Did you know … Washington Irving has often been called “the Father of American Literature.” He is thought of, for instance, as the first American writer to make his living primarily through his creative work, and he is the first American acclaimed by the English literary establishment as worthy of recognition.
Irving was known for including numerous ghostly tales in his famous work. In this program, we will delve into Irving’s life as well as experience a few of his eerie tales, such as “The Devil and Tom Walker,” “Rip Van Winkle,” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”
The program will take place at The Museum at Lassen’s Resort on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Registration is required. Admission is free for members or $5 payable online for guests at t https://lassensresort.app.neoncrm.com/event-detail?event=2982
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Terry Lynch of Histories for Kids / HFK Presents specializes in historical portrayal and storytelling for all ages. His one-man interactive performances give audience members a new, first-person perspective of the people and events that make up our history.