History of Albany, New York (1664–1784) state capital in the United States. In the period leading up to the Second Anglo-Dutch War, King Charles II of England granted the land from Maine to Delaware, which included all of New Netherland, to his brother James, Duke of York. In April 1664 four ships with a combined 450-men fighting force set sail for New Amsterdam. Fort Orange was surrendered to the English 16 days after New Amsterdam (the city of New York). Surrender terms at New Amsterdam were quite generous. Fort Orange was renamed Fort Albany, and the village of Beverswyck was renamed Albany, in honor of the
Museum of the City of New York contemporary video, photography, and interactive digital experiences. Until November 26, 2017, the "Rhythm and Power: Salsa in New York" exhibit is open to explore by museumgoers. It features clothing, awards, and other items from various Latin American Pop and Salsa artists. The exhibit also sheds light on Salsa as a social movement from the 1960s to now. Museum of the City of New York The Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) is a history and art museum in New York City, New York. It was founded by Henry Collins Brown, in 1923 to preserve and present the history