Sleepy Hollow

official poster art made by Corey Lubowich

**Sleepy Hollow** is the setting of *Headless: A Sleepy Hollow Story*; it is a small American town. At first, it seems rather average and boring, but there is more than what meets the eye. Folklore, such as the tale of The Headless Horseman, has haunted the town for years.

Shipwrecked's "Sleepy Hollow" was mostly filmed at Heritage Square Museum, Rustic Oaks Ranch, and a few sound stages.

## Early History

Sleepy Hollow's history is often misconstrued, and many of the tales of the Headless Horseman are false. But, through old diaries, sea logs, first hand accounts, and research the truth can be uncovered.

Henrietta Hudson founded the Dutch colony of Sleepy Hollow in the early 1600s (likely in 1609 or 1610). She, many of her residents, and her second in command, Anneke Storms, had arrived there by a ship called the Lichtgevend. Along with Henrietta's ship, two other ships, the Half Moon and Middernacht, were supposed to arrive under the command of Henry Hudson and Frederick Storms. However, the Half Moon landed ashore in Nova Scotia, and the Middernacht never arrived. When Henry finally made it to Sleepy Hollow, he grew jealous of the leadership and power Henrietta had cultivated. In her peak leadership, Henreitta also led a coven that consisted of Anneke, Juniper LaBouf, and other members. Juniper also had a pirate husband named Captain "Gravy" Davy Crowbones.

Because of Anneke's position in both of these situations, Henry found a willing partner in her. The jealous pair plotted to take down Henrietta. In 1620, they went through with this, and she was beheaded. After her beheading, Henrietta took on the form of the Headless Horseman.

After beheading Henrietta, Anneke began to feel guilty. So, in addition to already being a teacher, she opened an orphanage. She also rennounced her last name, Storms, and began to go by her mother's maiden name, Crane. Anneke led the orphanage until October 1621. In October, Anneke died becuase of the Headless Horseman. The building of the original orphanage is now used as Storms Inn.

## Noteable Residents

The town of Sleepy Hollow is full of quirky residents. They all hold various positions and roles around the town. **Below are recent or current named and seen residents.**

## Noteable Places

### Businesses

* Colonial Drugs 'N' Stuff
* Bishop Boo-Tique
* Storms Inn
* Half Baked Bakery
* Lady Artemis' Cat Theatre
* The Wake Theatre
* The Ace of Popcorn Tea Shoppe

### Locations

* Sleepy Hollow Middle School
* Old Dutch House
* Van Tassel Manor
* Police Station
* Cursed Bog

### Other

* Eugene and Ramona Trousers School of Acting for Children
* Sleepy Hollow High
* Sleepy Hollow Public Access Studio
* Bowling Alley
* Morgue

## Events of *Headless: A Sleepy Hollow Story*

The town is usually quiet and uneventful, but, during Headless, many town mysteries begin to unravel. This all begins when Ichabod Crane arrives to town. Ichabod becomes roommates with the Headless Horseman, and, with the help of other residents, they try out different 'heads' on the Horseman. These various heads help give clues to the true history of Sleepy Hollow and more sinister plans going on. Many places in Sleepy Hollow are visited or mentioned as they piece things together.\* When everything is uncovered, the town's dynamics shift greatly. The true early history of Sleepy Hollow is popularized. There are several more ghosts in town. And, there are several occupational changes. For example, the former mayor, Baltus Van Tassel, is locked away in jail. So, Rip Van Winkle is running to be the new mayor.

\*For a more detailed account of what happens in town during the series, visit the main series page, *Headless: A Sleepy Hollow Story*, or individual episode pages.

## Town Pictures

map of the town in the 1600s from Anneke Storms' diarymap of the town found in Cpatain Gravy Davy Crowbone's chestmap from the Kickstarter for Headlessopening credits scene of the town drawn by Sarah Kieley
## Trivia

* Many of the town locals are fascinated by history. This leads to several plays, books, and reenactments.
* There is also a legend of a Lady/Woman in White.
* Van Tassel, Van Brunt, Van Winkle, Bishop, Storms, and Crane are all families that have histories that extend back into the early start of the town.
* Former mayors of the town incude Ambrose (served from the founding of the town til ??) and Cotton (served 1777-1785) Van Tassel.