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The Lenape Nation: Past, Present and Future
Consider the following show an acknowledgment – of people. For the foundations of 400 years of New York City history were built upon the homeland of…
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Bowery BoysAdventures in the Netherlands: Finding New York’s Dutch Roots
June 4, 2024
Announcing an epic new Bowery Boys podcast mini-series -- The Bowery Boys Adventures in the Netherlands. Exploring the connections between New York City and that fascinating European country, in honor of the 400th anniversary of the first Dutch settlement in this region. LISTEN TO…
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