The Inspirations Behind The Headless Horseman And Ichabod Crane | A New York Minute In History

July 30, 2020 • 00:20:48
The Inspirations Behind The Headless Horseman And Ichabod Crane | A New York Minute In History
A New York Minute In History
The Inspirations Behind The Headless Horseman And Ichabod Crane | A New York Minute In History

Jul 30 2020 | 00:20:48

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In the third episode of our series: Legends and Lore of the Empire State, A New York Minute In History explores the inspirations behind Washington Irving’s “Headless Horseman” and “Ichabod Crane.” The Village of Sleepy Hollow lies along the eastern banks of the Hudson River about 25 miles north of New York City. If you […]
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