Old Dutch Church NYC
Worship and Activism Since 1656
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Historic Reenactors: chat with the heroes, rock stars & neighbors
who fashioned our world.
Claartje Moockers: wife of Adrian Post - first congregants of the church in 1656. In turbulent times she took her sick husband's place, found herself caught between Gov. Stuyvesant and the Lenape Chiefs - all while raising a family.
Voorlzer Hendrick Kroesen, started our Baptismal Book in 1696.
Loyalist American Soldier - sign the Loyalty Oath -- or else!
Joshua Mersereau: Washington's first spy, friend of Ryerss, lawyer, "A Father of American Intelligence"
Phoebe Hand: Mother of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt.
She taught him everything he knew about business
Daniel Tompkins: VP to James Monroe, Governor of NY who outlawed slavery, business mentor to the young Cornelius Vanderbilt. He personally financed the War of 1812 NY Militia
Site Tours: remarkable architecture
& one of NYC's ten oldest cemeteries
Our Annex was designed by a close associate of Harry Houdini.
Genealogy Desk: look for your ancestors.
Leaf through a facsimile of our baptismal book 1696-1790
See Staten Island's first families-
and perhaps discover yours.
Interactive Exhibits
Scavenger Hunt Raffles 50/50
Period Photo Booth Activity Area for Kids
. . . and much more.
Kick back in our version of the site where the British first read the Declaration of Independence.
Rose & Crown Tavern
food * beverages * libations
AVAILABLE
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featuring colonial beers
Our event got its name when
Daniel J. Watts,
original "Hamilton" cast member,
and seven-time Broadway performer,
treated us to three original raps.
It was his first trip to Staten Island.
When Watts found out that Aaron Burr
had died across the street
he was amazed,
"THAT'S CRAZY!!"
Yes Daniel, it's crazy
-- that so much of Dutch
Staten Island history, is untold!!!
Image from August 9, 2018 Projectivity Gala.
This event is made possible in part by a DCA Premier Grant from Staten Island Arts,
with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs