The Original Knickerbocker 2024

The Original Knickerbocker: Washington Irving & "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" 

Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour tour!  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! We'll stop at the Receiving Vault and Revolutionary War Memorial, among others and even talk about cool cemetery symbolism along the way.

It's a fun way to spend an hour exploring the south end of the cemetery!

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the only (i.e., last) ticket available. 

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. through September. October and November dates will be posted in early September. 

Location: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery SOUTH GATE, 430 North Broadway.

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

Skill level: This tour includes a steep hill, some stairs and grassy, unpaved gravel roads. There is no place to sit down during the tour.  Please consider your own abilities before purchasing tickets.  Feel free to call the office to discuss any specific concerns.  

Refunds, exchanges: All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the 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 or lightning, we will promptly issue a refund.  Cancellations will be posted at least one hour before tour time on our website and social media.  We will also contact you via the email and phone number provided during the purchase process.