The church and its burying ground are not affiliated with sleepy hollow cemetery. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. A suggestible man, crane believes the ghost stories and tales of witchcraft he has heard and read. Sep 28, 2011 with that out of the way imd give jonathan kruks performance of the legend of sleepy hollow at the old dutch church of sleepy hollow five crypts, even if i had never met the man. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow listed on the national register of historic places as. Listed on the national register of historic sites, the old dutch church and its burial grounds is a prominent location in washington irvings legend of sleepy hollow. The old dutch burial ground is the most sacred space in sleepy hollow. As soon as i determined i was taking a trip to new york to visit friends in the summer of 2003, i knew id have to find the time for an excursion 14 miles north of new york city to the town of sleepy hollow to see the fabled sleepy hollow cemetery, made famous in washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow. The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow, in north tarrytown, new york. Although the lantern tour was interesting but was anticlimatic, or rather there. The churchyard is often confused with the contiguous but separate sleepy hollow cemetery.
The legend of sleepy hollow first appeared in washington irvings collection of stories, the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. The starting point for my explorations was the old dutch burying ground which lies to the far right as you enter the front gate. Oct 11, 2014 old dutch church fest runs weekends oct. The legend of sleepy hollow is set circa 1790 in the dutch settlement of tarry town, new york, in a secluded glen called sleepy hollow. The facts behind the legend of sleepy hollow tarrytown. The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow history research society of the tappan zee. Get an answer for what is the setting of the legend of sleepy hollow.
The legend of sleepy hollow at american literature. A handheld guide for a leisurely tour of the old du. The legend of sleepy hollow story by irving britannica. Van tassel, brom bones, and others in the legend of sleepy hollow. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow sleepy hollow, new york. Come to the legend of sleepy hollow reading in old dutch. First record book of the old dutch church of sleepy hollow, organized in 1697 and now the first reformed church of tarrytown, n. The true story behind the legend of sleepy hollow zing.
Two hundredth anniversary of the old dutch church of. Frontpiecepicture of author with protective tissue insert. Master storyteller jonathan kruk offers a dramatic performance of washington irvings classic tale, the legend of sleepy hollow, featuring the headless horseman, ichabod crane, brom bones, and. Halloween is a perfect time to visit sleepy hollow, and a great place to visit is the sleepy hollow cemetery. The legend of sleepy hollow storytelling event irvings legend. It was, in fact, already old when the revolutionary war began. The headless horseman is rumored to haunt these grounds, which are pleasant enough but not especially striking. First record book of the old dutch church of sleepy hollow, orgainized in 1697 and now the first reformed church of tarrytown, n. Exhibition print from the book a journey through literary america chapter on. Old dutch church tours and events visit sleepy hollow. The legend of sleepy hollow, short story by washington irving, first published in the sketch book in 181920 the protagonist of the story, ichabod crane, is a yankee schoolteacher who lives in sleepy hollow, a dutch enclave on the hudson river. It is the second oldest extant church and the 15th oldest extant building in the state. I visited during the day and also did the lantern tour on halloween at 10pm12pm.
Inspired by the 325th anniversary of the old dutch church in 2010, the friends board expanded the groups mission to include the historic church building as well. Ichabod cranes flight from the headless horseman ends at the bridge leading to the yard of the old dutch church. The legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving nook book. Welcome to the sleepy hollow old dutch church page. The legend of sleepy hollow washington irving, 17831859 the story was the longest one published as part of the sketch book, which irving issued using the pseudonym geoffrey crayon in 1820.
First record book of the old dutch church of sleepy hollow organized in 1697 and now the first reformed church of tarrytown, n. New yorks oldest church is celebrating its 330th anniversary this year. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow, listed on the national register of historic places as dutch reformed church sleepy hollow, is a 17thcentury stone church located on albany post road u. There are approximately 1,700 interments in the old dutch burying ground, the majority from the mid 18th century through the late 19th century. Two hundredth anniversary of the old dutch church of sleepy hollow, october 10 and october 11, 1897. Written while irving was living abroad in birmingham, england, the legend of sleepy hollow was first published in 1820. Old dutch burying ground literary america collection of fine art. The legend of sleepy hollow book by washington irving. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow, listed on the national register of historic places as dutch reformed church, is a 17thcentury stone church located on albany post road in sleepy hollow, new york, united states. Along with irvings companion piece, rip van winkle, the legend of sleepy hollow is among the. Oct 29, 2016 the facts behind the legend of sleepy hollow. But scary stories wont stop the towns new schoolmaster, ichabod crane, from crossing the hollow, especially when the beautiful katrina lives on the other side.
The legend of sleepy hollow is a short story by american author, washington irving. The legend of sleepy hollow from the harvard classics 1917, hosted online at. I have an old book the legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving. It was the only church in its region of the lower hudson river valley for more than a century. These readerfavorite tiles are now updated for enhanced common core state standards support, including. It is located in the old dutch burying ground, adjacent to the sleepy hollow. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Oct 28, 20 the village of sleepy hollow isnt all that big, so the main things to see are the old dutch church and the cemetery, which offers a load of different tours. At least thats the legend in the tiny village of tarrytown.
