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St. Albans Raid: Civil war era fashion

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Messenger Marketing

WCAX presented a five-minute feature on plans for the St. Albans Raid 150th Anniversary Commemorative this week. The interview was done at the St. Albans Historical Museum and focuses on period clothing. Our thanks to Channel 3 for continuing to … Continue reading →

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Entertainers Raise Awareness of Upcoming Commemoration

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Messenger Marketing

ST. ALBANS – All was calm, until the children in black descended upon the crowd. Though none in attendance would say the scene was exactly quiet during Saturday’s Kingman Street Klassic car show, the atmosphere was docile. A relaxing, sunny … Continue reading →

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St. Albans Raid Half Marathon Registration

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Messenger Marketing

Registration is open for the 2nd Annual St. Albans Raid Half Marathon race! Register now on Active.com

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Special Civil War event Aug. 9

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Messenger Marketing

“The History Gang,” a stellar cast of four associated with the Ottawa Storytellers group, will bring glimpses of the American Civil War as seen from the North, South, U.S. and Canada to the St. Albans Historical Society & Museum on … Continue reading →

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Get your commemoration program!

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Messenger Marketing

The first edition of the St. Albans Raid 150th Anniversary Commemoration issue is now available. Flip through the full program here! The 20-page publication provides: a detailed description and schedule of the Sept. 18 to 21 events; a raid history … Continue reading →

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Recreating Civil War Mayhem

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Messenger Marketing

Re-enactment picture coming into focus ST. ALBANS — The script is written, backdrops are being designed, actors are being chosen, and in just a little more than nine weeks everything will be in place for the most sophisticated local re-enactments … Continue reading →

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The Sound of the 1860s

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Gary Rutkowski

The 2nd South Carolina String Band, a Civil War camp band known internationally, will not only play during the St. Albans Raid 150th Anniversary Commemoration but will camp in Taylor Park as well. The band is scheduled for an appearance … Continue reading →

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Casting Call!

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Gary Rutkowski

ST. ALBANS — Six lucky actors will have the opportunity to appear in the St. Albans Raid re-enactments taking place here over the Sept. 20 weekend. The highly anticipated production is seen as the centerpiece of the 150th anniversary commemoration … Continue reading →

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Mayor’s Ball Ticket Request Form

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Messenger Marketing

Join us for the 150th Anniversary St. Albans Raid Commemoration Mayor’s Ball on Saturday, September 20, 2014, 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the St. Albans Historical Museum, Bliss Room in St. Albans, Vermont. The Mayor’s Ball will feature music by … Continue reading →

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‘Raider’ on trial

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Messenger Marketing

St. Albans’ made attempt to punish a Confederate ST. ALBANS CITY — In the spring of 1865, Hezekiah Payne, took a ferry from Windsor, Canada into Detroit, intending to take the woman he was dating to the theater. Once in … Continue reading →

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