Historic Sites near Sleepy Hollow

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was penned by Washington Irving in the mid-19^th century and has put our Village on the map. This area of New York State is blessed with a treasure of historical sites, buildings and other landmarks. First and foremost, in my humble opinion, are the Old Dutch Church (see below) and the Headless Horseman Bridge, which are both part of the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.

Rockefeller's Mansion
Also known as Kykuit, this mansion is the home of the Rockefeller family. It has seen visits from several Presidents and other dignitaries and is now open to the public. Information about the Rockefeller Archives is also available. For more information call: (914) 631-9491.

Patriot's park
Patriot's park is a small, quiet spot juxtaposed between the two villages of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. The infamous Major Andre was captured, and later executed by American Patriots in or near this park during the American Revolution. Few people know this but Patriots Park is where Ichabod Crane first saw the Headless Horseman.

The Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow
This church, mentioned above, is 299 years old and is a part of the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. It is very close to the site where the Headless Horseman caught up with Ichabod Crane. You can still see the foundations of the actual Headless Horseman Bridge...if you know where to look.

The Union Church of Pocantico Hills.
While this church has been the site of a few celebrity weddings, it is probably most noted for its stained glass windows by Impressionists Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall.

Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst is a magnificent mansion overlooking the Hudson River. Tours of Lyndhurst are available. Call (914) 631-4481 for more information

The Tarrytown Lighthouse
The lighthouse offers tours on selected Sundays during the summer. It is located right next to the former General Motors plant. For more info call 593-2650.

Other Parks
There are several parks in the area. The largest is prbably Rockefeller State Park located on Rte 117 between Sleepy Hollow and Mount Pleasant. This park is absolutely beautiful. There is a hidden lake, rolling hills, horse trails, and miles of paths to explore. Rockwood is another great place for a stroll. While smaller than Rockefeller State Park, it offers a spectacular view of the Hudson River that cannot be matched. Both properties have been donated as designated as parks by the Rockefeller family, hence their names. (However, as of March 1996, Rockwood is closed to the public indefinitely. Kingsland Point Park is also located in Sleepy Hollow and overlooks the Hudson. This is more of a recreational area than an nature prserve. It has restrooms, running water, grills, a playground and a small softball field. This is THE place for a summer picnic.

There are many other sights to see in the area. Due to a lack of interest on the parts of the Sleepy Hollow Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village Sleepy Hollow, and the Sleepy Hollow Historical Society, a few links and tidbits are missing. However, anyone interested in obtaining more information about anything already mentioned should call the Sleepy Hollow Chamber of Commerce at (914) 631-1705.

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