The legend of sleepy hollow by ideals childrens books. New yorks oldest church is celebrating its 330th anniversary this year. The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow in north tarrytown, new york. Tales of the old dutch burying ground by frank coleman, editor.
The old dutch church in sleepy hollow has been perched on the hill overlooking the pocantico river and the albany post road for well over 300 years. The oldest markers were apparently set in place as early as 1638. Although the lantern tour was interesting but was anticlimatic, or rather there. Seems like it doesnt have much to say, but irving sure knows how to pack a punch. First record book of the old dutch church of sleepy hollow, orgainized in 1697 and now the first reformed church of tarrytown, n. Old dutch church and burying ground, sleepy hollow tripadvisor. Sleepy hollow cemetery in sleepy hollow, new york is on the register of national historic places and the final resting place of legendary author washington irving. View all attractions near old dutch church and burying ground on tripadvisor. Founded around 1685, this is the church and churchyard that appear in washington irvings short story the legend of sleepy hollow. It is often confused with the adjacent but separate sleepy hollow cemetery.
Although irving published his story in 1820, it takes. The real legend of sleepy hollow lost in traduccion. 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. 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. Written while irving was living abroad in birmingham, england, the legend of sleepy hollow was first published in 1820. Purchase a copy of tales of the old dutch burying ground from sleepy hollow gifts, or at the museum shop at philipsburg manor. Sleepy hollow cemetery ancient gravestones of the old dutch. Old dutch church tours and events visit sleepy hollow. The church and its burying ground are not affiliated with sleepy hollow cemetery. First record book of the old dutch church of sleepy hollow, organized in 1697, the first reformed church of tarrytown includes marriages before 1791 ancestry first record book of the old dutch church of sleepy hollow organized in 1697 and now the first reformed church of tarrytown, n.
The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow database online. Christmas eve services at the old dutch church of sleepy hollow. Old dutch church of sleepy hollow, sleepy hollow, new york. When a new book was proposed for the 325th anniversary of old dutch, allen.
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. Tim burtons sleepy hollow is one of the directors finest works, an oldschool piece of grand guignol featuring 18 count em decapitations and six fainting spells from the films star. A foldout map at the center of the book guides you through the churchyard. 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 oldest congregational church in nys, the old dutch church serves its. The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow in north.
Founded in 1849, it is adjacent to but separate from the old dutch burying ground. Sleepy hollow cemeteryold dutch burying ground sleepy. The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow in tarrytown. It was, in fact, already old when the revolutionary war. The old dutch church, which played a prominent role in irvings legend of sleepy hollow, has also played a prominent role in the van tassel family. Along with irvings companion piece, rip van winkle, the legend of.
A complete baptism entry would provide the date of baptism, date of birth, fathers name, mothers given name and surname, childs. Best hotels near old dutch church and burying ground, sleepy. The legend of sleepy hollow by washington irving, paperback. As a young man, washington irving would often sit and look out the window in the above photo, daydreaming and watching the life of the graveyard just outside the three foot thick walls of the. 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 bridge is no longer there but the old dutch church burying ground still is.
Old dutch church and burying ground tarrytown, ny 2020. Explore the final resting place of catriena van tessel, hulda the witch, the headless horseman, and many other colorful residents of sleepy hollow. There are approximately 1,700 interments in the old dutch burying ground, the majority from the mid 18th century through the late 19th century. The old dutch church overlooks an old cemetery the sleepy hollow. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow sleepy hollow, new york. The historic sleepy hollow cemetery in sleepy hollow, new. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow is the oldest church in new york and one of the oldest in colonial america. Best hotels near old dutch church and burying ground. The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow, in north.
First record book of the old dutch church of sleepy hollow. Sleepy hollow, new york, old dutch church and burying ground. Old dutch church and burying ground sleepy hollow, ny. A record of the early gravestones and their inscriptions perry, william graves on. Another of his sources of fearful pleasure was to pass long winter evenings with the old dutch wives, as they sat spinning by the fire, with a row of apples roasting and spluttering along the hearth, and listen to their marvellous tales of ghosts and goblins, and haunted fields, and haunted brooks, and haunted.
Christmas eve services at the old dutch church of sleepy. The minutebook of the christian church of the manor of philipsburgh. Contact the reformed church of the tarrytowns for information on burials. There are two cemeteries nearby, the first is the old dutch burying ground, which is associated with the church. Sleepy hollow cemetery ancient gravestones of the old. It was, in fact, already old when the revolutionary war began. 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. All north american van tassel descendants can trace their lineage back to at least one van tassel ancestor who was a member of this church. The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow ancestry. Sleepy hollow cemeteryold dutch burying ground sleepy hollow. The legend of sleepy hollow storytelling event irvings legend.
