Sleepy+Hollow,+New+York+State

= =  Sleepy Hollow, New York State  ** //The Legend of Sleepy Hollow//, by Washington Irving **

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**Location Description:**
====Sleepy Hollow is a quaint, country village comprised mainly of Dutch farmers. Now peaceful, it has seen the ravages of the Revolutionary War, which spawned several local legends including that of a Hessian soldier who haunts the area searching for the head he lost to a cannonball. The town is best remembered for the unusual disappearance of the schoolmaster Ichabod Crane, a story that has in itself become the stuff of legend among the farmers. This story draws tourists from all over to visit the otherwise quiet village, and our tour covers all the main points of interest in the story of the Headless Horseman and Ichabod Crane.====

**Itinerary:**
====After sailing up the Hudson River to Tarry Town, take a scenic horse-drawn carriage ride through the green hills of southern New York State. Once within the village, enjoy a few of the following sights and events.==== ====Take a moment to admire the one-room schoolhouse common throughout this part of the country in the 1800’s. Ichabod Crane taught all ages of the local farmers’ children here—and it was here that Brom Bones, Crane’s rival for the affection of Katrina Van Tassel, often pulled pranks that caused the superstitious Crane some distress.==== ====Then enjoy a daytime tour of the churchyard where the Hessian—the Headless Horseman himself—is said to be buried and where his ghost is most often sighted. The tour will include a retelling of the legend of the Hessian and his ill-fated battle, and how he haunts the area. Night-time tours of the churchyard are also available for the more fearless souls.====

====Before night falls, retrace the path Ichabod Crane took while returning home from the Van Tassel party on the night he disappeared. This path winds through thick woods, across a creek, and up to the old bridge which marks the edge of the Horseman’s territory. Look for clues as to what happened if you want—but don’t be surprised if all you find are a few pieces of pumpkin rind. A night-time walk is available after the Van Tassel party for those who wish to experience a more authentic tour of Crane’s flight from the Horseman, but please note that this is not recommended for the faint of heart!====

====Join Mr. Baltus Van Tassel and his daughter Katrina as they host a recreation of the harvest party Ichabod attended on the night he disappeared, and speak with those who were the last to see him. Food, dancing, and plenty of ghostly stories await Van Tassel’s guests!==== ====For more adventures in New York State, we suggest you visit New York City, New York, New York, New York, and New York, Museum of Natural History.====