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160th Anniversary CelebrationCelebrate Sleepy Hollow Cemetery's 160th anniversary and the birthday of author Washington Irving. The celebration begins at 11 AM in the Washington Irving Chapel. Enjoy refreshments, free tours to visit famous sites throughout the cemetery, plus other events and activities. Rumors have spread through the peaceful village of Sleepy Hollow that the Headless Horseman may make a brazen appearance during our 160th anniversary celebration! [Read more] |
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Community MausoleumForward-looking in its concept, the community mausoleum honors the cemetery’s past in its architecture and construction. Outside, its stately gray granite and arched gallery evoke the entrance to the cemetery’s 1922 vintage chapel while inside a new chapel lays claim to history and permanence through wood and marble accents as well as a slate roof. |
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Cemetery ToursDig deeper into the history of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and its famous and infamous residents. Learn about a notorious counterfeiter, wealthy merchants, powerful industrialists like Andrew Carnegie and William Rockefeller, and Washington Irving, author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." For something truly unique, try one of our evening tours by lantern light... [Read more] |
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The Legend of Sleepy HollowWondering about The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? We've posted the complete text of Washington Irving's story. "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. A drowsy, dreamy influence seems to hang over the land..." [Read more] |
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Visiting Sleepy HollowEverything you need to start exploring historic Sleepy Hollow. Our visitors guide lists local attractions, restaurants and hotels. There's something for everyone on our big calendar of local events: haunted hayrides, gothic mansions, blazing jack-o'-lanterns, farmers markets, live music, street fairs, parades—and, of course, the Headless Horseman.... [Read more] |
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in the News
Broadcast
- Good Morning America. The headless horseman galloped over the cemetery's rustic bridge on GMA's October 31, 2009 broadcast. Cemetery president Dave Logan made a cameo appearance.
- LXTV. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery's walking tours made an appearance on NBC's local-media channel on October 30, 2009. Our own Jim Logan is interviewed by LXTV's Siafa Lewis.
Internet
- Going Green at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow Patch. "Sleepy Hollow Cemetery recently created Riverview Natural Burial Grounds. It is the only cemetery in Westchester County – and one of three in New York State - to offer this option."
- 10 Spooky Adventure Destinations Around the Globe. National Geographic Adventure. "Made famous by Washington Irving's spooky tale The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, this historic town is the quintessential eerie fall destination . . . At night, visit Irving's headstone as you tour the town graveyard by lantern; you might just hear the faint sound of hooves pounding and heads rolling in the distance."
