On May 24, 1626, a historic transaction took place between Dutch colonists and the Native peoples of Manhattan Island, marking a significant turning point in the history of European colonization in North America. On that day, the director-general of New Netherland, Peter Minuit, purchased #Manhattan Island from the Lenape Native Americans, establishing the foundation for what would later become the city of New York ... #history https://wakonda666.blogspot.com/2023/05/24th-may-1626-peter-minuit-bought.html