When the Dutch came to the New World they created a small replica of what had existed back home. This included a diverse population and tolerant laws. In this mix were amazing Scandinavia women. Enjoy a meal mixed with Dutch and Scandinavian food.

With their orchards, gardens and crops, Dutch colonist sought to bring the Old World to the New. Firth Fabend describes the gardens of New Netherland and illustrates with images from both sides of the Atlantic. Made possible by the New York State Council on the Humanities.

Join us for a guided tour highlighting the rich history of St. Mark's Church from its 17th Century New Amsterdam beginnings to today as church and arts performance space in the dynamic Lower East Side. Tour in English or Dutch.

Attend Sunday Worship at the historic St. Mark's Church, located in the old Stuyvesant bouwerij or farm, featuring traditional and modern Dutch music. Coffee hour to follow with Dutch ethnic food and refreshments.

Original Dutch Reformed Worship service, using the original seating, music and liturgy (translated), with Dutch and English Psalm-Singing, practised in our own Breuckelen Congregation 325 years ago.

An introduction to Dutch. A short class for complete beginners. Learn to say some basic phrases in Dutch and meet with others interested in the Dutch language.

A special guided tour of exhibit with a Museum Lecturer.

Join us for a light refreshment to celebrate Dutch American Heritage Day and the kick-off of 5 Dutch Days from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend! Our special guests for this evening are Mari‰lle van der Linden, Deputy Consul General and Arthur Kibbelaar, Consul of Press & Cultural Affairs at Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York.

Learn about the contributions that the Dutch have made to the economic, social, political, and cultural life of Delaware and the United States.