TarryHollow Walking Tours (Since 2011)

The Historical Society has been presenting our historical Tarryhollow Walking Tours since 2011.  The tour schedule will be finalized on August 15, so please check back after that date for our tour dates.

In 2022 we are offering our three distinct Tarryhollow tours that are described below.  Tickets can be purchased by clicking the “Buy Tickets” button beneath each tour description and scrolling through the ticket dates for the tour/date you prefer.  Information on Refunds, Weather cancellations, and other important details can be found at the bottom of the page.

FOR QUESTIONS contact us at:  historicalsociety10591@gmail.com

Tour 1:  TarryHollow: Irving, the Old Dutch Church and the Colonial Experience

Travel with us back in time to when the first Dutch families settled in this area. Hear the history of the Philipse family and Philipsburg Manor, one of the largest colonial estates in the Hudson River Valley.  On this 1 hour 30 minute walking tour you will learn about Frederick Philipse’s Upper Mills and then visit the historic Old Dutch Church, made famous by Washington Irving’s Legend of Sleepy Hollow.  Following that you will spend time in the surrounding burying ground visiting the people who lived in the Neutral Ground and fought in the American Revolution, many of whom inspired Irving’s characters in his tales….

Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow copyAdvance Reservations Required:  $24.99

Tour 1 starts at 418 North Broadway/11 Dell Street, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Limited parking is available in the neighborhood (please do not park on the grounds of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery).

A minimum of four (4) people is required to run a tour.  Tour times vary  – please arrive 15 minutes prior to your chosen tour time in order to check in.

Tour Dates:  Tours will be held 1-3 times a day on weekends from September 1 to November 12, 2023.  One tour is also offered on Thursdays in October.

TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THIS WEEKEND.

 

Please email for information about private tours: historicalsociety10591@gmail.com.


Tour 2:  Colonial Gravestone Carver Walking Tours: Nov. 4 & 5*

Walking tours of the Old Dutch Church Burying Ground with master Carver Robert Carpenter.

November 4, 2023 at 10:00 AM

November 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Registration Fee for Tours:  $25.00

To Register Visit the Carving Legends Page.


Tour 3:  TarryHollow: Walking Through Time

A historical walking tour that explores the many layers of our wonderful community.

This two-hour tour will introduce you to the unique history of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow and to some of the most intriguing people who have ever lived here. The guides will lead you through the many sections of our historic Hudson River villages and regale you with enticing tales of local lore. Starting from Patriots Park, you will journey into the heart of Tarrytown, walking past historic sites and buildings while the guide shares stories of the individuals who made these places their home. The tales include historical accounts of real people and events, as well as a few unexplained incidents from the area’s legendary past. Each of our past residents has left their mark on the community, and a few of them may still linger nearby!

Advance Reservations Required:  $24.99

Tour 3 starts at Patriots Park.  Please meet near the Captors Monument at the entrance on the east side of the park, adjacent to Broadway (Route 9).  A minimum of four (4) people is required to run a tour.  Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time to check in.

Saturday October 28, 2023 at 10 AM

For information about Tour 3 for private groups of 4 or more, please contact us at historicalsociety10591@gmail.com.


Refunds and exchanges: All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour/event is canceled.  Tours require a minimum of 4 guests or they will be canceled.  Our tours leave promptly at the start time, if you arrive after the start time and the tour has left the park or meeting location, no refunds will be given.  You must check in at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

Weather: The walking tours generally run rain or shine. Please dress for the weather. If we cancel a tour due to severe weather such as high winds, lightning, or heavy rain, we will promptly refund your full purchase price.  In case of severe weather, please check here at the top of the Walking Tour page to see if your tour has been cancelled.

Additional Information: Some people may find the pace of our walking tours challenging. We cover more than a mile on foot including hills. Please consider your own abilities when signing up for a tour.  Tips for the tour guides are not expected, but if you’ve enjoyed your tour they are greatly appreciated.

 

TarryHollow Walking Tours since 2011 – The Historical Society, Inc. All rights reserved.

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