Sleepy hollow and the old dutch church are just a mile north of the town of tarrytown, new york. The old dutch church the old dutch church in sleepy hollow has been designated a national historic landmark since 1961. The old dutch church shown below was built from 1685 to 1699 by lord of philipsburg manor, frederick philipse, and is the oldest church and the 15th. View all attractions near old dutch church and burying ground on tripadvisor. In the opening paragraphs of washington irvings story the legend of sleepy hollow, mr.
The church is open on many weekend afternoons in summer and fall. Photo, print, drawing old dutch church in sleepy hollow, tarrytown, n. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow an excerpt from chronicles of tarrytown and sleepy hollow, by edgar mayhew bacon. The facts behind the legend of sleepy hollow tarrytown. Sleepy hollow cemetery begins where the old burial grounds end. Attractions near old dutch church and burying ground. The legend of sleepy hollow as youve never heard it before master storytellers offer dramatic performances of washington irvings classic tale, featuring the headless horseman, ichabod crane, brom bones, and katrina van tassel. If you are looking for old dutch church of sleepy hollow travel information, expedia has you covered. First record book of the old dutch church of sleepy hollow, orgainized in 1697 and now the first reformed church of tarrytown, n. Hulda, the witch that put a spell on sleepy hollow, healed.
Revolutionary war patriots buried in old dutch churchyard part 2. 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 church finally agreed to give her an unmarked plot, which according to, is at the north side of the old dutch church. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow, listed on the national register of historic places as dutch reformed church sleepy hollow, is a 17th century stone church located on albany post road u. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow is the oldest church in new york and one of the oldest in colonial america. The church and its 3acre burying ground are the very ones from washington irvings short story. The roof of the church carries two weathervanes, which became the focus of an amusing observation by irving. Apr 17, 2018 beautifully filmed in sleepy hollow s 1685 old dutch church, the actual setting of irvings legend, this iconic church is the oldest religious building in ny. Old dutch church in sleepy hollow massachusetts vintage bandw albertype postcard bandw old sleepy postcard hollow in vintage church dutch albertype massachusetts. Often referred to as the cathedral of kingston, the old dutch church was a part of the dutch colonial village of wiltwyck which was a trading outpost in the colony of new netherland. Old dutch church headless horseman gifts from sleepy hollow.
Legends and lore of the oldest church in new york at. I was expecting this to be a bit thin in regard to content i purchased it primarily for the photography, but i was pleasantly surprised to find that the book covers everything that you could possibly want to know about the old dutch church, and in great detail. All north american belyea descendants can trace their lineage back to at least one belyea ancestor who was a member of this church. Old dutch church of sleepy hollow and old dutch burying ground, 430 north broadway, sleepy hollow, ny 10591, 9146314497. Jonathan kruk old dutch church of sleepy hollow new york. 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. Founded around 1685, this is the church and churchyard that appear in washington irvings short story the legend of sleepy hollow. It was, in fact, already old when the revolutionary war began. Jonathan kruk old dutch church sleepy hollow new york. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow introductory statement. The gravestone of catriena ecker van tessel, namesake for katrina van tassel in the legend of sleepy hollow, is located near the church. Old dutch church of sleepy hollow american heritage.
Search and compare airfares on tripadvisor to find the best flights for your trip to sleepy hollow. Title old dutch church in sleepy hollow, tarrytown, n. It was the only church in its region of the lower hudson river valley for more than a century. Welcome to the sleepy hollow old dutch church page.
Come to the legend of sleepy hollow reading in old dutch. Old dutch burial ground in sleepy hollow, new york find a. 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. The church was not organized till 1697, and it had no settled pastor till 1785. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow sleepy hollow, new. Cool as hell, and worth the trip up to see it every time im in ny. First record book of the old dutch church of sleepy hollow, organized in 1697 and now the first reformed church of tarrytown, n. First record book of the old dutch church of sleepy hollow organized in 1697 and now the first reformed church of tarrytown, n.
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. Old dutch church of sleepy hollow 42 n broadway tarrytown, ny. The legend of sleepy hollow, a dramatic retelling by. By the church, you have headstones so old the writing is worn away. 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 stars aligned in 2019, with the 200th anniversary of washington irvings story, the seventieth anniversary of disneys the legend of sleepy hollow, and the twentieth anniversary of tim burtons sleepy hollow. I trekked up to the real sleepy hollow, and this is what i found.
First record book of the old dutch church of sleepy. Old dutch burial ground in sleepy hollow, new york find. Visit old dutch church of sleepy hollow in white plains. The geographical region defined by the first waterfall encountered on a river. I entered via the main gate of the sleepy hollow cemetery for a mostly down hill walk and picked up a map. Master storyteller jonathan kruk offers a dramatic performance of washington irvings classic tale, the legend of sleepy hollow, featuring the. The church was not organized till 1697, and it had not settled pastor till 1785.
The old dutch church of sleepy hollow sleepy hollow, new york. For more information on the sleepy hollow cemetery and the old dutch burying ground, see. The following is taken from chronicles of tarrytown and sleepy hollow, by edgar mayhew bacon. Old dutch church of sleepy hollow wikimedia commons.
A bride leaves for the old dutch church in sleepy hollow, new york, 1987. It was, in fact, already old when the revolutionary war. The village is located on the east bank of the hudson river, about 30 miles 48 km north of new york city, and is served by the philipse manor stop on the metronorth hudson line. New york states oldest church is still an active house of worship. Old dutch church of sleepy hollow 42 n broadway tarrytown. The church and its 3acre burying ground are the very ones from washington irvings short story the legend of sleepy hollow. This really is a musthave for anyone interested in the history of sleepy hollow. In 1926 the history research society of the tappan zee had published. The first reformed church of tarrytown, familiarly known as the old dutch church of sleepy hollow, grew out of a religious life that had, long before the church s organization, been expressing itself through informal house meetings. It was an easy walk to samuel gompers and andrew carnegies gravestones. Sleepy hollow cemetery is located near tarrytown sleepy hollow, westchester county, new york.
