Headless 1776

The Headless Horseman Origin Story. America wasn’t the only thing birthed in 1776. The year also gave rise to the brutal terror of the Headless Hessian. On October 24th, 1776 to escape the fever sweeping Philadelphia, Elijah sets off on a trip to his uncle’s in the village of North Tarrytown. There, his deeds give birth to a legend and his path leads to a showdown with the murderous horseman on All Hallows Eve.