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SUMMARY:Culpeper Minute Men: Icons of Independence
DESCRIPTION:The Culpeper Minute Men was organized in the fall of 1775in response to Governor Patrick Henry’s call for the Virginia militia to protect the capital at Williamsburg. Their uniform consisted of hunting shirts bearing the words “Liberty or Death” and a distinctive rattlesnake flag stating both “Liberty or Death” and “Don’t Tread On Me.” \n“That flag\, and the message it conveyed\, really ensured the place of the minute men in popular memory\,” said John Christiansen\, the museum’s executive director. “That phrasing will be revived over and over for the next 250 years. It was in the minds of the men who joined the reborn Culpeper Minute Men during the Civil War in what they considered to be another American Revolution. And the sons and grandsons of those Civil War veterans carried on that legacy into what would eventually become Culpeper’s National Guard company.” \nChristiansen explains that newspaper articles from the 1880s and into the early 20th century describe current members of the unit as all “direct descendants” of the original minute men. A short history and description of the flag – one of the first used by the patriot cause – is almost always included. \nCulpeper continued to host Virginia and National Reserve units after World War I\, but their identity as the “Culpeper Minute Men” eventually faded away. Older veterans created the Culpeper Minute Men Association to keep the memory alive locally\, but the minute men were becoming part of national culture. \n“America’s Bicentennial in 1976 saw an explosion of Revolutionary War commemorative items\, and the Culpeper Minute Men are featured in their fair share of plates\, postcards\, coloring books\, trading cards\, tumblers\, and more\,” said Christiansen. “The earliest example we have is a small pewter tray dated to the 1880s and made by a Culpeper jeweler\, probably for one of the Civil War veterans.” \nToday\, the Culpeper Minute Men are featured in the seals of Culpeper County and the Town of Culpeper\, and their name is invoked in local businesses and clubs. “And don’t forget the Virginia license plate design\,” says Christiansen \nThe exhibit will be on display through 2026. It is part of a series of events Culpeper County has prepared as part of the Virginia 250 commemorative programming. \n    
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/culpeper-minute-men-icons-of-independence/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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SUMMARY:Art @ The Vineyard – Barbara Hawley
DESCRIPTION:Revalation Vineyards is pleased to feature artist Barbara Hawley in both of our tasting rooms for May and June of 2026. Her exhibition\, titled “Piece Work\,” features wood piece assemblages. Creating them involves problem-solving\, arranging\, and finding the mystery in the newly created artwork. Barbara is an artist\, teacher\, and writer who received a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts with a minor in Art History from the University of Maryland. She developed the first Artist-in-Residence Program at the University of Virginia’s Cancer Center\, where she focused on the importance of creative self-expression. She also started art programs for Virginia Neuro Care and Play Partners (a division of Children\, Youth\, and Family Services) in Charlottesville\, Virginia. Currently\, Barbara is the artist-in-residence at MAD Arts in Madison\, Virginia\, where she teaches and exhibits her artwork. She is interested in a wide variety of media\, from drawing to watercolor\, acrylic\, collage\, as well as jewelry\, assemblage\, photography\, and more. \nARTIST’S STATEMENT: Art is not only a very important part of my life – it is my life. It is my joy and expression. It engages me and fulfills me. It is my gift to share.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/art-the-vineyard-barbara-hawley/
LOCATION:Revalation Vineyards\, 2710 Hebron Valley Road\, Madison\, 22727
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SUMMARY:"We Declare" Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:We Declare . . .\nthat under the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the U. S. Declaration of Independence\, we are free and independent. \nThis exhibit is an exploration of natural rights and 27 grievances that led colonists to say\, “ENOUGH” in 1776 to a tyrant. \nExamining the context of the times\, the exhibit compares those 27 grievances to 2025\, and asks\, “Am I Giving Up My Freedom and Independence to Tyranny?” \n​Open NOW through July 11\, 2026 – Open Friday’s 11:00 am – 4:00 pm and by appointment by calling C. Carpenter at (540) 270-3891.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/we-declare-exhibit/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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SUMMARY:Dino Walk 2026
DESCRIPTION:Since 2015\, the Museum of Culpeper History has partnered with the local Luck StoneQuarry to provide a public access day to view Culpeper’s famous dinosaur footprints! More than 215 million years ago\, during the Triassic Period\, giant beasts roamed the region that we call home today. Then\, in 1989\, evidence of their existence was discovered at the bottom of the quarry. Explore the largest quantity of dinosaur footprints discovered in North America on this special day.\nVehicle passes are available for hourly timed tours. $50.00 per vehical. Each pass provides entry to one vehicle and its occupants. Due to limited space in the parking area\, vehicles must be no larger than a 15-passenger van. Each pass will also provide FREE admission to the Museum of Culpeper History in downtown Culpeper that same day.\nThis is a very popular program\, and ticket availability is limited. Vehicle passes are restricted due to the limited parking available at the dinosaur track site. On average\, approximately 250 passes are available each day. The demand for tickets is great\, and tickets sell out very quickly each year!\nPasses for tours on Saturday\, May 2\, will be available for sale to the general public through our online ticketing platform on Saturday\, April 4.\nMuseum members at the Family level or above will have early access to purchase passes for tours on Friday\, May 1. To be eligible\, memberships must be active by March 15\, 2026.\nMuseum Member Sales Open: March 28\, 10:00 AM\nMuseum Member Sales Close: March 31\, 11:59 PM\nGeneral Public Sales Open: April 4\, 10:00 AM\nEvent Dates: May 1-2\, 2026\nFor event details\, visit the museum’s event page at https://culpepermuseum.com/dinow
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/dino-walk-2026/
LOCATION:Luck Stone Quarry – Culpeper Plant\, 18244 Germanna Hwy\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,History and Culture
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SUMMARY:Book World Meets Wine World - MK England
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 6 pm as author MK England discusses several of their works. M. K. England grew up on the Space Coast of Florida\, watching shuttle launches from the backyard. These days\, they live on a micro-farm in rural Virginia packed with video and board games\, plants\, D&D books\, and their kindergartener’s giant personality. They’re probably covered in dirt right now. MK is the author of thirteen novels for kids\, teens\, and adults\, including the forthcoming Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous. You can find them at mkengland.com. The vineyard opens at noon on Fridays\, so pop by early for a glass of verjus to enjoy during the discussion.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/book-world-meets-wine-world-mk-england-2/
LOCATION:Revalation Vineyards\, 2710 Hebron Valley Road\, Madison\, 22727
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