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Saint Albans Museum

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Since 1966, SAM preserves and strengthens the cultural heritage of St. Albans & NW Vermont.

We share our community stories through exhibits, art, education, community programs, cultural events & performance.

10/30/2026

VISIT! We are open from 12 - 2 pm on Saturday for Spooky Saturday. Have you visited the Hallowed Halls of Saint Albans Museum? Be sure to see the Marietta Ball exhibit to pay homage to her memory... and to visit the spirits of the museum! More info about Spooky Saturday can be found at www.downtownsaintalbans.com/event-details/spooky-saturday-1 📸Photo: Thanks to Delaney Van Ostran for designing the interactive Marietta Ball Exhibit.

10/19/2026

162 years ago TODAY, 3 years after our stunning Renaissance Revival building was constructed, Saint Albans became the site of the Northernmost land action in the Civil War.

October 19, 1864, 21 Confederate soldiers of the 8th Kentucky Cavalry enacted their plan to rob and burn down Saint Albans, Vermont. The Confederacy needed cash to alleviate some of its debt... and illustrious Saint Albans certainly had plenty.

Fortunately their bottles of Greek Fire failed and only one building was burned… but the damage was lasting. The men left the city with a total of $208,000, equivalent to over $4,000,000 today.

Were the hostages released? Did they get away with it? To learn more visit our blog below. Read first-person accounts from our archives to get a glimpse into what Saint Albans residents experienced as the raid unfolded, and in its aftermath.

New letters to our archival collection provide first person accounts of the events unfolding during the infamous Saint Albans Raid.

10/15/2026

Thank you to all of our members that attended the Saint Albans Museum Annual Meeting. We are pleased to announce that the 2026 History Starts Here Award was presented to Jim Murphy. The History Starts Here Award is presented annually to honor and celebrate distinguished service, dedication, and contributions to community history in St. Albans and Franklin County, Vermont. Congrats Jim!

10/13/2026

Thank you to Vermont Herpetofauna and Nature Center for hosting Reptile Day at Saint Albans Museum. We had 350 people come through! HNC provides a unique experience to interact with reptiles, amphibians, insects, and arachnids, and to learn more about wildlife conservation & care. Thanks to SAM’s own Corrina King for organizing this popular event. We were so pleased to see hundreds of smiling faces and to host a wonderful educational experience. 📸: Trish Denton (w/permission)

10/13/2026

Tomorrow is The Saint Albans Museum Annual Meeting. Join us in Bliss Memorial Auditorium for refreshments and the annual update. We will elect incoming board members that have been nominated by the board and present the Annual History Starts Here Award. The meeting will last an hour. Members are welcome to stay for the Board of Trustees Meeting at 6:30 pm to observe our ongoing governance process. Both meetings are open to the public. The room is fully accessible by elevator.

10/10/2026

Today! Join us for Reptile Day at Saint Albans Museum. Free event from 11-3 pm. Last day of 2026 that the museum is open.

10/09/2026

SAM is a volunteer-strong organization. Special shout out to longtime volunteer Charlotte Pedersen. In addition to tending to our Textiles Collections and mending our wares (figuratively & literally) - Charlotte is the quiet heartbeat of the organization through small acts of care towards our collections, building, and grounds. From watering the plants, to gardening, to keeping a sense of order in every nook and cranny (there are many!), we are are truly blessed to have such a solid contributor to the overall operations. A recipient of the 2025 History Starts Here Award for co-authoring "Images of America: Saint Albans" by Arcadia Publishing, Charlotte's dedication to preserving local history is a generous gift to SAM. We are proud to have such a strong player on the team. Thanks Charlotte! (link for book below in comments)

10/07/2026

See you Saturday! Bring the whole family for exploration of snakes, lizards, frogs, insects, arachnids, and amphibians. Hosted in the Bliss Room by The Vermont Herpetofauna and Nature Center, this is a day at the museum you will not want to miss. October 10th is also the last day that the museum is open... and the last day EVER to see our 250th exhibit CENTENNIALS: The Gilded Age & The Disco Era in Vermont’s Rail City. Come send us off on closing day! More info at www.stamuseum.org/events

10/05/2026

We are excited to see you HOLDING A SNAKE at Reptile Day! Bring the whole family for exploration of snakes, lizards, frogs, insects, arachnids, and amphibians. Hosted by ambassadors from Vermont Herpetofauna and Nature Center in the Bliss Room, this is a day at the museum you will not want to miss. October 10th is also the last day that the museum is open... and the last day EVER to see our 250th exhibit CENTENNIALS: The Gilded Age & The Disco Era in Vermont's Rail City. Come send us off on closing day! For more information visit www.stamuseum.org/events/reptile-day

09/29/2026

Congrats to our 2026 Saint Albans Museum Calcutta winners Robin Lambert, Richie Dickinson, Charlotte Pedersen, and Bryan Derry. In the end, these 4 decided to do a 4-way split with 1/2 of the winnings being donated to back to the museum! We are so grateful to everyone that played and for our time together in the Bliss Room. Thank you to the 100 people that took action to support the preservation of Saint Albans history by attending our annual fundraiser. We are so grateful for your contributions - and thank you for your presence in this storied building. We will soon announce the grand total raised.

Address

9 Church Street, PO Box 722
Saint Albans, VT
05478

Opening Hours

Wednesday	12am - 4pm
Thursday	12pm - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

(802) 527-7933

Website

http://www.stamuseum.org/

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