Col. Mosby, Rangers to Raid Downtown Herndon in Historic Reenactment
The historic reenactment of Col. John Singleton Mosby's raid on Herndon will take place St. Patrick's Day.
History will come alive in downtown Herndon on St. Patrick’s Day as Col. John Singleton Mosby and his Rangers ride into town. Historical re-enactors will recreate Mosby’s surprise attack on the First Vermont Cavalry, stationed at the Herndon Depot downtown. Reenactments will be held at 11 a.m. as well as 2 p.m. on March 17, along with living history portrayals. The Herndon Historical Society and the Herndon Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the free event with support from the Town of Herndon and many local businesses. Mosby’s raid will recreate the St. Patrick’s Day in 1863 when troopers from the First Vermont were relaxing at the depot and a nearby sawmill. Herndon and surrounding areas were supposed to be occupied exclusively by Union …
Barbara Glakas
4:58 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
This will be a great show! Everyone should bring all their neighbors and kids. Mark your calendars! more ›