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The Mystery of the Origin of the Headless Horseman
 
The Mystery of the Origin of the Headless Horseman
Time
September 6 - January 8

Location
Museum Gallery
The Ohio Statehouse
1 Capitol Square
Columbus, OH 43215

Description

This exhibit will present a little-known alternative story to what inspired Washington Irving to write his short story: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” 

 

An original American Revolutionary War sword combined with other objects will illustrate the tale of a secret mission to eliminate a Hessian mercenary operating in upstate New York.

 

Presented as a “history mystery”, visitors can decide if they feel this story influenced Washington Irving in his masterful storytelling.