St. Albans Civil War Heritage Weekend 2013
Come along and join Steppin Back
In Time with Mahpiya- Wowachintanka and Kevin Titus as we take part in the St.
Albans Raid of 1864.
When:August 17, 2013 – August 18, 2013 all-day
Where:St. A.lbans
Historical Society Museum
9 Church Street
St. Albans, VT 05478
The 1860s reverberate in St. Albans, Vt. as re-enactors bring this tumultuous
era to life during the St. Albans Civil War Heritage Weekend.
One of
Vermont’s Top 10 Civil War attractions, this now bigger-than-ever event returns
to historic Taylor Park for a third consecutive year.
This year’s event
includes some new features, such as recreation of momentous events (Pickett’s
Charge and the surrender at Appomattox), a ceremony at Civil War veterans’
graves, and a new half-marathon race on Sunday.
All
events are centrally located in downtown St. Albans City. The St. Albans
Historical Museum is at the top of the park and will be open to the public ($5
adult admission fee). The city has a good number of fine restaurants downtown
within a block or two of the park. For more St. Albans information, especially
about the new half marathon race, visit the Franklin County Regional Chamber of
Commerce Web Site.
Come along and join Steppin Back
In Time with Mahpiya- Wowachintanka and Kevin Titus as we take part in the St.
Albans Raid of 1864.
When:August 17, 2013 – August 18, 2013 all-day
Where:St. A.lbans
Historical Society Museum
9 Church Street
St. Albans, VT 05478
The 1860s reverberate in St. Albans, Vt. as re-enactors bring this tumultuous
era to life during the St. Albans Civil War Heritage Weekend.
One of
Vermont’s Top 10 Civil War attractions, this now bigger-than-ever event returns
to historic Taylor Park for a third consecutive year.
This year’s event
includes some new features, such as recreation of momentous events (Pickett’s
Charge and the surrender at Appomattox), a ceremony at Civil War veterans’
graves, and a new half-marathon race on Sunday.
All
events are centrally located in downtown St. Albans City. The St. Albans
Historical Museum is at the top of the park and will be open to the public ($5
adult admission fee). The city has a good number of fine restaurants downtown
within a block or two of the park. For more St. Albans information, especially
about the new half marathon race, visit the Franklin County Regional Chamber of
Commerce Web Site.
The society of the War of 1812 in the State of Connecticut
The society of the War of 1812 in the State of Connecticut held its annual
meeting at J. Timothy's in Plainville on March 16. Also in attendance was the
Connecticut Society United States Daughters of 1812, along with special guests
"President James Madison" Kevin Titus and Mahpiya Wowachintanka"Dolly." his wife Both societies participating in
the annual meeting are composed of members whose descendants fought in the War
of 1812. Pictured, from left: Betty Oderwald, past president Connecticut Society
United States Daughters of 1812; Ken Roach, president Society of the War of 1812
in the State of Connecticut; Valerie Chase, president Connecticut Society United
States Daughters of 1812; the President, and Mrs. Madison.
Steppin Back In Times Kevin Titus and Mahpiya
Wowachintanka to attending as Benedict Arnold and wife Peggy Shippen Arnold at
David C Kings book signing.
March 10th 2013
3:00PM
Roe Jan Library
Hillsdale Ny
3:00PM
Roe Jan Library
Hillsdale Ny
Boston Massacre 2013
Come
join Steppin Back In Time with Kevin Titus and Mahpiya Wowachintanka as they
portray loyalist and celebrate the 243rd Anniversary of the Boston Massacre
Saturday March 2, 2013 – Witness the event that sparked the American Revolution!
Little
Redcoats and Little Bostonians, 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Young
visitors will experience what life was like for Bostonians and British soldiers
in Boston in the months leading up to the Boston Massacre. Free; in front of the
Old State House.
Trial of the Century, 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Immediately following Little Redcoats, come inside to watch patriot
lawyers John Adams and Josiah Quincy defend the British soldiers accused of
murdering Bostonians. Audience members are invited to act as witnesses and
jurors for this celebrated case. Free with museum admission; in the Old State
House. Space is limited; tickets for both performances go on sale at 9:00 a.m.
at the Old State House Museum front desk.
join Steppin Back In Time with Kevin Titus and Mahpiya Wowachintanka as they
portray loyalist and celebrate the 243rd Anniversary of the Boston Massacre
Saturday March 2, 2013 – Witness the event that sparked the American Revolution!
Little
Redcoats and Little Bostonians, 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Young
visitors will experience what life was like for Bostonians and British soldiers
in Boston in the months leading up to the Boston Massacre. Free; in front of the
Old State House.
Trial of the Century, 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Immediately following Little Redcoats, come inside to watch patriot
lawyers John Adams and Josiah Quincy defend the British soldiers accused of
murdering Bostonians. Audience members are invited to act as witnesses and
jurors for this celebrated case. Free with museum admission; in the Old State
House. Space is limited; tickets for both performances go on sale at 9:00 a.m.
at the Old State House Museum front desk.
