Seeking a shortcut to Asia through the fabled Northwest Passage in the New World, explorer Henry Hudson, sailing for the Dutch, laid claim to the region now known as New York and the Hudson River Valley. By 1624,merchants from the Dutch West India Co. founded the colony of New Netherland and established New Amsterdam as its capital city. Learn the tumultuous history of this ragtag settlement, one that was made up of a remarkable multitude of nationalities and religions, much like its future incarnation - New York City.
Rich in the history of the early settlers, this intriguing program highlights key aspects of colonial settlement in the New World. Young viewers will learn about the motivations behind early European exploration and settlement by the English, Spanish, French and Dutch.
Tracy and Greg, wondering what life for the Pilgrims was really like, blast back in time to the original Plimoth Plantation of 1620, the first colonial settlement in southern New England. Follow along as they learn about daily life and culture, the roles of Pilgrim men and women, the voyage of the Mayflower and the importance of the Mayflower Compact. They begin to understand that thanksgiving for the Pilgrims was a daily practice, not just a feast held once a year.
