The Holland Society was founded in New York City in 1885 to collect information respecting the settlement and history of New Netherland. Its main objective is to find and preserve documentation about the inhabitants' lives and times so as to elucidate the political, social, and religious patterns in the Dutch colony. Historical publications are sponsored, along with encouragement for family studies and genealogy. Many Society members are especially active in genealogical research and publication.

The Holland Society originated The New Netherland Project which is translating and publishing the 17th Century records held by the New York State Archives. Among other current sponsorships are The Papers of Jacob Leisler Project and Records of the Translations of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County New York.

Celebrate our new offices!

After years of planning, the headquarters of the Holland Society of New York moved to 20 W. 44th, the Mechanics and Tradesman's building, during January of 2008. The final tenant improvements on the Fifth Floor are being completed and the new library and office spaces are being readied.

The New Amsterdam and Old Bergen County Branches of the Holland Society of New York will host their annual "Tulip Night" on April 2, 2008 during which time the new headquarters and library will be officially dedicated.

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