A short story written by Washington Irving. The tale describes a superstitious man named Ichabod Crane, who is chased by the Headless Horseman, a ghost of the American Revolution.

The Headless Horseman, Sleepy Hollow

A short story written by Washington Irving. The tale describes a superstitious man named Ichabod Crane,…

A drawing of the old church from "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving.

The Old Church at Sleepy Hollow

A drawing of the old church from "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving.

The home of Washington Irving, Sunnyside.

Sunnyside, Home of Washington Irving

The home of Washington Irving, Sunnyside.

(1606-1654) Director general of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam.

Wouter Van Twiller

(1606-1654) Director general of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam.