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Legend Weekend

Been to Blaze, eh? Well, how about Legend?

Posted: Oct 19 2007

Posted by BlazeBlogger in Legend Weekend

Already been to Blaze but STILL need a Halloween fix? Legend Weekend may be just what the witch doctor (heh heh) has ordered. Legend takes place at Philipsburg Manor in the iconic burg of Sleepy Hollow, just south of Croton (via Briarcliff) and right on Route 9.

Legend Weekend is a classic Halloween event that's long been sponsored by Historic Hudson Valley, the same folks who bring you Blaze.

Perhaps the coolest part of Legend is the ride of the Headless Horseman. Yes, it's a real horseman. Yes, he's really headless (well, not REALLY headless, but, come on, you know what I mean). Yes, he rides a real stallion.

And there's plenty more. Philipsburg Manor is transformed from an historic 18^th-century farm and gristmill to a ghostly, haunted arena, lit by candle lanterns and bonfires. Besides the Headless one, there's a colorful, creepy cast of characters straight out of Hudson Valley folklore roaming the grounds. Come in costume and blur the line a bit.

New this year, Emmy award-winning lighting designer Deke Hazirjian of New York City Lites is using his skills to boost the atmosphere (His credits include "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and MTV's New Year's Eve specials.)

Legend kicks off tonight, continues tomorrow, and takes place next Friday-Sunday.

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An HVBlog hello

Yep, we're back. Clearly some of you will fondly remember my pumpkin-obsessed, orange-hued brother, BlazeBlogger and his BlazeBlog. Fear not, we didn't compost him. He's undercover, gathering info for posts later on this year. In the meantime, it's the duty of your faithful HVBlogger to keep you up to date and filled with info on everything else going on around here - and that's a mighty big task, mister! Consider HVBlog your one-stop clearinghouse for all things Historic Hudson Valley. Dive in for behind-the-scenes looks, fresh video and photos from our sites and special events, and anything else that tickles us.

And of course, talk to me! Did you visit one of our sites recently? Share your thoughts here! Far away and not yet able to visit but need some advice? Ask your questions here! Oh yeah, and send us photos from your visits, send us video, send us cookies! (Well, not cookies, unless, well, you really, really want to...)

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