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A new exhibit in the Museum of Culpeper History examines the course of the independence movement in Culpeper County prior to the Revolutionary War. American resistance to British rule stiffened when Parliament enacted a series of taxes on the American colonies to help cover the expenses of the Seven Years War with France. Colonists objected... Read more »
“Elementary Explorers” is the museum’s brand NEW interactive series of children’s programming that brings fun facts, objects, and activities out of the past and to life! The series, targeted at ages 5-9, will be held monthly. Each month will feature a different activity and craft inspired by local history.
Join Historic Germanna Education Manager Shannon Doherty for our first Evening with Germanna of this year! On Thursday, February 29 (yes, it is a leap year!) at 7pm ET on Zoom, Shannon will explore the fascinating yet often untold story of slavery, emancipation, and the Union Army in Culpeper County during the Civil War. When... Read more »
Help us kick off Women's History Month with the release of Hancock's Hefeweizen, entirely brewed by women. Hancock's Hefeweizen is named after Civil War Union nurse, Cornelia Hancock who served in Brandy Station. Hancock notably experimented with hops and yeast for medicinal purposes. Hancock is one of many unsung heroes of the Civil War, having... Read more »
Join us for a benefit for the Literacy Council of Madison County! Mollie Cox Bryan will present her book The Lace Window. Hundred Acre Books will have some copies available for purchase. Guests are welcome to arrive early for a glass of wine or verjus before the event begins.
Trivia Friday Night at Beer Hound Brewery - Every other Friday Night from 7-9PM. Bring your friends and family to form a team and test your knowledge on a variety of topics, from history to pop culture.
Incredible Women in Culpeper The museum is pleased to have 2 long-time staff members and volunteers, Gloria Cooper and Karen Quaintance, present on the lives of four incredible women who were in Culpeper This program will be held at the museum. Space is limited so save your seat today and then pay at the door!... Read more »
Join us as genealogist Dr. Shelley Murphy, the chief researcher on the UVA Descendant Outreach Program and Memorial to Enslaved Laborers, as she talks about her process and shares some of the most powerful finds of her research. Guests are welcome to arrive at 5:30pm for a glass of wine or verjus before the discussion... Read more »
Learn about recorded Bigfoot sightings in Culpeper, and how a close encounter led one Virginia man on a lifelong quest to solve the Bigfoot mystery. Hunt for Bigfoot in the museum for clues to his existence all week from March 16 through March 23. This program is being offered in conjunction with CulpeperCon at the... Read more »
Liberty Hall will be holding our annual seeded and natural relic hunt on Saturday, March 16, 2024. This is our 5th Annual Hunt! Sign up is online at: https://www.waiverfile.com/b/LibertyHall1/Waiver.aspx... Cost is $100 per person, payable upon online registration. Venmo to @libertyhallva is preferred! email us for other payment options: [email protected] This will be a combination seeded... Read more »
Although overshadowed by the much larger Battle of Brandy Station several months later, the Battle of Kelly's Ford on March 17, 1863 was a significant marker in the growing capacity of the United States cavalry to meet and defeat its Confederate counterparts during the American Civil War. The battle resulted in the death of Alabama... Read more »
You are invited to Shamrocks on Kelly Street. We will have street vendors, Irish dancers, bagpipes, Irish singers, King and Queen ginger contest, and a Kid's Treasure hunt for real gold. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and kids 12 and under are free with an adult. This event is rain or shine. In the chance,... Read more »
Trivia Friday Night at Beer Hound Brewery - Every other Friday Night from 7-9PM. Bring your friends and family to form a team and test your knowledge on a variety of topics, from history to pop culture.
