| Sunnyside,
a National Historic Landmark and part of the Historic Hudson Valley
network of sights offers one and all a rich educational glimpse
into the life of Washington Irving (1783-1859). Irvington Founded
in 1692 as Camptown, was renamed in honor of the American author
Washington Irving in 1852. Irving of course is best known for those
great classics, Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
At this historical site one gets to go on a tour of the premises
and through the beautiful 18th-century cottage in which Washington
Irving had lived. You'll get to see the furniture pieces, bedrooms
and other rooms decorated in the period style of the time as well
as learn plenty of interesting items such as how food was stored
and prepared, how folks back then went about doing laundry, ironing,
and carrying out many other household chores. 'But that's not all.
You'll get a great chance to peak inside Irving's studies where
the master himself would sit and work away.
Getting there:
- One can also take the Seasonal
Sleepy Hollow Cruise which departs from Manhattan and pays
a visit to this historical spot.
- Sunnyside is located along Route 9 which is an extremely pleasant
and scenic route running north and south. (Stay
tuned for more details)
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