The old dutch church of sleepy hollow listed on the national register of historic places as. Park inside the adjacent sleepy hollow cemetery and walk into the churchyard. The legend of sleepy hollow at american literature. New york states oldest church is still an active house of worship.
I thought you might like to see a cemetery for the old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow i found on. Incorporated in 1849 as tarrytown cemetery, the site posthumously honored irvings. Feb 21, 2016 sleepy hollow cemetery is at its finest in late fall when the foliage is at its most fiery and youknowwho is making his immortal rounds. New york history research society of the tappan zee, 1926 ocolc987968125. A foldout map at the center of the book guides you through the colonialera churchyard and its historic residents. The old dutch burying ground of sleepy hollow, in north tarrytown, new york. 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. An historic photo view of the old dutch church and burying ground, sleepy hollow, new york. Stunning ancient highgate cemetery, lets walk along its hidden paths. Sleepy hollow, new york, old dutch church and burying. Oct 11, 2014 old dutch church fest runs weekends oct. Selfguided tours of the 3acre grounds are available yearround. Park inside the adjacent sleepy hollow cemetery and walk into. You can use the back to the old site link in the yellow bar at the top of each page to return to the old site for now.
As a young man, washington irving would often sit and look out the window in the above photo, daydreaming and watching the life of the graveyard just outside. Master storyteller jonathan kruk offers a dramatic performance of washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow, featuring the headless horseman, ichabod crane, brom bones, and katrina van tassel. Dec 20, 20 join us for candlelight christmas eve services at the historic old dutch church of sleepy hollow, tuesday, dec. Sleepy hollow cemetery is at its finest in late fall when the foliage is at its most fiery and youknowwho is making his immortal rounds. Some of the characters names or at least part of them from the story even appear on some of the gravestones, leading many to speculate irving based some of his characters on real. The old dutch burial ground, with its multitude of weathered gravestones, is the most venerable property in sleepy hollow. Join us for candlelight christmas eve services at the historic old dutch church of sleepy hollow, tuesday, dec. Incorporated in 1849 as tarrytown cemetery, the site posthumously honored irvings request that it change its name to sleepy hollow cemetery. Old dutch church headless horseman gifts from sleepy hollow.
Hotels near old dutch church and burying ground, sleepy hollow on tripadvisor. It was the only church in its region of the lower hudson river valley for more than a century. The legend of sleepy hollow is a short story by american author, washington irving. Halloween is a perfect time to visit sleepy hollow, and a great place to visit is the sleepy hollow cemetery. Oct 24, 2012 the climax of the story takes place on a bridge near an old dutch burying ground. What is the setting of the legend of sleepy hollow. According to their website, sleepy hollow cemetery is often confused with the contiguous old dutch church and its 2acre colonialera burying ground.
A handheld guide for a leisurely tour of the old dutch cemetery in sleepy hollow, ny. Oct 09, 2011 the old dutch church of sleepy hollow is the oldest church in new york and one of the oldest in colonial america. 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. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow sleepy hollow, new. The legend comes to life with jonathan kruk in the old dutch. The old dutch burial ground is the most sacred space in sleepy hollow. The legend comes to life with jonathan kruk in the old. Welcome to the sleepy hollow old dutch church page. Yonkers historical and library association, 1901 registers of births, etc 252 pages. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow is the oldest church in new york and one of the. The churchyard and sleepy hollow cemetery, itself listed on the register, are to the north.
Sleepy hollow cemetery and the old dutch burying grounds. Tarrytown genealogy in westchester county, new york. This is the indispensable guide to the churchyard of washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow. Its rows of antique gravestones present the visitor with a simultaneously beautiful and creepy vision. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you.
First record book of the old dutch church of sleepy. Old dutch church of sleepy hollow and old dutch burying ground, 430 north broadway, sleepy hollow, ny 10591, 9146314497. Old dutch burial ground in sleepy hollow, new york find. Also made famous by washington irvings story, the legend. A record of the early gravestones and their inscriptions. It and its fiveacre 2 ha churchyard feature prominently in washington irvings the legend of.
First penned in 1820, washington irvings humorous, yet. The legend of sleepy hollow and other stories there is a sequestered glen off the east coast of the hudson, which has long continued under the sway of some witching power. This church is the setting that washington irving used in his short story titled, the legend of sleepy hollow. Flavored with live spooky organ music by jim keyes, kruks spellbinding storytelling captivates all.
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. By calling the story a legend, irving places it in history with other great legends, like atlantis, the fountain of youth, or the legends of the fall. Old dutch church and burying ground, sleepy hollow. The other consideration of the setting of washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow is the time period in which the story took place.
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