Even Old New York, was once New Amsterdam…Originally called Manna-hata by the Lenape, New York City began in what is today’s Financial District. This small village of 30 families would quickly go on to become the most famous city in the world. 

Uncover 400 years worth of weird stories and strange facts. We’ll start from  the very beginning. For instance, the punishment for crimes in 1600's New Amsterdam was having your right ear cut off. 

LOCATIONS: 1st Presidential Inauguration, Wall Street, Alexander Hamilton's Grave, Oldest Restaurant (and Take-Out) in NYC, Revolutionary War Prison, Forte Amsterdam, Stone Street, Oldest Dutch Remains, 1700's African-American Burial Ground, Woolworth Building, Original New York Stock Exchange, and much more!