Experience the Armour-Stiner Octagon House throughout the year through a range of guided tours. Whether visiting for the first time, returning for a deeper exploration, or seeking a seasonal or specialized experience, visitors will find a tour suited to their interests. Browse the options below to select the appropriate tour for you.
Celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial by touring The Armour-Stiner Octagon House – a home that epitomizes our nation’s unique spirit of independence!
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the spectacular Armour–Stiner Octagon House in Irvington, New York. This Victorian garden party features live music, historic interpreters, storytelling by Jonathan Kruk, lawn games, croquet, food and drink, and a self-guided visit through the house, veranda, gardens, and grounds of this National Historic Landmark.
In the days leading up to All Hallow’s Eve, the ghosts of The Octagon House gather to celebrate the many literary figures who found inspiration here. Tour the house with one of its most mysterious (and possibly insane) residents and conclude the evening with Edgar Allan Poe’s iconic poem, ‘The Raven.’
Journey back through the history of The Octagon House to unravel the myths and mysteries of this National Historic Landmark! A perfect addition to your October adventures in Sleepy Hollow Country.
Tour the Octagon House while a ghost story written by one of its former residents – and set in the house itself – plays out around you. Join us for this mysterious seasonal favorite and find out what happened to the Lady in White for yourself.
Celebrate the holiday season surrounded by the sights and sounds of Christmas in the 1870s. This lyrical, 8-sided home will be filled with elaborate holiday décor featuring wreaths, garlands, and the sparkle of antique ornaments on three grand Christmas trees.
This immersive tour will transport visitors into a Victorian Christmas at The Octagon House, culminating in a dramatic presentation of the Fezziwig Party Scene from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
