The residents of Sleepy Hollow believed the Headless Horseman to have been the ghost of a Hessian soldier. The Hessians were soldiers from Northern Germany who were rented from German princes to fight for the British in the Revolutionary War. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was created by the macabre imagination of Washington Irving’s experiences and research but few people know the truth behind the story. This lecture discusses one of America’s oldest short stories based on real events that took place in the Hudson Valley of New York during the American Revolution.
Length: 60 Minutes
Entertaining and Educational
Michael Jesberger, Mr. US History, historical lecture presentations provide a view into history that won’t be found in many history books. He shares historical details in a way that captivates his audience and takes them back in time.
Question and Answers
All historical lecture presentations allow for a period of Q&A. Often these sessions highlight Michael’s depth of historical knowledge.
What story would you like to hear?
The early history of colonial America, the American Revolutionary War and the American Civil War are fascinating periods of US history. But only so much care be shared in the written word … bringing history to life through storytelling, historical lectures, and live experiences is my passion. You can reach me below. I would love to tell the story you want to hear.