Beverwijck was a fur-trading community north of Fort Orange on the Hudson River in New Netherland that was to become Albany, New York, when the English took control of the colony in 1664.
The first European group to control Staten Island was the Dutch. They established a settlement called "Beverwijck" in the early 17th century as part of their broader efforts to colonize parts of North America. In 1664, the English seized control of the island, along with other Dutch territories in the region.
Originally part of Dutch territory in North America, the city of Albany was founded by Dutch fur traders as two different, Fort Nassau in 1614 and Fort Orange in 1624. A population settled in the area and formed a town that was named "Beverwijck". In 1664 the English gained control of the area and renamed the city "Albany" after the Duke of Albany, the future King of England, James II.
Originally part of Dutch territory in North America, the city of Albany was founded by Dutch fur traders as two different, Fort Nassau in 1614 and Fort Orange in 1624. A population settled in the area and formed a town that was named "Beverwijck". In 1664 the English gained control of the area and renamed the city "Albany" after the Duke of Albany, the future King of England, James II.