Sleepy Hollow: Museums, Exhibitions & Discounts

Sleepy Hollow is a village in Westchester County, New York State, located along the eastern bank of the Hudson River. The community, formerly known as North Tarrytown, changed its name in 1996 to honor its literary heritage as the setting of Washington Irving's famous short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The village combines historic charm with modern suburban life, featuring preserved 18th and 19th-century buildings alongside contemporary developments.

The area is rich in cultural heritage, particularly relating to Dutch and English colonial history. The village is home to several historic sites, including Philipsburg Manor, a 17th-century farm and mill complex, and the Old Dutch Church, one of the oldest surviving churches in New York. The Rockefeller State Park Preserve nearby offers natural landscapes that reflect the area's pastoral character that inspired Irving's writing. Throughout the year, but especially during autumn, the village embraces its cultural legacy through various events and exhibitions that celebrate both its literary connections and local history.