On Washington Irving’s Birthday a celebration makes way for a meditation on family and death at the Old Dutch Church.
Author: Deb Kuupuaonaona McCue
Daughter of a hula dancer and WWII vet. Born and raised on the East Coast and brought up by my Hawaiian grandmother. Mother of 2 married daughters and wife of a guy who still keeps me laughing after 37 years of marriage. Tutu to a lovely grandson! Docent at the Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow - think Legend. Member of the Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns.
An Elder Takes Her Leave
In was my privilege to sing with Ann in the choir of the Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns.
Cuffy’s Church – Enslaved Africans and The Old Dutch Church
At the Old Dutch Church we mark the year 1685 as our beginning….It’s a profound thought for me that the year our bell arrived marks the same year of the arrival of the enslaved Africans who would ultimately provide the labor to complete the building of Frederick Philipse’s church.
Merry Christmas from The Old Dutch Church
Of all the old festivals, however, that of Christmas awakens the strongest and most heartfelt associations. There is a tone … More
Christmas Eve at The Old Dutch Church
Christmas eve services at the Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow. All are welcome.
SinterKlass is Coming to Town
As the seasons change at the Old Dutch Church, we leave the characters of the Legend tucked away for the winter…
Reading the Legend of Sleepy Hollow in Sleepy Hollow
This past Saturday I ventured forth from the Old Dutch Church and Burying Ground to our neighbor, just to the … More
Mother Hulda of Bohemia
A Headstone for a Patriot, Centuries in the Making On Reformation Sunday, Oct 27th, Rev. Jeff Gargano recalled the persecution … More
“What was Lost is Now Found”
A curious thing happened. A missing headstone turned up. North of the Old Dutch Church in the town of Ossining … More
Memorial Day at the Old Dutch Church
Saturday at the Old Dutch, Pastor Jeff Gargano spent the morning replacing old flags with new in anticipation of Memorial … More
Weekends at The Old Dutch 