Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow

Aleksandra Grishaj

4 months ago

The Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow is truly one of the most special ceremony spaces in the Hudson Valley. The architecture, natural light, and quiet atmosphere make it feel incredibly intimate and timeless. I had the opportunity to photograph an elopement here 📸 and it was one of those places that doesn’t need much—just two people and the moment. The soft window light and historic details create such a beautiful setting for photos. The priest was amazing—so kind, welcoming, and genuinely respectful of the moment. He was also incredibly considerate of me as the photographer, which made the entire experience feel even more seamless. If you’re planning a small wedding or elopement, this location is something really unique. Gjagji Photography

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Michelle Ahrens

10 months ago

Beautiful church on the outside. Wasn’t able to tour the church when there because of a private tour. Lots of history in the cemetery. Was able to find Washington Irving’s grave easily and there is a map available for others.

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cdk007

9 months ago

Constructed in 1699, sitting at the south corner of the Old Dutch Burying Ground, not to be confused with the larger Sleepy Hollow Cemetery just to the north, along the east side of the Old Post Road, this is the second oldest church in the state of New York. It was constructed at the direction of Frederick Philipse I, who owned land stretching from the Bronx to the Croton River and who features in the tale of William Kidd (check down by the river). Normally I would be hesitant to say the wealthy individual who funded a project “built” it, but legend has it that Frederick Philipse was a trained carpenter who designed the church and constructed the pulpit himself. The church and surrounding cemetery are at the heart of Washington Irving’s Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and fittingly are a large tourist draw on Halloween weekend. Therefore I find it baffling that given the large number of tourists combined with the local community trying to raise money to repair the church’s roof, the church itself was closed on Saturday afternoon. Most churches that pride themselves in their mission are open nearly all the time, this one however seems to not be.

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Aditi Rego

10 months ago

Beautiful cemetery to visit in fall, that wasn't too crowded. Interesting old graves and mausoleums. The Dutch church was quaint and simple. The roof is a period piece of architecture I have not seen before. The grounds of the cemetery are beautiful to walk in.

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Jennifer Burns

2 months ago

We didn't get to go inside, but we walked around it and enjoyed is architecture and took several photos

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