Spotlight On New York

Key Leaders in Colonial New York

New York would not be the state it is today without the many strong leaders of its past. This fascinating resource examines some of the most influential men and women in New York’s early history, including Peter Minuit, Sybil Ludington, Peter Stuyvesant, Red Jacket, and George Clinton. Entertaining biographical information is woven into the narrative of New York history and is presented along with primary source documents and paintings supporting the contributions of these early luminaries.