During the 150th anniversary commemoration, visitors to St. Albans — including descendants and relatives of those actually involved in the Oct. 19, 1864 raid — will have the opportunity to:

• witness elaborate re-enactments of the raid;
• meet and speak with some 80 Civil War era military and civilian re-enactors (including sutlers with wares for sale);
• take walking tours of the prime sites involved in the raid;
• attend an antique and quilt show and sale;
• hear live Civil War era music;
• cheer on a grand review of re-enactors, officials dressed in Civil War attire and others during a Heritage Review;
• attend lectures leading up to and during the event;
• visit the unique collections of the St. Albans Historical Museum;
• and, enjoy the recently revitalized downtown with its many shops and fine eateries.

Also, a Civil War period costume ball, featuring period music, and dance instructions from the era will be held in the museum auditorium Saturday evening.

Facades depicting the banks and businesses that were pivotal to the Confederates attack on the city will stand along Main Street. The narrated re-enactment of the assault will take place for the audience in the park on both Saturday (2 p.m.) and Sunday (1 p.m.) and will be simulcast on a giant television screen.

The 2nd South Carolina String Band, an internationally renowned Civil War era music group, will perform for the ball and in the park both days.

Admission is free to all outdoor events in the park, including reenactments! Food booths can be found adjacent to the park at sponsoring churches.

Shuttle bus service to and from free parking lots at the Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center (near I-89, Exit 19) and the St. Albans Drive In (Route 7-North across from Walmart near Exit 20) will be available for free Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. through daytime events.

St. Albans Historical Museum admission is $6 for adults, $3 for students (ages 5 to 17). Children under 5 are free.  The museum will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Specifics about St. Albans Walking Tours during the raid commemoration are to be announced. Please visit www.stamuseum.org for further details as they become available.

Daily Schedule of Events

The St. Albans Raid 150th Anniversary Commemoration schedule includes the following events. [Unless otherwise noted, “park” refers to Taylor Park and “museum” represents the St. Albans Historical Museum on Church Street, adjoining the park. All outdoor events are in the park unless otherwise noted.]

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 (Warm up event)

• 7 p.m. The Vermont Civil War Songbook with Linda Radtke & Arthur Zorn (museum)

Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014

• All day  Park set up
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Museum open
• 7 p.m.  Lecture: St. Albans Raid, Howard Coffin (museum)

Friday, Sept. 19, 2014

• All day Special 1860’s entrées at restaurants
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Museum open
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Walking History Tours (check with museum)
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Antique & Quilt Show (City Hall)
• 2 p.m. Military re-enactors’ camps set up
• 4:30 p.m. The Welden Theatre presents the movie “The Raid” (1954)
• 7 p.m. Lecture: Vt. During Civil War, Howard Coffin (museum)
• 7.30 p.m. The Welden Theatre presents the movie “The Raid” (1954)
• 9.30 p.m. The Welden Theatre presents the movie “The Raid” (1954)

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

• All day Special 1860’s entrées at restaurants
• 9 a.m. Military camps open to public
• 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Drill, maneuvers, artillery, cavalry
• 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.  Citizen’s Band performs in park
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Museum open
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Walking History Tours (check with museum)
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Antique & Quilt Show (City Hall)
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Character cutouts for photos
• 10 a.m. Cavalry drill at Houghton Park
• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Clara’s Games (children’s activities)
• 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cadet Corps Drill (for children)
• 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Raiders trial re-enactment (Church St. courthouse)
• 11 a.m. – noon 2nd South Carolina String Band Performance
• Noon – 12:30 p.m. Military camp cooking demonstration
• 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Citizen’s Band in park
• 2 p.m. Raid re-enactment (Don’t miss it!)
• 2:45 p.m. Heritage Review (parade within park)
• 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. 2nd South Carolina String Band
• 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Raiders trial re-enactment (Church St. courthouse)
• 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. 1860s’ Church Service at St. Luke’s
• 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. St. Albans Chorus in park
• 4:30 p.m. The Welden Theatre presents the movie “The Raid” (1954)
• 6 p.m. Pre-Ball Promenade (visit up to 3 restaurants)
• 7.30 p.m. The Welden Theatre presents the movie “The Raid” (1954)
• 8 p.m. Mayor’s Ball (period clothing or formal wear at museum)
• 9.30 p.m. The Welden Theatre presents the movie “The Raid” (1954)

Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014

• 9 a.m. St. Albans Raid Half-Marathon
• All day Special 1860’s entrées at restaurants
• 9 a.m. Military camps open to public
• 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Drill, maneuvers, artillery, cavalry
• 10 a.m. Cavalry drill at Houghton Park
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Museum open
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Walking History Tours (check with museum)
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Antique & Quilt Show (City Hall)
• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Character cutouts for photos
• 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Clara’s Games (children’s activities)
• 11 a.m. – noon 2nd South Carolina String Band performance
• 1 p.m. Raid re-enactment (Don’t miss it!)
• 1:30 p.m. Heritage Review (parade within park)
• 4:30 p.m. The Welden Theatre presents the movie “The Raid” (1954)
• 7.30 p.m. The Welden Theatre presents the movie “The Raid” (1954)

Participation is welcomed from organizations, businesses, private individuals and others to support these and other events. Contact the St. Albans Historical Museum (802-527-7933 or stalbansraid@gmail.com) to take part, or (raidsponsorship@gmail.com) to donate, or become a sponsor.