A Perfect Prelude to Halloween

Clarkson Chapel was built in 1860 by Levinus Clarkson, who had married into the Livingston family. As Columbia County Historian William Better told Gossips, Clarkson built the chapel for workers on his estate, who were not welcome at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Tivoli. The Carpenter Gothic style chapel was constructed on the grounds of what was then Knollwood, Clarkson's estate.

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On Thursday, October 28, Clarkson Chapel, now owned by Columbia County, will be the scene of an interactive storytelling experience suitable for Halloween. Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk will perform Washington Irving's gothic tale The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

There will be two performances--at 5 p.m. and at 7 p.m. The earlier performance will be geared toward children. The later performance will be for an audience of all ages. Attendance is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. RSVP to Shari Franks at shari.franks@columbiacountyny.com. Masks will be required; social distancing will be observed; refreshments will be available. Clarkson Chapel in located at 3691 Route 9G in Clermont.