History
The work of the Fleming who charted the earth, the sea and the sky, comes to life in a new digital exhibition...more
Featured/News
New York has also joined in celebrations of the 500th birthday of the Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator, with a small but fascinating exhibition...more
Gerard Mercator, the famous cartographer, was born in Rupelmonde in 1512. Next year his city of birth will celebrate his five hundredth birthday in...more
The Government of Flanders, Belgium will be commemorating the Centennial of the First World War with many special events during the period 2014-2018...more
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Information
The contribution of Flemings and Belgians to the history of the USA is inversely proportionate to the size of their country. Below are just a few...more
Abstract:
Conventional genealogy relies on documents that can contain errors, may have been written to mislead, or could be partially destroyed....more
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Upcoming History Events
Upcoming History Events
02/17/2012 - 06/03/2012
Peter Paul Rubens: Impressions of a Master: Peter Paul Rubens: Impressions of a Master showcases the work of one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time: the Flemish Baroque...more
03/13/2012 - 09/29/2012
Mercator Exhibition at the NYPL Library: To celebrate the 500th birthday of the Flemish geographer, engraver, and scientific instrument, map, and globemaker Gerardus Mercator, the Lionel...more
05/07/2012 - 06/24/2012
Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo collection exhibition at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts: The Boston Museum of Fine Arts is currently showing an exhibition consisting of Dutch and Flemish masterpieces from the collection of Rose-Marie and...more
05/24/2012 - 7:00pm
Calling All Belgian Americans: A collaboration of Detroit area Belgian groups is holding an informational Expo on Thursday, May 24th @ 7:00pm. Presentations will include: “...more
05/25/2012
In Flanders Fields Memorial: On the occasion of Memorial Day and to remember all those who fought "In Flanders Fields" during World War I, Flanders House will be...more
09/21/2012 - 09/23/2012
International Centennial Conference: A Century in the Shadow of the First World War: As we approach the 100th anniversary of the First World War in 2014, the National World War I Museum is honored to host this conference, spotlighting...more
Locations
Locations
Museum of Modern Art: Founded in 1929 as an educational institution, The Museum of Modern Art is dedicated to being the...more
Governors Island: The Native Americans of the Manhattan region referred to the Island as Pagganck (“Nut Island...more
Ellis Island: From 1892 to 1954, over twelve million immigrants entered the United States through the portal of...more
Classifieds
Help Red Star Line Documentary: Canvas, a TV channel of the Flemish Radio and TV (VRT), has...more

