaver trade went on to become one of the most important trades in the New World, drawing Europeans to what would become New York in search of wealth. Futhermore, this trade would become essential to the ongoing relationships between the new settlers and the Native Americans who inhabited the area.
Location
Sandy Hook, NJ ; Hudson River Valley
Image Citation
https://hvmag.com/life-style/history/dutch-influence-hudson-valley/
Student name(s)
Casey Blair
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