Where the Legend Lives
The Original Knickerbocker Tour: Washington Irving & "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour walking tour through the south end of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. You'll get to know Washington Irving—the man behind the Headless Horseman, Ichabod Crane, and Katrina Van Tassel—and discover why the writer who …
Step back in time and explore Sleepy Hollow Cemetery by kerosene lantern light. This two-hour evening walk is the perfect introduction to why these storied grounds are so famous—an atmospheric journey through history under the glow of flickering flame. Your guide leads you past the resting places of titans of industry like Andrew Carnegie and …
Join Sara Mascia and Tara Van Tassell of our local historical society as they share stories of intriguing residents and some of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery's world-famous inhabitants—and let you guess who counts as good, bad, or unusual. You'll meet locals like poet and eccentric Minna Irving, chocolatier William Wallace, and beloved neighbor "Uncle" Washington Irving, …
The true stories on this two-hour lantern tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery are so grim, you just might have nightmares! Curious to learn about a family that lost 5 children one terrible afternoon, or a horrific murder that led police on a multi-state chase? Maybe you’d like to hear about a son who shot his …
The Original Knickerbocker Tour: Washington Irving & "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour walking tour through the south end of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. You'll get to know Washington Irving—the man behind the Headless Horseman, Ichabod Crane, and Katrina Van Tassel—and discover why the writer who …
Soak up the beauty of this 177-year old cemetery while your guide regales you with stories of the fascinating people resting here in peace. This two-hour daytime walk is the perfect way "to have a colloquy among the tombs" as Washington Irving, famous author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", did himself back in 1849. You'll …
The Original Knickerbocker Tour: Washington Irving & "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour walking tour through the south end of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. You'll get to know Washington Irving—the man behind the Headless Horseman, Ichabod Crane, and Katrina Van Tassel—and discover why the writer who …
For one night only, enjoy special access to some of the most impressive private mausoleums on the grounds of this 177-year-old cemetery. Enjoy champagne cocktails and light refreshments as we unveil these secret places! Learn the remarkable history of the families they were built for, revel in the beauty of their design and decoration, and …
The true stories on this two-hour lantern tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery are so grim, you just might have nightmares! Curious to learn about a family that lost 5 children one terrible afternoon, or a horrific murder that led police on a multi-state chase? Maybe you’d like to hear about a son who shot his …
Join us for a Murder Mystery experience as we celebrate Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"! "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" was published just over 200 years ago, and the literate world is holding a convention to celebrate! Plus, convention organizers promise a spectacular revelation--the discovery of Irving's initial draft, which is scheduled to …
Join Sara Mascia and Tara Van Tassell of our local historical society as they share stories of intriguing residents and some of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery's world-famous inhabitants—and let you guess who counts as good, bad, or unusual. You'll meet locals like poet and eccentric Minna Irving, chocolatier William Wallace, and beloved neighbor "Uncle" Washington Irving, …
The true stories on this two-hour lantern tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery are so grim, you just might have nightmares! Curious to learn about a family that lost 5 children one terrible afternoon, or a horrific murder that led police on a multi-state chase? Maybe you’d like to hear about a son who shot his …
Join us for a Murder Mystery experience as we celebrate Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"! "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" was published just over 200 years ago, and the literate world is holding a convention to celebrate! Plus, convention organizers promise a spectacular revelation--the discovery of Irving's initial draft, which is scheduled to …
Join Sara Mascia and Tara Van Tassell of our local historical society as they share stories of intriguing residents and some of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery's world-famous inhabitants—and let you guess who counts as good, bad, or unusual. You'll meet locals like poet and eccentric Minna Irving, chocolatier William Wallace, and beloved neighbor "Uncle" Washington Irving, …
The true stories on this two-hour lantern tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery are so grim, you just might have nightmares! Curious to learn about a family that lost 5 children one terrible afternoon, or a horrific murder that led police on a multi-state chase? Maybe you’d like to hear about a son who shot his …
Join Halloween artist Heather Gleason as she teaches you the step-by-step process of painting your own Headless Horseman Painting! Each participant will receive a 11 x 14" prepared canvas panel, …
The true stories on this two-hour lantern tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery are so grim, you just might have nightmares! Curious to learn about a family that lost 5 children one terrible afternoon, or a horrific murder that led police on a multi-state chase? Maybe you’d like to hear about a son who shot his …
Join The Time Traveller as he recounts his epic journey into the distant future in this adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic novel, performed by David Neilsen. Is his tale of Eloi, Morlocks, and a world both pristine and dangerous a figment of his imagination — or an ominous glimpse into our own dystopian future? Visit …
Join The Time Traveller as he recounts his epic journey into the distant future in this adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic novel, performed by David Neilsen. Is his tale of Eloi, Morlocks, and a world both pristine and dangerous a figment of his imagination — or an ominous glimpse into our own dystopian future? Visit …
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde One man, two natures. The brilliant Dr. Henry Jekyll is convinced that the evil in man is a quality that can be stripped away from his soul. But when he experiments upon himself to prove his point, he gives that evil a chance to roam free …
The true stories on this two-hour lantern tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery are so grim, you just might have nightmares! Curious to learn about a family that lost 5 children one terrible afternoon, or a horrific murder that led police on a multi-state chase? Maybe you’d like to hear about a son who shot his …
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde One man, two natures. The brilliant Dr. Henry Jekyll is convinced that the evil in man is a quality that can be stripped away from his soul. But when he experiments upon himself to prove his point, he gives that evil a chance to roam free …
The true stories on this two-hour lantern tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery are so grim, you just might have nightmares! Curious to learn about a family that lost 5 children one terrible afternoon, or a horrific murder that led police on a multi-state chase? Maybe you’d like to hear about a son who shot his …
Bram Stoker's Dracula comes to life for one night only at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery's Washington Irving Memorial Chapel. This adaptation, drawn from Stoker's original 1897 text, follows the bloodthirsty Count, his naive solicitor Jonathan Harker, and vampire hunter Dr. Abraham Van Helsing in the Gothic horror tale that started it all. The Headless Horseman isn't …
Bram Stoker's Dracula comes to life for one night only at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery's Washington Irving Memorial Chapel. This adaptation, drawn from Stoker's original 1897 text, follows the bloodthirsty Count, his naive solicitor Jonathan Harker, and vampire hunter Dr. Abraham Van Helsing in the Gothic horror tale that started it all. The Headless Horseman isn't …
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.