Exploration & Discovery

Henry Hudson Meets Indigenous People in Manhattan

Henry Hudson arrived at Manhattan Island, where he encountered the Lenape people, the primary indigenous inhabitants of the region. His journey aboard the ship Half Moon was part of an exploration funded by the Dutch, aiming to find a northeast passage to Asia. Hudson's interactions with the Lenape set the stage for future contact between European settlers and Native Americans, marking a significant moment in the history of North America.

Continue Reading