The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Timeline ( Real )

literature
1908

Publication of 'The Wind in the Willows'

The novel 'The Wind in the Willows' by Kenneth Grahame is published, providing the source material for the Mr. Toad segment of the movie.

literature
1820

Publication of 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'

Washington Irving's short story 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' is published as part of the collection 'The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.', serving as the basis for the Ichabod Crane segment of the movie.

film_release
October 5, 1949

Release of 'The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad'

Disney releases the animated movie 'The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad', combining adaptations of 'The Wind in the Willows' and 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'.

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Timeline ( Fictional )

character_event
Early 19th century

Mr. Toad's obsession with motorcars

Mr. Toad becomes obsessed with motorcars, leading to reckless behavior and accidents.

plot_event
Early 19th century

Mr. Toad steals a motorcar

Mr. Toad steals a motorcar and drives recklessly, causing a scandal and his eventual arrest.

plot_event
Early 19th century

Mr. Toad's trial and imprisonment

Mr. Toad is put on trial for his crimes and sentenced to prison.

plot_event
Early 19th century

Mr. Toad escapes from prison

Mr. Toad escapes from prison with the help of his friends Rat and Mole.

plot_event
Early 19th century

Return to Toad Hall and confrontation with weasels

Mr. Toad and his friends return to Toad Hall and confront the weasels who have taken over.

character_event
Late 18th century

Ichabod Crane arrives in Sleepy Hollow

Ichabod Crane arrives in the village of Sleepy Hollow to serve as the new schoolteacher.

plot_event
Late 18th century

Ichabod competes for Katrina Van Tassel's affection

Ichabod vies for the attention of Katrina Van Tassel against Brom Bones.

background_event
Late 18th century

The Headless Horseman legend told

The villagers tell Ichabod the story of the Headless Horseman, a local ghost legend.

climax
Late 18th century

The midnight ride of the Headless Horseman

Ichabod encounters the Headless Horseman at midnight and is chased through the woods.

conclusion
Late 18th century

Ichabod flees Sleepy Hollow

Frightened by the encounter, Ichabod leaves Sleepy Hollow abruptly and is never seen again.