In the bosom of one of those spacious coves which indent the eastern shore of the Hudson, at that broad expansion of the river denominated by the ancient Dutch navigators the Tappan Zee, and where they always prudently shortened sail and implored the protection of St. Nicholas when they crossed, there lies a small market town or rural port, which by some is called Greensburgh, but which is more generally and properly known by the name of Tarry Town.
From the listless repose of the place, and the peculiar character of its inhabitants, who are descendants from the original Dutch settlers, this sequestered glen has long been known by the name of SLEEPY HOLLOW...
- Washington Irving, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Spent yesterday in Rye, New York and the beautiful Hudson Valley. Got to see some original artwork from Charles Addams and Edward Gorey at the Rye Arts Center. We then headed to Sleepy Hollow and visited the Old Dutch Church and Cemetery and checked out some local taverns. In the evening we visited with friends, and as we pulled away to head home, we heard hundreds of Spring Peepers in a local marshland. Ichabod's mind would have gotten the best of him.
