Grachtengordel in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

In Gratitude for the Dutch Support of the American Revolution

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 2023

1. In Gratitude for the Dutch Support of the American Revolution Marker

Inscription. In 1782, in this building, John Adams, America's first ambassador to the Netherlands, met banker Jan Willink to arrange loans to help establish the independence of the United States. The diplomatic relationship enjoyed today between the two countries is one of America's oldest continuous friendships.

Erected 2021 by Daughters of the American Revolution National Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #02 John Adams series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.

Location. 52° 22.072′ N, 4° 53.181′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Grachtengordel. Marker is on Herengracht, 0.3 kilometers north of Leidsegracht, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Herengracht 386, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1016 EK, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gisèle (within shouting distance of this marker); Keizersgracht 456-462 Residences (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Joes Kloppenburg (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Gerrit van Arkel (1858-1918) (approx. 0.3 kilometers

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away); Raspuispoort / “Grating House” Gate (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Het Begijnhof (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Taeke Ferwerda and Siebren van der Baan Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Tante (“Aunt”) Leen (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . DAR Facebook posting on the marker dedication (October 15, 2021).

Excerpt: Never in the history of DAR have representatives from the organization visited the Netherlands to express our gratitude to the Dutch for their financial support of our American Revolution — until now! It was the highest privilege to unveil a permanent DAR historic marker on the Museum of the Canals in Amsterdam in the very building where our first foreign ambassador John Adams signed the loan for what would be equivalent to $200 billion today (and thereby forcing the Netherlands into war with Great Britain). In fact, this special ceremony began inside the museum — in the very room where the transaction took place (on the original wooden floor)!

(Submitted on May 7, 2023.)

In Gratitude for the Dutch Support of the American Revolution Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 2023

2. In Gratitude for the Dutch Support of the American Revolution Marker - wide view

In Gratitude for the Dutch Support of the American Revolution Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 2023

3. In Gratitude for the Dutch Support of the American Revolution Marker - wider view

The marker is mounted to the left of the door of the Grachtenmuseum / Museum of the Canals.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.