Released as part of the Global Gateway online series from the Library of Congress, this fine collaboration between the Library of Congress and various archives in the Netherlands explores the various aspects of the Dutch presence in America from the early 17th century up to the post World War II period. This first stage of the online project largely explores the period between 1609 and 1664, when the Dutch established the colony of New Netherland, which was largely confined to the Atlantic coast in what is now New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Connecticut. In this section, visitors can read extended essays on various aspects of the Dutch presence in the region, along with perusing various primary documents and looking at a number of unique maps from the period. Some of the themes that will be added to the site over the coming months include explorations of 19th century Dutch migration and Holland-Mania. Many of the materials on the site (and many of the primary documents) are available in Dutch, as well as English.