The oldest existing church in new york, the old dutch church of sleepy hollow also known as the dutch reformed church and its twoandahalfacre colonialera burying ground served as the. I have an old book the legend of sleepy hollow by irving. Sleepy hollow cemetery ancient gravestones of the old. Old dutch church of sleepy hollow, sleepy hollow, new york. A record of the early gravestones and their inscriptions perry, william graves on. The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow in north. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow is the oldest church in new york and one of the.
The church and its 3acre burying ground are the very ones from washington irvings short story the legend of sleepy hollow. First record book of the old dutch church of sleepy hollow, organized in 1697, and now the first reformed church of tarrytown, n. Description this is the indispensable guide to the churchyard of washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow. The old burying grounds surrounding the building is the alleged resting place for many of the characters in washington irvings short story. First record book of the old dutch church of sleepy hollow. Since 1985, the friends of the old dutch burying ground has been helping preserve and maintain the historic, indeed legendary, burying ground at the old dutch c.
A record of the early gravestones and their inscriptions. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The truth behind the legend of sleepy hollow world history. The 3acre burying ground around the church is the purported final resting of local citizens who likely inspired irvings characters of katrina van tassel, brom bones, and others in the legend of sleepy hollow, and also of the horseman himself. Tarrytown genealogy in westchester county, new york. Sleepy hollow cemetery ancient gravestones of the old dutch. The book includes many entertaining true tales about the church and its members and is fully illustrated with color photos, art and maps.
An historic plaque in the old dutch burying ground describes the place. Sleepy hollow cemeteryold dutch burying ground sleepy. Best hotels near old dutch church and burying ground, sleepy. It and its fiveacre churchyard feature prominently in washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow. Hotels near old dutch church and burying ground, sleepy hollow on tripadvisor. The gravestone of catriena ecker van tessel, namesake for katrina van tassel in the legend of sleepy hollow, is located near the church.
The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow in tarrytown. Attractions near old dutch church and burying ground. The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow a record of the early gravestones and their inscriptions published by the rand press, boston, 1953. It seems odd that a cemetery would be a tourist attraction but there is something hauntingly beautiful about this particular graveyard. Explore the final resting place of catriena van tessel, hulda the witch, the headless horseman, and many other colorful residents of sleepy hollow. From the listless repose of the place, and the peculiar character of its inhabitants, who are descendants from the original dutch settlers, this sequestered glen has long been known by the name of sleepy hollow, and its rustic lads are called the sleepy hollow boys throughout all the neighboring country.
The old dutch church of sleepy hollow, built 1697 by frederick philipse, first lord of the manor, in use since, except in revolution. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in the old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow in tarrytown, new york, a find a grave cemetery. Sleepy hollow, new york, old dutch church and burying ground. It is often confused with the adjacent but separate sleepy hollow cemetery. Simply because if you think the idea of having the tale told in the old dutch church around halloween sounds like something youd enjoy, his performance is. View all hotels near old dutch church and burying ground on tripadvisor. My personal pictures of the sleepy hollow cemetery and the old dutch burying ground in new york. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow the following is taken from first record book of the old dutch church of sleepy hollow organized in 1697 and now the first reformed church of tarrytown, n. Oude nederlandse kerk van sleepy hollow, listed on the national register of historic places as dutch reformed church sleepy hollow, is a 17thcentury stone church located on albany post road u. The story is set in the dutch settlement of tarry town, new york, in a secluded glen called sleepy hollow, around the year 1790. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Also made famous by washington irvings story, the legend.
The legend of sleepy hollow public domain audiobook at librivox sleepy hollow, a nonfiction description of the storys locale written by washington irving in 1839. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow sleepy hollow, new. Sleepy hollow, new york, old dutch church and burying ground, 1904, historic photo. This is the indispensable guide to the churchyard of washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow. Sleepy hollow cemetery in sleepy hollow, new york, is the final resting place of numerous famous figures, including washington irving, whose story the legend of sleepy hollow is set in the adjacent burying ground at the old dutch church of sleepy hollow. Contact the reformed church of the tarrytowns for information on burials. Founded in 1849, it is adjacent to but separate from the old dutch burying ground. It tells the story of ichabod crane, a lean, lanky, and extremely superstitious schoolmaster from connecticut, who competes with abraham brom bones van brunt, the town rowdy, for the hand of 18yearold katrina van. The old dutch church and burying ground date back to the late 17th century and are the location referenced in washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow. Arranged in eight separate books, all that precede being summed up in the last in a brief recapitulation. This 49page story has generated a 200word glossary.
