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SUMMARY:Night at the Museum of Culpeper History
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens at the museum after the doors are locked\, and the lights are turned out?\nWell here is your chance. The museum will be hosting a camp-in for children ages 8-12 where they get to spend the night at the museum. Participate in several hands-on activities that bring the past to life\, watch a movie complete with popcorn before heading off to bed\, and in the morning say goodbye with a tour of the caboose.\nYou can register individually or get a group of friends together and come. All children MUST be accompanied by a chaperone (21+). If coming as a group there MUST be 1 chaperone for every 4 children.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/night-at-the-museum-of-culpeper-history/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,History and Culture
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SUMMARY:Archaeology in Action at Historic Germanna - Public Dig Day
DESCRIPTION:Historic Germanna is once again excited to invite the public to see archaeology in action! On Saturday\, August 3\, 2024\, from 10am to 4pm\, our unique archaeological dig sites in Locust Grove will be open to the public. Get behind the scenes and meet Germanna’s archaeology team to learn more about this summer’s work in the field\, including efforts to unearth the original Spotsylvania Courthouse. This is the last opportunity this year to visit our excavation site\, which is only open a few times a season. \nGermanna’s archaeology site encompasses the ruins of the “Enchanted Castle” – home of Virginia’s Colonial-era Governor\, Alexander Spotswood – as well as the potential sites of the 1714 Fort Germanna that was constructed by the first German immigrants to The New World and the original Spotsylvania Court House. \nAdmission is free\, but due to limited parking at the dig site\, guests will be provided timed access passes on a first come\, first served basis. Guests should check in at the Historic Germanna Visitor Center at 2062 Germanna Highway\, Locust Grove\, 22508. There\, you will receive a timed ticket to access the archaeology site. The last timed ticket will be given at 3:00pm. \nEvent rain or shine unless severe weather. Please dress for outdoor walking including close-toed shoes and it is advised to bring water\, bug repellant\, and sun protection. \nFor more information\, please call 540-423-1700 or email info@germanna.org.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/archaeology-in-action-at-historic-germanna-public-dig-day/
LOCATION:Historic Germanna\, 2062 Germanna Highway\, Locust Grove\, VA\, 22508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,History and Culture
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SUMMARY:Knights of the Golden Horseshoe
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever heard of the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe and wondered who they were and what they did? Join us in August as local historian Dennis Loba talks about Spotswood and the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe-one of colonial Virginia’s best folklore adventures – the why and the wherefore. \nThis program will be held at the museum. Space is limited so save your seat today and pay at the door! Admission is $5 per person but Museum members get in FREE
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/knights-of-the-golden-horseshoe/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240810T203000
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SUMMARY:Cedar Mountain Battlefield Real-time Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join historian\, Greg Mertz\, as he leads a real-time tour of the Battle of Cedar Mountain. Considering the current daylight savings time\, things occurred about an hour later than during the war. The 90-minute program will be held from 6:00-8:30 pm. Starting at the Cedar Mountain Battlefield Information Center located at 9465 General Winder Rd.\, Rapidan\, VA 22733\, the tour will highlight the 1862 clash between Confederate forces under legendary Maj. Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson and Federal forces under Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Banks. Tickets are $10/person and include parking. \nFor more information and to register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mfrdgqq.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/cedar-mountain-battlefield-real-time-tour/
LOCATION:Cedar Mountain Battlefield\, 9465 General Winder Road\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733
CATEGORIES:Community Event,History and Culture
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SUMMARY:DinoWalk 2024
