Seasonal & Holidays
Halloween at the HSRC: The Headless Horseman
In honor of Halloween, we'll screen the 1922 silent film, starring Will Rogers and filmed partly in Rockland. Wear costumes! Bring the kids!
The Historical Society of Rockland County invites you to join us for
The Headless Horseman
A Film Screening to Celebrate Halloween
When: Thursday, November 1, 2018, 8 pm
Where: HSRC History Center, 20 Zukor Road, New City
Admission: $FREE (but seating is limited, and reservations are required!)
In honor of Halloween, we'll screen the full 72-minute version of the 1922 silent film The Headless Horseman, an American adaption of Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Directed by Edward Venturini and starring Will Rogers (as Ichabod Crane), Lois Meredith (as Katrina Van Tassel), and Ben Hendricks Jr. (as Brom Bones), The Headless Horseman is not only a classic Hudson Valley story, with many scenes shot in and around Tarrytown, but of special interest to Rocklanders for its local connection: A principal setting for the action is Van Houten's farm in NauÂraushaun, about a mile east of Pearl River.
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Morris Van Houten, who owned the property during the filming in 1922, rented the exterior of his sandstone home to the film company, which chose the location because it looked like a typical Hudson Valley Dutch house that could have been used as a tavern. The leading lady, however, insisted on having a room in the house to change costumes and freshen up, and Mr. Van Houten agreed. Will Rogers probably changed his costumes in the barn. Look for scenes shot on the lawn and those featuring the Van Houtens' horses.
People of all ages are encouraged to come to this family-friendly program in costume. Children are welcome! Also we'll be happy to receive donations of your used, carved jack-o-lanterns during the day on November 1 to decorate the site for the evening.
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Or email us at info@rocklandhistory.org or call (845) 634-9629.
As a courtesy to fellow guests, please arrive early to avoid interruptions. The screening will begin promptly at 8:00 pm. Latecomers with reservations may forfeit their seats. Walk-ins will be admitted only if space permits.
Historical Society of Rockland County
20 Zukor Road
New City, NY 10956
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The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York.