Sleepy Hollow Stories

by Henry John Steiner

Henry John Steiner, the long time historian of Sleepy Hollow, shares his historical knowledge and experience of Sleepy Hollow, neighboring Tarrytown, and beyond…

361 pages, Paperback

Published January 16, 2020

About the author

Henry John Steiner is the municipal historian of Sleepy Hollow, New York, and the author of books about the history of the Hudson Valley, including The Place Names of Historic Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. He is a regular columnist for the River Journal, published in Tarrytown, New York, and a contributor to the Encyclopedia of New York State. He has lectured on historical subjects at the City University of New York, the State University of New York, and various New York high schools and elementary schools. Among his favored subjects are the life and works of Washington Irving and New York State in the American Revolution. Steiner is a graduate of Pace University. He was raised in Tarrytown and has lived with his family in Sleepy Hollow for many years. He is a board member of the Historical Society Serving Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. (source: http://www.turnerpublishing.com/detai...)

He writes under the names: Henry Steiner, or Henry J. Steiner, or Henry John Steiner.

Reviews

[April Helms · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sleepy Hollow Stories, by Henry John Steiner. A good friend gave me this book, which is chock-full of stories concerning the Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown area. The stories, written in a conversational and warm tone, range from Colonial and Revolutionary War to present day, and include stories of Steiner's own memories of growing up and living in the area. He also includes numerous photos throughout, as well as interviews with several people connected there. Those with an interest in the history of that area (or, heck, just an interest in history in general) will enjoy this book. This was a treat, and a great look into what makes this area what it is.

[Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book on the history of Sleepy Hollow, NY from a man who grew up there. We get history lessons and just interesting information from time past. I don’t live in or near Sleepy Hollow but I am a fan of history and this was the perfect read for October.