PA history

PA history from 1600 to 1700

Period: Oct 1, 1600 to Oct 1, 1700

Hudson explores future PA

Jan 20, 1609

Holland hires Henry Hudson to explore the land that will be PA.

New Ampsterdam

Oct 4, 1640

English troops occupy New Amsterdam, PA remains a part of amsterdam colony

Tinicum island established

Oct 4, 1643

Swede's establish permanent towwns in PA ( Tinicum island )

Penn born

Oct 24, 1644

William Penn, founder of Pa, is born.

King signs Charter

Mar 4, 1681

King Charles II signs charter of PA

Duke of York deeded counties of Deleware

Oct 4, 1682

The Duke of York deeded William Penn the three lower counties of Deleware.