Whose Story? Heritage and History in St. Eustatius

St. Eustatius (Statia) is an 8 square mile island in the Caribbean and a Public Entity of the Netherlands. It is known today as the first foreign colony to salute the United States as a sovereign nation, a history that is celebrated every year on November 16 in the Netherlands and United States as Dutch-American Heritage Day and in St. Eustatius as Statia Day. Join archaeologist Fran Mahon as he explores the historical and political implications of Statia Day, and its relevance to St. Eustatius's current standing as an Entity of the Netherlands. *This presentation was originally recorded for the Zwaanendael Museum's 2021 celebration of Dutch-American Heritage Day, and has since been reuploaded with assistance from the St. Eustatius Afrikan Burial Ground Alliance. For more information on the Zwaanendael Museum and St. Eustatius Afrikan Burial Ground Alliance please visit: https://history.delaware.gov/zwaanend... https://steustatiusafrikanburialgroun... About the Speaker Fran Mahon (he/him) is an archaeologist and heritage professional based in Manchester, England. He holds two BA's in Anthropology and Art History from the University of Delaware and an MA in Historical Archaeology from the University of York. His research and work are broadly concerned with issues of colonization, land-use, and heritage. His research can be found at: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3496-2430. Thank you for watching. Connect with the Zwaanendael Museum: Website: https://history.delaware.gov/zwaanend... Instagram: @zwaanendaelmuseum Facebook: / zwaanendael