old dutch church and burying ground
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I went on a bus trip over the weekend of 10/24/14 and one of the stops was at this church (in the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery). This church is very little and most of the lighting is by candlelight. We went at night to listen to a fantastic storyteller (Jonathan Kruk) relaying the story of the Headless Horseman.There is a fee for this but it is well worth it. A couple of things to note here - Entry to the Old Dutch Church involves negotiating a long, steep ramp, uneven stone steps, narrow entryways, and narrow aisles. Also, the pews in this church are wooden and not very comfortable but you're only there for about an hour and I can't stress enough that it is something that should not be missed .I would also suggest taking a guided tour of the cemetery. One last thing to be aware of -- this show sells out quickly so you will want to get tickets way ahead of time.
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such an amazing historic walk with Washington Irving and Andrew Carnegie's graves in a beautiful, hilly spot
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This was a great place to bring my partner and my dog. You have the option to walk or drive or even both. It's big, so be prepared. The history is so interesting as is the stone work. Funny enough, my car broke down close to Andrew Carnage’s grave. An employee came over and was very friendly and sincere in wanting to help us out. There is mechanic insanely close that specializes in air conditioners for cars, mine seized and my engine stopped running, so that ended up being luck for us. (Don't worry it wasn't a ghost, my car was already acting funny way before we got to New York). Overall it was a fun trip!
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I decided to pay a little visit to dug up more of the Dutch history in USA, this church is absolute must for history buff. Built in 1685 by the remaining Dutch settlers and continue to function till this day, although the church didn't suffer during the revolution war the family who owned the church was stripped of this property for siding with the British crown. The characteristic of the church is fascinatingly Dutch by architecture and is equipped with amazing pipe organ of the 19th century. I was told that the church apparently is made both famous and infamous by the headless horseman legend of this area, i find this absolutely fascinating.
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Awesome Tours. Roe was amazing ! Very personable with children ! Alot of interesting information is given about the people who inhabit the grounds.
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Built in 1685, this Dutch church was old by the time of the American Revolution! We went during October which is prime tourist time for Tarrytown and the Sleepy Hollow community. While there on a Saturday afternoon we enjoyed the tales about the church told by someone with obvious expertise. This is an active congregation (Reformed Church of the Tarrytown). The area was jammed with folks also touring the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. A must for those who enjoy historic sites. Parking is along "Sleepy Hollow Avenue" just below the church adjacent to the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Sleepy Hollow itself is a tiny stream alongside the road.
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There happened to be a gentleman there when we went in who was very well versed on the church and its history and he was fascinating. I really have no idea if there is someone interpreting there all the time or not. There is no signage to be speak of (there is an active congregation) so it is not really possible to get good information without an interpreter.
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It feels awkward reviewing a cemetery, but it's worth the awkwardness to tell you that you should really check this place out. For anyone who's ever read Washington Irving (or watched Sleepy Hollow), this place is a must-see. The old gravestones written in Dutch really connect you to New York's history. The readings of A Christmas Carol in December are a great tradition. Also, if you're lucky, you might get to see some cute red foxes!
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First, I receive no compensation for any of my reviews, I go, I write. My wife and I went to the Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow for a telling of W. Irving's tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by story teller Jonathan Kruk. You need to buy tickets in advance, (well in advance) as all the shows sell out. The short is this is a great hour of entertainment well worth the $20.00 per ticket price.we arrived about twenty minutes early which put us well towards the front of the line waiting to get in for our 7:30 seating.The ambiance is great, your waiting outside on a chilly windy fall evening next to a centuries old cemetery and the actual church that figures so prominently in the classic Halloween tale that you are going to hear. The church is small and spartan, no electric lights only candle light illuminates the inside adding to the atmosphere. Jonathan Kruk is suited in his Sunday best 18th century attire and tells the tale with energy, passion and humor. He is truly a master story teller. He is accompanied from the organ loft by Jonathan Keyes (I think I got that name right) who adds timely touches to the tale.Summary: This is a family event and the tale will not scare young children, although the main appeal is for an older audience. I recommend an evening performance, Night adds a certain dynamic to the tale. We enjoyed the last show of the evening and Mr Kruk makes himself available for pictures after the tale. I'm not sure if pictures happen after earlier shows as they run pretty close together. Another note, we had 9:00 pm tickets for the Pumpkin Blaze that is nine miles up the road. Leaving immediately after the show, we got to the Blaze at approximately 9:05. But that's my next review.