Visit Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown
Where the Legend Lives
The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, …
The Union Church of Pocantico Hills is a repository of awe-inspiring art by Matisse & Chagall. Stained-glass windows by European masters, commissioned by the Rockefeller family, adorn this unassuming country church. Henri Matisse’s last work, the Rose Window, and nine windows by Marc Chagall create a dramatic combination of light and color, art and spirituality. …
The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, …
Fans of Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst will remember the unmistakable voice of Alicia Renee from the 2021 summer series. Alicia Renee a.k.a. “Bluuwise” - nicknamed for her natural and bright blue eyes - was born in Flint, Michigan (USA) and has been performing on stages since the age of 2. Working, recording, and touring with …
Fans of Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst will remember the unmistakable voice of Alicia Renee from the 2021 summer series. Alicia Renee a.k.a. “Bluuwise” - nicknamed for her natural and bright blue eyes - was born in Flint, Michigan (USA) and has been performing on stages since the age of 2. Working, recording, and touring with …
The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, a registered National Historic Landmark, was created as a summer retreat by tea-importer Joseph Stiner. Its shape was based on the theories of Orson Squire Fowler, a phrenologist, who believed octagonal houses enclosed more space, allowed the sun in at all times, and permitted more views into the landscape. The tour …
Women’s Work exhibition at the Lyndhurst mansion in Tarrytown tracks the deep, pervasive, and continuing influence of the domestic craft tradition in the practice of contemporary women artists. The exhibition explores how this embrace of feminine domesticity as an expression of gender-specific artistic identity was a constant practice for the growing number of women artists who …
Enjoy four free Tuesday evenings of Jazz at Sleepy Hollow's waterfront Horan's Landing Park with Mark Morganelli & The Jazz Forum All-Stars! Flugelhornist Mark Morganelli, with featured artists Eddie Monteiro and Nanny Assis, presents contemporary interpretations of Brazilian classics. Bring a picnic dinner or enjoy local food truck fare while watching the sun set over the …
The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, a registered National Historic Landmark, was created as a summer retreat by tea-importer Joseph Stiner. Its shape was based on the theories of Orson Squire Fowler, a phrenologist, who believed octagonal houses enclosed more space, allowed the sun in at all times, and permitted more views into the landscape. The tour …
Women’s Work exhibition at the Lyndhurst mansion in Tarrytown tracks the deep, pervasive, and continuing influence of the domestic craft tradition in the practice of contemporary women artists. The exhibition explores how this embrace of feminine domesticity as an expression of gender-specific artistic identity was a constant practice for the growing number of women artists who …
Enjoy eight free Thursday evenings of Jazz at Tarrytown's Lyndhurst mansion while watching the sun set over the Hudson River. Picnicking is encouraged! Lyndhurst has also partnered with local caterer Geordane's for preordered food and to-snacks during each show. Wine will be available to purchase ahead of time from MySherry &more Inc ONLY alongside the purchase …
Tarrytown Outdoor Summer Concert Series returns with eleven free evenings of live music at Pierson Park. Enjoy local bands while watching the sun set over the Hudson River! Pack a picnic dinner, chairs or a blanket. Local favorite food trucks are usually on hand to serve up delicious fare, and there are lots of dinner-to-go …
There’s something for everyone in Sleepy Hollow Country—farmers markets, live music, street fairs, historic homes, hiking trails, kayaking and boating on the Hudson River. Halloween season brings even more for the whole family—haunted hayrides, blazing pumpkins, costumed 10K run, Halloween parade, and of course, the Headless Horseman! For the latest on Fall events, visit our guide to Halloween in Sleepy Hollow.