Come Visit New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam. patterned very much after its namesake in Holland, houses are constructed after the style of those left behind. close together and facing the street at one end. Built high off the ground, the tall two- or three-story homes are characterized by doorsteps with steps leading up on either side, inviting friends to stop and chat for a while. Bricks were laid in bright patterns, producing colorful effects from a distance. Much like Holland, New Amsterdam is surrounded on three sides by water, with canals flowing throughout the city, taking the place of roads in many areas.
Not only in appearance, but also in habits and customs, life carries on in much the same style as in the homeland. A boy sounding his horn as he passes through the city led the cattle in and out to pasture daily. Other animals, such as pigs and geese, roaming freely through the streets are a common sight. At night, watchmen patrol the neighborhoods, calling out the hour and sounding their alarms if they spot a fire or suspicious-looking character. Religion and education are very important to the colonists. The schoolmaster teaches not only reading, writing, and arithmetic, but also give daily lessons from the Bible and instruction in worship. Although the residents are hard-working people, they still enjoy celebrating holidays and times of fun and recreation. Picnics are very popular activities, often ending in a game of lawn bowling. The citizens of New Amsterdam love winter sports. They love ice skating and sledding as they are the favorite sports back in Holland.
We hope to see you here soon. We know you will love it. …show more content…
“New York Colony.” New York Colony ***, www.landofthebrave.info/new-york-colony.htm.
“Colonial New York.” Usa History, usahistory.info/colonies/New-York.html.
January, Brendan. The Thirteen Colonies. Children's Press,
New Amsterdam. patterned very much after its namesake in Holland, houses are constructed after the style of those left behind. close together and facing the street at one end. Built high off the ground, the tall two- or three-story homes are characterized by doorsteps with steps leading up on either side, inviting friends to stop and chat for a while. Bricks were laid in bright patterns, producing colorful effects from a distance. Much like Holland, New Amsterdam is surrounded on three sides by water, with canals flowing throughout the city, taking the place of roads in many areas.
Not only in appearance, but also in habits and customs, life carries on in much the same style as in the homeland. A boy sounding his horn as he passes through the city led the cattle in and out to pasture daily. Other animals, such as pigs and geese, roaming freely through the streets are a common sight. At night, watchmen patrol the neighborhoods, calling out the hour and sounding their alarms if they spot a fire or suspicious-looking character. Religion and education are very important to the colonists. The schoolmaster teaches not only reading, writing, and arithmetic, but also give daily lessons from the Bible and instruction in worship. Although the residents are hard-working people, they still enjoy celebrating holidays and times of fun and recreation. Picnics are very popular activities, often ending in a game of lawn bowling. The citizens of New Amsterdam love winter sports. They love ice skating and sledding as they are the favorite sports back in Holland.
We hope to see you here soon. We know you will love it. …show more content…
“New York Colony.” New York Colony ***, www.landofthebrave.info/new-york-colony.htm.
“Colonial New York.” Usa History, usahistory.info/colonies/New-York.html.
January, Brendan. The Thirteen Colonies. Children's Press,