American Aristocrats 2022

American Aristocrats

Short on time? Make the most of it and “meet” the crème de la crème on this one-hour lantern tour!

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.

Dates:  Friday and Saturday evening in September from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Daily in October from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., also 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October. Select dates in November.

Location: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery North Gate, 540 North Broadway.

Parking:  There is plenty of free parking inside the gate.

Skill level: This tour takes place in the dark.  The route includes several steep hills, some stairs, as well as grassy, unpaved and gravel roads.  There is no place to sit down during the tour.  The route is approximately 1.5 miles.  Due to the challenging nature of the route, it is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

NOTE: UNLESS IT IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO LEAVE DURING THE TOUR AS THE GATES ARE LOCKED ONCE THE TOUR BEGINS.  PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR OWN ABILITIES - AS WELL AS EVERYONE ELSE'S IN YOUR GROUP - BEFORE PURCHASING TICKETS.

Refunds, exchanges: All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless tour is canceled.

Weather: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery walking tours run rain or shine. If a tour is canceled due to severe weather such as high winds, lightning, or heavy rain, we will promptly refund the ticket purchase price, less processing fees.  Cancellations will be posted at least one hour before tour time on our website and Facebook page.  We will contact you via the email and phone number provided during the purchase process.