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What they call their work
Campaign of Learning
A three-year public history initiative commemorating the 400th anniversary of New York City's founding, focusing on the Dutch-Lenape land use agreement and promoting reconciliation and historical education.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Historical and Genealogical Research 3 activities
- Conducting and publishing historical analysis to correct historical narrativesConducts and disseminates research challenging established myths, such as the "purchase" of Manhattan for 60 guilders, to improve public understanding of early colonial history and relationships between Indigenous peoples and settlers.
- Operating a membership program for descendants of First Families of New YorkRuns a membership program that connects living descendants of the First Families of New York, offering access to exclusive publications, archival records, research assistance, seminars, lectures, and event discounts.
- Preserving and honoring lineages of early New York residentsIdentifies, honors, and preserves the memory of ancestors who lived in colonial New York before November 25, 1783, in partnership with genealogical and historical associations.
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History Education Curriculum Development 1 activity
- Developing and disseminating educational curricula and historical researchCreates and publishes educational materials, including an 11th-grade curriculum on New Amsterdam's commercial society and online resources from the Campaign of Learning, to enhance public understanding of early New York history.
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Indigenous and Diaspora Cultural Preservation 1 activity
- Facilitating historical reconciliation and intergroup relationsUses historical programming to improve relations between Lenape community members and descendants of early Dutch settlers, emphasizing shared history and mutual recognition.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding student and academic research on early New York historyFunds high school and higher education students, as well as a research center, to conduct multi-year research projects on topics including the Original People of New York, daily life in New Amsterdam (1624–1664), and the economic enterprise of New Amsterdam involving the Dutch and First Peoples, with findings published in journals and timelines.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Organizing quadricentennial commemorations of New York City's foundingPlans and hosts a multi-year series of public events, including picnics, presentations, and collaborative commemorations, marking the 400th anniversary of the founding of New York City, with a focus on historical events from 1624 to 1626 and the roles of Indigenous peoples, European settlers, and enslaved individuals.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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2 years on record · 2023–2024
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Colonial Dames of America Partner — Partner organization collaborating with the Quadricentennial Committee to commemorate the 400th anniversary of New York City.
- Dutch West India Company Partner — Referenced as a key historical entity involved in early settlement and land use negotiations in New Amsterdam.
- First Families of New York Partner — Partner organization participating in the NY400 commemoration.
- Holland Society of New York Partner — Leadership overlap with the New York Quadricentennial Committee; Adrian Bogart serves as both 76th President of the Holland Society and Presiding Director General of the Committee.
- Holland Society of New York Partner — Member of the Unity Team leading the NY400 commemoration.
- Huguenot Society of America Partner — Partner organization providing additional historical information about the Flemish Walloons or Huguenots.
- Lenape People Partner — Recognized as Indigenous stewards with whom land use rights for Manhattan were negotiated in 1626.
- Lenape tribe Partner — Collaborated with Lenape members to reinterpret the 1626 land use agreement and improve intergroup relations.
- Lenape-Nation.org Partner — Partner organization providing information on the Lenape people, referenced as a resource for further learning.
- NYQC Network — Hosts final research publications from the Campaign of Learning on its website.
- New Amsterdam History Center Partner — Collaborates on educational resources including the Mapping New Amsterdam Project and 11th-grade curriculum development.
- New Netherland Institute Partner — Partners to provide digital exhibitions and historical resources on New Netherland's history, people, and cultural impact.
- Saint Nicholas Society Partner — Partner organization participating in the NY400 commemoration.
- Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York Partner — Member of the Unity Team leading the NY400 commemoration.
- Society of The First Families of New York Partner — Member of the Unity Team leading the NY400 commemoration.
- Society of the First Families of New York Partner — Collaborates on content related to the history of the First Families of New York as part of the NY400 initiative.
- The Holland Society of New York Partner — Co-founding member organization of the New York Quadracentennial Committee.
- The Holland Society of New York Partner — Partner organization participating in the NY400 commemoration.
- The Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York Partner — Co-founding member organization of the New York Quadracentennial Committee.
- The Society of First Families of New York Partner — Co-founding member organization of the New York Quadracentennial Committee.
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How they approach the work
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- Collaborative Public History Programmingmethodology: collaborative_historical_preservationBy partnering with historical societies, museums, and descendant networks, the organization amplifies the reach and authenticity of historical education and commemoration, because collaborative programming ensures diverse stewardship of history and strengthens community engagement through shared authority.
- Education Through Dual-Perspective Historical Analysismethodology: dual-perspective_historical_analysisBy analyzing early land use negotiations through both colonial and Indigenous perspectives, the organization reconstructs more accurate historical narratives, because dual-perspective analysis reveals contrasting cultural understandings and corrects long-standing misinterpretations of events like the 1626 Manhattan transaction.
- Inclusive Historical Commemoration to Foster Unitymethodology: inclusive_historical_commemorationBy centering commemoration on the diverse contributions of Indigenous peoples, European settlers, enslaved people, and immigrant groups, the organization fosters a shared understanding of New York City’s founding that unifies communities, because inclusive narratives promote collective ownership of history and reduce marginalization.
- Student and Academic Engagement in Historical Researchmethodology: education-through-interactive-resourcesBy supporting student-led and longitudinal academic research, the organization deepens public understanding of colonial New Amsterdam and Indigenous civilizations, because involving scholars and students in reconstructing daily life and cultural systems produces rigorous, accessible knowledge that sustains long-term public learning.