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River Edge Lecture With Historian Russell Shorto To Explore New Jersey's Dutch Roots
A virtual lecture will explore how the English takeover of New Netherland helped shape New York and New Jersey.
RIVER EDGE, NJ — History lovers can explore New Jersey's Dutch roots during an upcoming virtual lecture hosted by the Bergen County Historical Society.
Author Russell Shorto will present "Taking Manhattan (and Losing New Jersey)" on Monday, Nov. 2, from 7 to 8:20 p.m. via Zoom. Attendance is limited to 100 people.
The talk will examine the English takeover of New Netherland in 1664 and how the region's Dutch settlements influenced its culture, politics and commerce.
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Shorto will draw from his books The Island at the Center of the World and Taking Manhattan.
Registration is required, with donation-based tickets ranging from $10.50 to $250, plus a service fee.
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Zoom access information will be provided after registration.
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