DESCRIPTION:Each year the Museum partners with the local Luck Stone Quarry 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. Discover the largest quantity of dinosaur footprints discovered in North America on this special day. \nVehicle passes are available for hourly timed tours. 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 family admission to the Museum of Culpeper History in downtown Culpeper for FREE. \nPLEASE NOTE: The Museum of Culpeper History offers the DinoWalk program once per year.  The museum is unable to organize group tours outside of the listed program dates. \nTICKETING \n\n\n\n\nDue to high demand\, DinoWalk passes for 2024 will be awarded using a lottery system to ensure that everyone who wants a pass has an equal chance of getting a pass. To enter the event lottery\, fill out and submit the form below between 12:00 AM on Sunday\, July 21 and 11:59 PM on Saturday\, July 27. \nLottery winners will be notified by email on Monday\, July 28. The notification email will include a link to select a tour time and a code to purchase passes. Passes must be purchased within 48 hours or the invitation will expire and be offered to the next applicant.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/dinowalk-2024/
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:History Talk: “The Military Career of Stonewall Jackson” with Frank O’Reilly
DESCRIPTION:Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation hosts historian Frank O’Reilly for a lecture about the military career of Maj. Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. Frank O’Reilly\, historian and National Park Service Ranger is the acclaimed author of “The Fredericksburg Campaign: Winter War on the Rappahannock”. \nThe event will be held on Saturday 8/24 at 7:00 pm at the Cedar Run Baptist Church located at 21210 Old Orange Road\, Culpeper\, 22701. Tickets cost $20/per person including light refreshments. \nFor more information and to register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8hwkx65/lp/51d72496-209a-4eca-b424-98db36d1a3be.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/history-talk-the-military-career-of-stonewall-jackson-with-frank-oreilly/
LOCATION:Cedar Run Baptist Church\, 21210 Old Orange Road\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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SUMMARY:English Country Dance Class in Culpeper
DESCRIPTION:Love the grace of Austen and the beauty of Bridgerton? Learn the dances\, etiquette\, and history of Old Virginia country social life. \nColonial to Romantic Era – English Country Dance Class \nStep back in time at The Stables of Mountain Run Winery and experience the elegance and charm of historical dances. Come as you are or dress in period attire while you twirl away to traditional tunes. \nThese classes will are perfect for beginner to seasoned dancer – all will be able to enjoy the evening at their pace. These lessons will prepare dancers for the 200th Anniversary of the Lafayette Ball in Culpeper August 23\, 2025. (1 year away!) \nDance Mistress Elaine Sturgeon of the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society will be leading this class along with other experienced dancers. \nMountain Run Winery will have their bar open for guests to enjoy their small-batch\, distinctive\, high-quality wines\, ciders\, and meads. See their wine list here http://www.mountainrunwinery.com/wines/ \nThere are various balls and social events through the area that you can enjoy with these new skills\, many will be also commerating Lafayette’s 1824-1825 visit and celebrating America’s 250th. The nearest upcoming ball is scheduled for November 23\, 2024 in Frederickburg. \nNote – the Stables are not air-conditioned\, however they are open air with fans and a beautiful cross breeze. In the event of unsuitable weather we will relocation and provide ample notice to all attendees. \nThere is no food service on site; please enjoy dinner out before coming\, pack a meal or stop off at the Old County Store on the way. (No outside alcoholic is allowed) \n*Culpeper Minute Men is hosting this event for fun\, historical education AND to raise funds so that we are able to offer these classes to Culpeper area children and retirement communities without cost. Mountain Run Winery has been incredibility supportive of these events and our mission. All profits from ticket sales go to fund our initiatives! \nThese event and many others in the next year are made possible in part by a grant from VA250 Commission in partnership with Virginia Humanities \nAgenda \n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Socialize\, get your drinks and settle in \nThis is time for all attendees to park\, get drinks and enjoy socializing with fellow dancers. Dancing was the most common way to socialize within your community in county life. So getting to know your fellow dancer is a prefect way to celebrate history! \n7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – *Etiquette* DANCING begins – all in their places and ready to go! \nBy 7:30 pm\, dancers will have organized and are ready to begin dancing. After this time it will be difficult to include new dancers until there is a break so please arrive before 7:30 pm. Sometime around 8:15 pm we will break for dancers to refresh themselves. At the end of the evening there will be a little time for questions and announcements regarding upcoming classes and events.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/english-country-dance-class-in-culpeper/2024-08-29/
LOCATION:Mountain Run Winery\, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Culpeper Minute Men":MAILTO:Info@CulpeperMinuteMen.us
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