Oct. 1, 2024 — Learn about the history of the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow! Explore five decks of the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow while learning about its history on curator-led tours beginning Saturday, Oct. 5. Tours are free and registration is open.
The tours are 45-minutes each and are limited to 24 people.
Upcoming schedule is as follows
- Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Earlier this year, we completed a $3.4 million capital project to refurbish the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow to its most authentic rendition. I’m excited to welcome the public in, to view it and learn about such a tremendous piece of Westchester County history.”
Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, Kathy O’Connor said, “Our Conservation Division has been hard at work planning the upcoming tours for the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow. Participants are sure to leave with a new understanding of the Lighthouse’s history.”
Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow was built in 1883 in response to pleas by local steamship companies for assistance in navigating dangerous shoals. It was a critical guide for Hudson River shipping for 68 years before it was decommissioned in 1961 once the Tappan Zee Bridge was built. The Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow is located in Kingsland Point Park off Palmer Avenue. The Lighthouse is accessed by a 10 minute walk from the parking lot along the Riverwalk path. Parking fees may apply.