Social Scientist’s Guide to New York City
New York City skyline in 2018.
New Amsterdam
Learn about New York City’s origin as a Dutch East India Company trading outpost.
The White House in Washington, D.C.
Hamilton Grange in New York City.
Plaque marking the site of the Second Presidential Mansion in New York City.
When New York City Was America’s Capital
Learn about the short period during which New York City was America’s capital, why it lost that title, and where you can find remnants of this era in the city’s history.