Historic Hudson River Towns

Home of the 'Legend'
2022-11-04 10:00 - 16:30, 2022-11-05 10:00 - 16:30, 2022-11-06 10:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Sunnyside, 3 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, 10533, United States
At this family-friendly happening, visitors can tour Washington Irving’s house—decorated for the season—watch an original shadow puppet short film, and enjoy games on the lawn. A special exhibit highlights how “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” has lived in the imagination of popular culture through the centuries since its publication.

Philipsburg Manor Tours
2022-11-04 10:30 - 15:30, 2022-11-05 10:30 - 15:30, 2022-11-06 10:30 - 15:30 | Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591, United States
Journey to Colonial America! Wander along a woodland path and enter the year 1750, when Philipsburg Manor was a thriving milling and trading complex that was home to several hundred tenant farmers and twenty three enslaved individuals of African descent.
Step into the gristmill and learn about the work of Caesar, the enslaved African miller. Tour the manor house, where period artifacts and touchable reproductions bring to life the stories of the Philipse family and the enslaved community. Visit the activity center and explore the daily life and labor of the Manor’s diverse inhabitants. Hear the Manor’s history from the perspective of those who lived and toiled there.
For 2022, Philipsburg Manor will be open May 6 – November 13; Fridays-Sundays, as well as holiday Mondays (May 30, July 4, September 5, October 10). Guided tours are available between 10:30 AM-3:30 PM. Tickets are for timed entry.

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
2022-11-04 18:00 - 23:00, 2022-11-05 18:00 - 23:00, 2022-11-06 18:00 - 23:00 | Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 10591, United States
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is the Hudson Valley’s most electrifying fall happening!
Meander through the 18th-century landscape of Van Cortlandt Manor and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by a team of talented artisans. New for 2022, watch the animated “Jack” Smith Shop in action and keep an eye out for glowing bees.
Complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event!
Advance tickets only, no tickets sold on site. Entry times vary by date.

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Lantern Tour
2022-11-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-04 22:00 - 2022-11-05 00:00, 2022-11-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-05 22:00 - 2022-11-06 00:00, 2022-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – North Gate, 540 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591, United States
Soak up the history of this famous 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.
Dates: Friday and Saturday nights in September. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights in October. Select dates in November.

American Aristocrats Cemetery Tour
2022-11-04 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-11-04 21:30 - 22:30, 2022-11-05 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-11-05 21:30 - 22:30, 2022-11-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-11-06 21:30 - 22:30, 2022-11-07 19:30 - 20:30, 2022-11-08 19:30 - 20:30 | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – North Gate, 540 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591, United States
Short on time? Make the most of it and meet the crème de la crème on this one-hour lantern tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery!
The Gilded Age began after the Civil War and ended around 1900. It was a time of tremendous industrialization and rapid economic growth. Railroads were built to connect the East Coast with the West, kerosene replaced whale oil and candles to light people’s homes, and steel production changed city skylines forever.
Meet some of the American Aristocrats who shaped our country with their ambitious visions and amassed sizable fortunes in the process. You’ll visit the beautiful monuments of Henry Villard, William Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and other interesting folks during this one-hour lantern tour in the north end of the cemetery.

The Original Knickerbocker Tour
2022-11-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – South Gate, 430 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591, United States
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 11:00 a.m.-12 noon and 1:00-2:00 p.m. through November 27th. In October, every day from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Classic Daytime Cemetery Tour
2022-11-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – South Gate, 430 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591, United States
Soak up the beauty of this 173-year old cemetery while your guide regales you with stories of the fascinating people resting here in peace.
This two-hour daytime walk is the perfect way “to have a colloquy among the tombs” as Washington Irving, famous author of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, did himself back in 1849.
You’ll pay homage to the great author, stop by some of the most interesting monuments in the old section before heading north to visit the final resting places of two-term Chicago Mayor Walter Gurnee, steel titan Andrew Carnegie, oilman William Rockefeller, two people vital to the success of Wells Fargo and American Express, and much more. Admire beautiful art, architecture and cool cemetery symbolism along the way. This tour gives a great overview of why Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is so famous.
Please note that the Classic Daytime Tour is the same route as the Classic Evening Lantern tour. The content is exactly the same – it just starts in a different location.
Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m through November 27th.

Murder and Mayhem Walking Tour
2022-11-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-11-05 21:30 - 23:30 | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – North Gate, 540 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591, United States
The true stories on this two-hour lantern tour are so grim, you just might have nightmares!
Curious to learn about a family that lost 5 children one terrible afternoon, or a horrific murder that led police on a multi-state chase? Maybe you’d like to hear about a son who shot his father before turning the gun on himself, and a daughter who poisoned her mother? If so, then this is the tour for you!
Murder and Mayhem is back and better than ever with a new route – visit a few old favorites and leave with new ones! The truth is always stranger than fiction.
Subject matter is not suitable for children under 18. For the enjoyment of all tour goers, thank you for respecting this policy.
