Historic Hudson River Towns

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – Original Knickerbocker Tour
2022-05-07 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-05-08 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-05-14 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-05-15 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-05-21 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-05-22 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-05-28 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-05-29 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) and 13 more dates | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – South Gate, 430 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, 10591
The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”.
Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery! Learn all about Washington Irving, his impact on American Literature and the enduring appeal of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, which recently celebrated its Bicentennial. Best of all, you’ll find out why Irving is called the Original Knickerbocker!
It’s a fun way to spend an hour exploring the south end of the cemetery!
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. through August. Fall dates will be posted later in the summer.

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Lantern Tour
2022-05-07 20:30 - 21:30, 2022-05-14 20:30 - 21:30, 2022-05-21 20:30 - 21:30, 2022-05-28 20:30 - 21:30, 2022-06-04 21:00 - 22:00, 2022-06-11 21:00 - 22:00, 2022-06-18 21:00 - 22:00, 2022-06-25 21:00 - 22:00 | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – North Gate, 540 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, 10591
Soak up the history of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery by the light of kerosene lanterns! It’s like stepping back in time as you visit some of the most impressive residents, including William Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, John Dustin Archbold and others resting in peace in the cemetery’s north end. As this is only a one-hour tour, you’ll need to visit during the day to see Washington Irving’s grave.

Tavern Talk and Tour
2022-05-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Pierson Park, 238 West Main Street, Tarrytown, 10591, United States
Experience the Bird & Bottle Inn’s 260+ years of history during this Tavern Talk & Tour.
Join the Putnam History Museum at the newly opened and restored Bird & Bottle Inn, 1123 Old Albany Post Rd, Garrison, NY, on Sunday, May 22nd, from 5 pm – 7 pm. (Rain date, Sunday, June 5th)
PHM Executive Director Cassie Ward will share with guests the history of the Bird & Bottle Inn by exploring historical themes related to the Inn and immediate surrounding area. Historical themes will include the Lenni Lenape use of the land, the American Revolution and the Old Post Road, 19th century transportation advancements, and the early 20th century tourism boom in Putnam County. The program will continue with remarks on the restoration process by Bird & Bottle Inn owners Marjorie Tarter and Brendan McAlpine.
