Historic Hudson Valley operates with the goal of promoting and preserving the history, architecture, culture and landscape of the Hudson Valley region. They host special events celebrating important figures from the Hudson Valley, including several programs honoring American writer Washington Irving. Irving is best known for creating Sleepy Hollow and the Headless Horseman, which established him as a notable figure in American and European literature. Historic Hudson Valley observes Halloween events based on Irving's works and displays Irving family portraits, and gives tours of his Sunnyside estate throughout the year to honor his contributions to the region.

1. Historic Hudson Valley Celebrates
Washington Irving
By: Art Samberg

2. Historic Hudson Valley Celebrates Washington Irving
An experienced financial professional, Arthur J. “Art” Samberg has spent more than a decade as
the owner of Hawkes Financial, LLC, in Katonah, New York. His career in finance began in 1970
with a 15-year tenure as partner at Weiss, Peck, and Greer in New York City. Beyond his work in
finance, Art J. Samberg is an active philanthropist. He contributes to and holds board positions with
a number of groups and organizations, including Historic Hudson Valley.

3. Historic Hudson Valley Celebrates Washington Irving
Historic Hudson Valley operates with the goal of promoting and preserving not just the history of
the Hudson Valley, but also the region’s distinct architecture, culture, and surrounding landscape.
To this end, the organization hosts a number of special events celebrating important Hudson
Valley events and people, including several programs honoring American writer Washington Irving.

4. Historic Hudson Valley Celebrates Washington Irving
Irving is best known for his creations of Sleepy Hollow, a then-fictitious village in the Hudson
Valley, and the ghostly menace terrorizing the community, the Headless Horseman. Irving’s
contributions to gothic and romantic literature, which consisted of a host of additional scary stories
and memorable characters (including Rip Van Winkle) established the author as a notable figure in
both the United States and Europe.

5. Historic Hudson Valley Celebrates Washington Irving
Historic Hudson Valley observes a number of Halloween-season themed events based on Irving’s
works, though Irving is a year-round presence in the region. Irving family portraits remain on
display as part of the organization’s historical collection, and people can enjoy tours of his
Sunnyside estate from May through November.

6. Historic Hudson Valley Celebrates Washington Irving
To learn more about Historic Hudson Valley or to make a contribution, please visit
www.hudsonvalley.org.