The text and illustrations used in this ebook are from the revised edition of the sketch book, published in 1863. I routinely assign my students the legend of sleepy hollow, along with a glossary i created to aid them through the often archaic language. Old dutch church headless horseman gifts from sleepy hollow. Old dutch church of sleepy hollow american heritage. Surrounded by and often confused with sleepy hollow cemetery, the church and its burying ground are in fact a separate property owned by the reformed church of the tarrytowns. Flavored with live spooky organ music by jim keyes, kruks spellbinding storytelling captivates all audiences. Y an original translation of its brief historical matter, and a copy, faithful to the letter, of every personal and local name, of its four registers of members, consistorymen, baptisms, and marriages, from its organization to 1791. Sleepy hollow cemeteryold dutch burying ground sleepy hollow.
Everything was fresh and newso fresh that there was a heck of a lot of land to be settled, and people were starting to move westward to do just that. Old dutch church of sleepy hollow and old dutch burying ground, 430 north broadway. The line between historic fact and fiction, or folklore, often becomes blurred as stories are passed down from earlier generations. The vocabulary is sometimes daunting to my students, but also immensely valuable for increasing their overall english skills. Old dutch church and burying ground, sleepy hollow tripadvisor. When the legend of sleepy hollow was published, irvings america still has its baby face and was looking up to big brother europe. Old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow, the churchyard where ichabod crane sought sanctuary. Tales of the old dutch burying ground by frank coleman, editor. Linked forever to halloween, the legend of sleepy hollow is a famous story by washington irving that touches on the culture and many of the traditions of the dutch who inhabited new yorks hudson valley. The legend comes to life with jonathan kruk in the old dutch.
Old dutch church and burying ground, sleepy hollow. A record of the early gravestones and their inscriptions hardcover 1953 by william graves perry author 5. First record book of the old dutch church of sleepy. Listed on the national register of historic sites, the old dutch church and its burial grounds is a prominent location in washington irvings legend of sleepy. The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow database online. Old dutch church and burying ground sleepy hollow, ny. The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow, in north. Interestingly enough the old dutch church cemetery and burial ground is sleepy hollows number one tourist attraction. Sleepy hollow, a nonfiction update on the storys locale, written by washington irving in 1839. View all attractions near old dutch church and burying ground on tripadvisor.
The old dutch church of sleepy hollow is the oldest church in new york and one of the oldest in colonial america. Sleepy hollow cemetery wraps around the old dutch burying ground. We were lucky enough to attend a docents history presentation in the churc. Old dutch church of sleepy hollow and old dutch burying ground, 430 north broadway, sleepy hollow, ny 10591, 9146314497. Deep discussion of themes and meanings in washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow, including the motifs of imagination, superstition, and american values. The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow, in north tarrytown, new york database online. The legend of sleepy hollow is a short story by washington irving contained in his collection the sketch book of geoffrey crayon, gent. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow an excerpt from chronicles of tarrytown and sleepy hollow, by edgar mayhew bacon. The churchyard and sleepy hollow cemetery, itself listed on the register, are to the north. Old dutch burial ground in sleepy hollow, new york find. Graves of people buried in the old dutch church, sleepy hollow ny. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow is 329 years old and is next to its historic burying ground.
Tim burtons sleepy hollow is one of the directors finest works, an oldschool piece of grand guignol featuring 18 count. New york states oldest church is still an active house of worship. It tells the story of ichabod crane, a priggish schoolmaster from connecticut, who is scared away from town by abraham brom bones van brunt, his rival in love for the hand of eighteenyearold katrina van tassel, daughter of baltus. What is the setting of the legend of sleepy hollow.
The old dutch church this church, built in 1685, is the location where the headless horsemans pursuit of ichabod crane comes to an end. Dont miss the old dutch church on your visit to sleepy hollow. The old dutch church overlooks an old cemetery the sleepy hollow. New york history research society of the tappan zee, 1926. Katrina van tassel, brom bones, as well as the headless horseman. While sharing an entrance and being adjacent to and contiguous with sleepy hollow cemetery, the old dutch burial ground is a separate cemetery. Is the legend of sleepy hollow story based on a real.
List of locations related to the legend of sleepy hollow. The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow, 1953. The oldest markers were apparently set in place as early as 1638. Founded around 1685, this is the church and churchyard that appear in washington irving s short story the legend of sleepy hollow. The legend of sleepy hollow simple english wikipedia. Built in the 1690s and completed about 1697, this is the second oldest church building remaining in new york. The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow ancestry. An historic photo view of the old dutch church and burying ground, sleepy hollow, new york. Its rows of antique gravestones present the visitor with a simultaneously beautiful and creepy vision. This is the church described in washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow where ichabod crane escapes from the headless horseman. On mounting a rising ground, which brought the figure of his fellowtraveller in relief against the sky, gigantic in height, and muffled in a cloak, ichabod was horrorstruck on perceiving that he was headless. Founded around 1685, this is the church and churchyard that appear in washington irvings short story the legend of sleepy hollow.
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