Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow

This isn’t your child's class trip to Sleepy Hollow.

Have you ever wondered the ghosts that inhabit the Hudson Valley? Join us for a haunting visit by Travel Channel host Sam Baltrusis as he uncovers the skeletons in the headless horseman’s closet. He’ll present findings from his new book, Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow (The History Press, 2024), answer your questions—if you dare—and sign books. Come prepared to be surprised and fascinated by these bone-chilling facts about this place we call home.

This event is free to attend; we ask you to RSVP for planning purposes. Thank you!

About the Author

Sam Baltrusis, author of Ghosts of Salem: Haunts of the Witch City and featured in The Curse of Lizzie Borden shock doc, has penned eighteen paranormal-themed books including Haunted Boston Harbor and Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow: Haunts of the Headless Horseman. He has been featured on several national TV shows including the Travel Channel's A Haunting, Most Terrifying Places, Haunted Towns, and Fright Club (1 & 2).

He also made a cameo in the documentary The House in Between 2 and on several additional television programs including The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd, History’s Most Haunted, Paranormal Nightshift, and Forbidden History. Baltrusis is a sought-after lecturer who speaks at libraries and paranormal-related events across the country. Visit SamBaltrusis.com for more information.

About the Book

Nestled on the banks of the Hudson River, Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown are steeped in history and ghost lore. Famous for Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” the storied Westchester region also has a dark history of witches, rakes and rogues. Rumors of Headless Horseman sightings surge during spooky season, while visitors flock to the Valley’s haunted hot spots like the Old Dutch Church and the famed writer’s Sunnyside home. Join author and journalist Sam Baltrusis on a bone-chilling journey through the streets of Sleepy Hollow as he breathes new life into the legendary village’s long-departed souls.