Our Purpose
Our purpose is to:
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Perform research and education about those hardy and enterprising early ancestors from the Netherlands who concentrated their efforts, labor, and skills in building the enduring greatness of the United States of America;
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Educate, preserve, and increase the knowledge of the history of Dutch settlement of the United States of America by the preservation of documents and the recording of family histories, lineages, and traditions; and
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Be involved in charitable and educational efforts and to support patriotic, genealogical, literary, historical, and social activities that further the purposes and objectives of this Society within our country.
Join us in Preserving the Legacy of the Dutch in AmericaÂ
We are a dedicated society of genealogists and historians committed to the study and preservation of Dutch colonial heritage. Our mission is to bridge the gap between ancestral lines and the vibrant history of the New Netherlands and North America, ensuring that the stories of our forebears remain accessible to future generations.
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Eligibility
Open to most descendants of Dutch Colonial heritage or those descended from a native of The Netherlands who settled in the U.S.A. after April 19, 1775.
Sociability
We meet annually in April at The Army and Navy Club on Farragut Square in Washington, D.C., during "hereditary fortnight."
Application
Upon the invitation of the President General, submit your ancestral documentation and your family's connection to the Dutch Colonial era.