A pipe emits poisonous gases in a flame produced by oil production, april 1948. It is often confused with the adjacent but separate sleepy hollow cemetery. The church and surrounding cemetery are fascinating, filled with history. 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. Located in the sleepy hollow cemetery, the old dutch church is full of historic context and stories about the legend of sleepy hollow and the headless horseman. Visit old dutch church of sleepy hollow in white plains expedia. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow, built 1697 by frederick philipse, first lord.
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. Tarrytown genealogy in westchester county, new york. First record book of the old dutch church of sleepy hollow. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow, built 1697 by frederick philipse, first lord of the manor, in use since except in revolution. Old dutch church and burying ground, sleepy hollow tripadvisor. Krystal madison the witch of sleepy hollow says on her website that tourists from all over the world still search to the cemetery for her unmarked grave. The legend of sleepy hollow storytelling event irvings legend. While sharing an entrance and being adjacent to and contiguous with sleepy hollow cemetery, the old dutch burial ground is a separate cemetery. Dont miss the old dutch church on your visit to sleepy hollow. It is established adjacent to the old dutch church, which still stands today.
With an outstanding selection, easytouse search tools and descriptive hotel profiles, youll find old dutch church of sleepy hollow hotel deals in a wink. Vintage dutch church sleepy for sale soda and beer bottles. Hoboken to old dutch church of sleepy hollow 4 ways to. While sharing an entrance and being adjacent to and contiguous with sleepy hollow cemetery, the old dutch burial ground is.
Old dutch church of sleepy hollow is located in a familyfriendly area of sleepy hollow known for its beautiful river views and interesting historical sites. Times square to old dutch church of sleepy hollow 4 ways to. Sleepy hollow is a village in the town of mount pleasant, in westchester county, new york. The villages of sleepy hollow and tarrytown, together with a number of partner organizations, are exploring irvings cultural and artistic legacy in a celebration that will engage the local community and our many visitors throughout 2019 and 2020. Oldest existing church in new york and the inspiration for washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow. Old dutch church tours and events visit sleepy hollow.
Irving begins the tale with a description of tarrytown and the surrounding countryside. 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. Media in category old dutch church of sleepy hollow the following 56 files are in this category, out of 56 total. Sleepy hollow, new york 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. Down a hill to the sleepy hollow bridge not original and back up to the old dutch burying grounds. Docents will be on site in the burying ground to talk how some of the people buried there could have contributed to the characters in the legend of sleepy hollow. Dickenss christmas carol storytelling event at old dutch. Revolutionary war patriots buried in old dutch churchyard part 1. Old dutch burial ground in sleepy hollow, new york find a grave. The oldest existing church in new york state and one of the oldest churches in america, it continues today as a protestant house of worship for a congregation that takes as its motto the inscription on the 325year old bell.
Experience the tale of ebenezer scrooge like you never have before. Sleepy hollow tarrytown new york ny vintage postcard old dutch church tarrytown vintage ny new church york hollow sleepy old dutch postcard. 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. One scene in the pilot episode even takes place in a churchyard, though it clearly isnt this one. Top 10 hotels closest to old dutch church of sleepy hollow. The old dutch church of sleepy hollow the second book. Old dutch church of sleepy hollow, sleepy hollow, new york. Discover the old dutch church of sleepy hollow in sleepy hollow, new york. Flavored with live spooky organ music by jim keyes, kruks spellbinding storytelling captivates all. Combine your visit with a trip to philipsburg manor, right across the street. In the tv show, there are a lot of high angle shots of the town, including several of the famous churchyard of the old dutch church.
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 church of sleepy hollow played a prominent role in irvings legend of sleepy hollow, has also played a prominent role in the belyea family. It and its fiveacre 2 ha churchyard feature prominently in washington irvings the legend of sleepy hollow. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that expedia offers in the area. The oldest existing church in new york, the old dutch church of sleepy hollow also known as the dutch reformed church and its twoandahalfacre. Nestle in to historic the old dutch church in sleepy hollow and let master storyteller jonathan kruk, complete with musical accompaniment, regale you with his adaptation of charles dickenss christmas carol. Hotels near old dutch church of sleepy hollow, white. New yorks oldest church is celebrating its 330th anniversary this year. The old dutch burial ground, with its multitude of weathered gravestones, is the most venerable property in sleepy hollow. When visiting the white plains area, expedia can provide you with extensive old dutch church of sleepy hollow information, as well as great savings on nearby hotels and flights.
Other things to do near old dutch church of sleepy hollow once you are done with old dutch church of sleepy hollow, dont neglect the areas other sights. Orbitz makes it easy to find the best old dutch church of sleepy hollow hotel deals for your trip. These waterfalls usually prevented ocean going vessels from traveling further inland and made the fall line a significant early barrier. Sleepy hollow cemetery in sleepy hollow, new york find a.
Tarrytown sleepy hollow dutch church, westchester county, n. Old dutch church of sleepy hollow 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. 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. 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. Old dutch church of sleepy hollow sleepy hollow, new. Built in 1685 by the lord of philipsburg manor, the old dutch church is the oldest church in new york state. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. 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. Also made famous by washington irvings story, the legend. Old dutch church and burying ground, sleepy hollow.
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