Tis the season of the witch. And once again two heavyweights of American letters are uncomfortably joined at the hip — Washington Irving and...
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A History of New York, a satirical history by Washington Irving, published in 1809 and revised in 1812, 1819, and 1848.
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When I taught literature, reading “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving was one of my favorite fall traditions.
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Explore the significance of a newly acquired letter from Edgar Allan Poe to Washington Irving at Richmond's Poe Museum, showcasing the...
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Largely forgotten today, Washington Irving has an odd historical legacy that dips deep into the families and lands of Westchester County.
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Sleepy Hollow Cemetery celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2024 and was created partly by Washington Irving, who died 10 years after its founding and is buried...
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An area chapter of the group Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate a new marker for Washington Irving at Keystone Ancient...
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Washington Irving tends to be remembered only for his folktales of early America. But while “Rip Van Winkle” and “The Legend of Sleepy...
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Washington Irving left his mark in Indian Territory in 1832, and his name still graces schools, parks and monuments in Oklahoma 190 years...
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Washington Irving was born in New York City in 1783, just 18 months after his namesake George Washington led America to independence with...
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