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Historic Contact PeriodÂ
Historic Contact PeriodÂ
(1620 - 1700)🚢
(1620 - 1700)🚢
The Historic Contact Period began with the 1609 voyage of Henry Hudson and the subsequent establishment of the Dutch colony of New Netherland in 1624.
Dutch Influence: As New Netherland grew, Dutch influence extended to Long Island, bringing them into contact with the local Massapeag group at Fort Neck.
Profound Impact: The Dutch were primarily a business enterprise focused on trade and land holdings. However, their arrival brought disease, land disruption, and a transformative change for the Indigenous populations.
Dutch Leadership during Historic Contact
Dutch Leadership during Historic Contact
The Dutch Leader who ordered Fort Massapeag be built by request of sachem Tackapausha – Peter Stuyvesant, (1612–1672) was the Dutch Director General of New Amsterdam during the time of historic contact. He worked closely with the leader of the Massapeag, Tackapausha, on matters related to Lenape living in Fort Neck during the 1600s. After a request from Tackapausha, the Dutch leader ordered the construction of a trading post and fort to provide safety and commerce for the Massapeag and nearby Dutch settlers. The result was Fort Massapeag built circa 1656. Image courtesy Wikipedia commons - Art-work number 127122.
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