Historical Society: Tulips, Tradition & Transatlantic Ties

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History & Genealogy, Featured

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Adult
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Discover Albany’s enduring sister city relationship with Nijmegen, the Netherlands, presented by Jill Knapp and Cheryle Webber from the Dutch Settlers Society of Albany. Established after World War II as a gesture of goodwill following Nijmegen’s wartime devastation, the partnership has fostered decades of cultural exchange and friendship. Learn how this international bond led to Albany’s annual Tulip Festival—sparked by a gift of tulip bulbs from Queen Wilhelmina—and continues today through ongoing exchanges of students, officials, and cultural groups.