Dutch colonists bought land [from whom?] near Claverack in 1649 and 1667. As more Dutch arrived, the region slowly developed. In 1664, the English took over New Netherland and renamed it the "Province of New York"; they also renamed Fort Orange "Albany".
Dutch colonists bought land [from whom?] near Claverack in 1649 and 1667 As more Dutch arrived, the region slowly developed. In 1664, the English took over New Netherla.nd and renamed it the "Province of New York"; they also renamed Fort Orange "Albany".