Steven Geiger

The Village of Tarrytown brings together the charm of a historic Hudson River town with a living community that incorporates the current times while embracing the past.

Tarrytown was first settled in the mid 1600's and grew from a farming and fishing community to eventually becoming an industrial engine. The automobile industry established itself in the 1890's with Mobile Company of U.S.A. manufactured Walker Steamers. They were followed by Maxwell-Briscoe, and later byThe Chevrolet Motor Co. which later became the General Motors.

Historic sites include Washington Irving's residence and Patriots Park which hosts a monument t and honors three local militia men during the Revolutionary War, Lyndhurst, Castle which today hosts many events year round including The Lyndhurst Craft Fair was the home of railroad magnate Jay Gould,and other, still stands as one of the finest examples of Gothic Architecture.

I must mention the Tarrytown Music Hall which was built by William Wallace, the chocolate candy manufacturer in 1885. it is the oldest continually operating theater in Westchester and has a great variety of dance, theater, film and musical performers from Dave Bromberg, Arlo Gutherie, Lyle Lovett to Joan Rivers and Judy Collins.

Sleepy Hollow, formerly known as North Tarrytown features additional favorites such as Kykuit which was the Rockefeller's summer retreat and the Old Dutch Colonial Church which was built in the 1600's and contains headstones of early settlers to the area. People can still come to every Halloween to see Washington Irving's Headless Horseman ride.

Restaurants will suit any taste and stores abound from antiques, art galleries to a variety of local merchants.

Come and enjoy!