Defeat of Jesse James Days Bank Raid Re-Enactments

Bank Raid Re-enactments

408 Division Street

SATURDAY, 11:00 a.m., 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

The Raid Re-Enactment takes about 30 minutes to complete. There is a narrative description of the events that took place in 1876 which is promptly followed by the appearance of the James/Younger Gang and the re-enactment.

All participants in the re-enactment are volunteers and are not paid for their performances. Many of them own the authentic 1876 costumes they are wearing, while others are provided by the Northfield Historical Society.

Please note that the James/Younger Gang does re-enact the raid with Horses and Pistols and the Towns People are also armed. They will be discharging blank rounds of ammunition during the raid re-enactments. Please take necessary precautions with children and pets.

Bleachers are set up on Division Street across from the Historic First National Bank Museum, where the raid re-enactment takes place. You are welcome, at no additional expense, to use the bleachers if you are wearing a 2002 Defeat of Jesse James Days Button. Sorry, but we do not take reservations for the bleachers - First Come First Served.

A Defeat of Jesse James Days Photo Album exists for this event.


The DJJD Committee is not responsible for any personal injury incurred while participating in or attending this event. This is not a button event nor is there an admission fee, but usage of the bleachers directly across from the event requires a celebration button.

Event Chair: Jane Moline, 507-645-6321