Dr. David Voorhees honored with Knighthood

Dr. David Voorhees has been honored by HRH Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands for his outstanding work as editor of de Halve Maen, his work on the Leisler Papers, and published works on the history of New Netherland. David has become a Member of the Order of Orange Nassau. The ceremony of the decoration took place on the Queens birthday, April 30, 2010. The Consul General of the Netherlands, the Honorable Gajus Scheltema, represented the Queen in doing the honor of presenting the medal to David.