One of the things that surprises most visitors today is that the Old Dutch Church is still functioning in the … More
Tag: Tarrytown
We’re Back!
The doors of the Old Dutch Church are open once again to visitors and worshippers. Our “soft” opening was on … More
A Mid-Winter Tale of Churches
The First Church – The Upper Mills (Sleepy Hollow) I have been trying to put my finger on the reason … More
Washington Irving’s Birthday
On Washington Irving’s Birthday a celebration makes way for a meditation on family and death at the Old Dutch Church.
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.
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…