Join us at The 2nd New England Reenactors Swap Meet
Come join Steppin Back In Time
Come along and join the fun. Steppin Back In Time will attend
The Battle of Antietam Event September 30 Th 2012
Wickham Park Manchester Ct
Sept, 30th 2012 for a fun adventure
Event: Connecticut To Arms: 1862
Wickham Park
1329 West Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042 USA
Dates and Times
Friday: 9/28/2012
Saturday: 9/29/2012
Sunday: 9/30/2012
Description
The Connecticut Civil War Commemoration Commission and the Wickham Park Foundation present, "Connecticut To Arms: 1862." This is the second reenactment host by the Commission during the 150th commemoration cycle of 2011-2015. One of the largest reenactments in New England. Learn more at www.ccsu.edu/civilwar or on Facebook at "Connecticut To Arms".
The Battle of Antietam Event September 30 Th 2012
Wickham Park Manchester Ct
Sept, 30th 2012 for a fun adventure
Event: Connecticut To Arms: 1862
Wickham Park
1329 West Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT 06042 USA
Dates and Times
Friday: 9/28/2012
Saturday: 9/29/2012
Sunday: 9/30/2012
Description
The Connecticut Civil War Commemoration Commission and the Wickham Park Foundation present, "Connecticut To Arms: 1862." This is the second reenactment host by the Commission during the 150th commemoration cycle of 2011-2015. One of the largest reenactments in New England. Learn more at www.ccsu.edu/civilwar or on Facebook at "Connecticut To Arms".
History
House
Fort Hancock
History House
December 17 2011
12-4:30pm
Enjoy
Christmas in 1943 when President Warren G Harding and 1st Lady Florence Kling Harding
and re-enactors bring History House to life. Live holiday
music and refreshments will be provided.
Friday,
March 09, 2012
The Boston Massacre as You’ve Never Exactly Seen It
Before
Tomorrow
the Old State
House hosts its annual commemoration and reenactment of the Boston Massacre. This winter has been far from
wintry, but we’ll all pretend it’s a chilly, moonlit night with snow and ice on
the ground. The schedule of events--
Boston Massacre Reenactment
7:00 P.M.
Become a part of this infamous event as it is
reenacted in front of the Old State House, in the very place where it took place
in 1770. Decide for yourself if the soldiers fired into the crowd in
self-defense or cold-blooded murder. Before the action unfolds, hear from
patriots, loyalists,
and moderates who will talk about the events and attitudes that led to that
fateful night. Free; in front of the Old State House.
This year the
reenacting unit that portrays the soldiers will debut their 29th Regiment of
Foot uniforms. each individually authentic, but somewhat motley when combined.
Commissioning multiple hand-sewn uniforms of the actual company involved in the
shooting is the meticulous attention to detail that makes us civilians think
re-enactors are awe-inspiring and a little crazy. But all of us involved in this
event have the goal of improving it every year
Coastal Defenses Weekend, Dance at Fort Hancock
Saturday, May 19, 2012 7-10:30 Pm
Makpia Wakan Tanka & Kevin Titus (Aka) President Warren G Harding
and 1st Lady Florence
Kling Harding to attend Saturday evening followed by Re-enactment of Revelutionary War time encampment
on Sunday May 20th.
Step back into May 1943 for a few hours and experience
some of the “home front” life of Monmouth County’s history at a World War II-era
Swing Dance on Saturday, May 19, 7-10:30 p.m. at the Chapel at the Fort Hancock
Historic District, Sandy Hook Unit, Gateway National Recreation Area. The chapel
is located at 35 Hartshorne Drive.
The Swing Dance is part of the annual Coastal Defenses
Weekend at Fort Hancock taking place May 18-20, which includes a Lantern Tour on
Friday evening, May 18, and Coastal Defenses Day on Sunday, May
20.
An introductory swing dance lesson will take place before
the dance, 7-7:30 p.m.
Members of Gateway National Recreation Area’s volunteer
historical interpretation group, the Army Ground Forces Association, are hosting
the World War II-era Swing Dance to celebrate the music and entertainment of a
bygone era.
Dance to the classic swing of the early 1940s big-band
sound with live music provided by Swingadelic, the New York City-area band that
will deliver traditional big-band sounds. Period 1940s attire is encouraged but
not required. Suggested donation is $15.
The event is a fundraiser for the Army Ground Forces
Association (AGFA), which is preserving, restoring and interpreting Fort
Hancock’s history during World War II. Donations will help fund the swing dance
as well as ongoing restoration projects. AGFA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
organization and an official park partner organization.
Established in 1972, Gateway National Recreation Area
offers more than 26,000 acres of marshes, wildlife sanctuaries and recreational
athletic facilities; miles of sandy beaches; indoor and outdoor classrooms;
picnicking and camping areas; as well as historic structures and military
installations, airfields, a lighthouse and adjacent waters around New York
Harbor.
With more than 9 million visitors a year, it is the third
most visited national park in the country. For upcoming public programs, see the
park’s website