Visits to the Wyckoff House in 1963 and 2002 instilled in me the preservation instinct to prevent the senseless obliteration of our history. Here on an urban landscape is a precious little acreage that reminds us of our ancient agricultural heritage. Thanks be to the association of descendants who rescued the property and house from almost certain destruction in the 20th century. Hopefully, the temptation to spoil the rural ambience by building a modern visitors center on the property will be resisted in the 21st century, and the goal of descendants will now be focussed on acquisition and improvement of...
Read moreMy kids and I attended a Juneteenth event here. We brought our compostable produce to add to their bin, which we did. We were greeted and enjoyed something like a hot sorrel cider, cherries, and blueberries a feature of their every 3rd Saturday Family day event. The area is green and lush with vegetation. While tours of the house are not being facilitated at the moment there is a guided tour online at Gesso for those wanting to know more. Two chickens roamed freely and we very sociable to a...
Read moreI am Hollander, I'm proud that my parents are the founders of that country. Cheese and Mills. Harlem, Brooklyn, New Utrecht, Long Island, Staten Island, Hempstead, Flushing, Williamsburg, Wallstreet, Amsterdam Avenue. Proud Proud.
My last name is from Berkel who have ever been emigrated to USA, and now they are called Berkely's family. Mainly make industrial machines.
I Am Proud!!! To Be A Dutchman!!!
I Love New Amsterdam York
Well-Hardened and Hardworking People!!!
Orange Above!!! ...
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