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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250225T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251231T170000
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SUMMARY:John Mercer Langston Hughes Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Carver 4-County Museum will be featuring a new exhibit honoring prolific writer\, John Mercer Langston Hughes\, born February 1\, 1901\, in Joplin\, Missouri. He passed away in New York on May 22\, 1967.\n\nIn 1936\, he wrote the poem\, “Let America Be America Again\,” which is the foundation for our new exhibit\, “Liberty\, Labor and Langston.”\n——-\n\nThe Liberty\, Labor and Langston\, exhibit opens online at www.carver4m.org on February 1\, 2025\, in celebration of Black History Month.  It is curated by Terry Miller.  It will open inside the museum from February 25 through the end of December. Open by appointment. Contact C. Carpenter at (540) 270-3891.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/john-mercer-langston-hughes-exhibit/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Friendly,History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250601T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260621T162342
CREATED:20240514T145440Z
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SUMMARY:Culpeper Pride Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Stay up to date with what is happening via our newsletter! (sign up at culpeperpride.org)\nYou can find the details of our 2025 event at culpeperpride.org/festival!
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/culpeper-pride-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Mountain Run Winery\, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,History and Culture,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250603T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T162342
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SUMMARY:The Culpeper Minutemen in History and Memory
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, June 3\, at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series! \nAs we approach the 250th anniversary of the formation of the Culpeper Minutemen\, it is important to acknowledge the legacy they left behind. This month\, Museum of Culpeper History Executive Director John Christiansen will discuss how the Culpeper Minutemen are remembered throughout history. \nThis program will be held at the museum. Space is limited\, so get your ticket today! Admission is $5 per person\, but Museum members get in FREE.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/the-culpeper-minutemen-in-history-and-memory/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260621T162342
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SUMMARY:Colonial Dinner at Mountain Run Winery
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a traditional colonial dinner to benefit the Museum of Culpeper History on the evening of Friday\, June 6! \nThis unique experience will feature a set three-course meal inspired by traditional colonial American dishes prepared by Zippy’s Smoke Shack\, period 18th-century tavern music performed by Colonial Faire\, and a lively presentation on colonial dining by guest speaker Susan Graham. Seating will be tavern-style to complete the atmosphere!
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/colonial-dinner-at-mountain-run-winery/
LOCATION:Mountain Run Winery\, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T153000
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SUMMARY:162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station
DESCRIPTION:CBT will commemorate the 162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station with a FREE tour. No tickets or advance notice required. \nJust show up at the designated times and locations listed below. \nSaturday\, June 7\, 2025 Tour Schedule \n9:00 – 9:35 AM – Intro of Battle | Opening clash. Address: 11380 Beverly Ford Rd\, Brandy Station\, VA. Note: This is a dead-end\, park on the right-hand side of the road. \n9:35 – 9:50 AM – Group moves to next stop. Address: 12465 Beverly Ford Rd. Note: Park in circle lot. \n9:50 – 10:15 AM – The field of battle develops. \n10:15 – 10:30 AM – Group moves to next stop. Short drive to Buford’s Knoll. \n10:30 – 10:55 AM – Discussion at Buford’s Knoll \n10:55 – 11:10 AM – Walk from Buford’s Knoll to Wiltshire House \n11:10 – 11:25 AM – Discussion at the Wiltshire House \n11:25 – 11:40 AM – Walk from Wiltshire to the Stone Wall \n11:40 -12:00 PM – Fight at the Stone Wall \n12:00 – 1:00 PM – 1-Hour Lunch Break. We encourage you to bring a picnic lunch. \n1:00 – 1:30 PM – The Line is Drawn. Address: 13000 St. James Church Rd (near the Intersection of Beverly Ford Rd and St. James Church Rd) – Note: Park in circle lot. \n1:30 – 1:45 PM – Group moves to Fleetwood Hill – Address: 20362 Fleetwood Heights Rd\, Brandy Station \n1:45 – 2:15 PM – Fleetwood Fight: The Clash of the Cavalry \n2:15 – 2:40 PM – Group moves to Lenn Park – Address:18063 Stevensburg\, Rd.\,- Note: meet at the cannon south of the pavilion \n2:40 – 3:10 PM – Duffie Attacks. \nTOUR CONCLUDES \n Photo Credit: Luke Christopher for Foothills Forum
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/162nd-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-brandy-station/
LOCATION:Brandy Station Battlefield\, 12465 Beverly Ford Rd\, Brandy Station\, VA
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T170000
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SUMMARY:Descendants Day at the Graffiti House
DESCRIPTION:Descendants Day at the Graffiti House will be a day devoted to meeting and hearing from the descendants of the Battle of Brandy Station\, the winter encampment in Culpeper County and those involved in the beginning of the Overland Campaign. \n11 AM-1PM Tours of the Graffiti House at 11:15 AM\, 12:15 PM\, and 1:15 PM\n1 PM “Culpeper During the Civil War”– Speaker Jeff Joyce.\n2PM-4PM -Hear from other Descendants & Share your Family Story\n4 PM-5 PM Refreshments\nPlease mark your calendars and plan to attend this event with your entire family.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/descendants-day-at-the-graffiti-house/
LOCATION:Graffiti House\, 19484 Brandy Rd.\, Brandy Station\, VA\, 22714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brandy Station Foundation":MAILTO:bsfgh1863@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250614T120000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Culpeper
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Culpeper played an important role in supporting the revolutionary cause in Virginia and in the events that influenced American independence? Learn about the people\, places\, and events shaped by Culpeper’s patriots and see how these activities were written into the Declaration of Independence\, the Bill of Rights\, and other founding documents in this walking tour of downtown led by staff and volunteers of the Museum of Culpeper History. Stories include the Culpeper Minute Men\, religious liberty\, and western expansion. \nAttendees should bring water\, wear comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for weather conditions. Tours will be held rain or shine unless otherwise advertised. \nThe tour will start at the museum.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/revolutionary-culpeper-4/
LOCATION:Downtown Culpeper\, Downtown Culpeper\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260621T162342
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SUMMARY:Minutemen\, Militia\, Continental Army\, U.S. Army - American Revolution!
DESCRIPTION:250 years ago—on June 14\, 1775—the United States Army was founded. Come learn about Revolutionary War history\, the Culpeper Minutemen and the road to independence! Race to get ready\, march like a soldier\, wear a tricorn hat and explore what life was like in Virginia during the beginning of the American Revolution. The event is free and open to all who come with someone of another generation. \nBring your kids\, grandkids\, neighbors\, and friends and march in the footsteps of Revolutionary War Minutemen and help to instill in young people a lifelong passion for history. Join the American Battlefield Trust at Brandy Station Battlefield near Culpeper\, Virginia\, for this special Generations event\, designed to help adults share their passion for history with younger people. \n\nPark in designated areas for Buford’s Knoll Walking Trail (along Beverly Ford Road); Google Maps address: G4JR+XQ\, Elkwood\, VA 22718
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/minutemen-militia-continental-army-u-s-army-american-revolution/
LOCATION:American Battlefield Trust\, Buford's Knoll Walking Trail - G4JR+XQ\, Elkwood\, VA
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Battlefield Trust":MAILTO:education@battlefields.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20260621T162342
CREATED:20250528T131113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T131113Z
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SUMMARY:Prehistoric Tea & Talk
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!  June 28-29 Prehistoric Tea and Talk(Saturday) and Triassic Dessert Tea available the entire weekend. Time slots available at 2p\, 4p\, and 6p
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/prehistoric-tea-talk/
LOCATION:Miss Minerva’s Tea Room & Gifts\, 307 South Main Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
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SUMMARY:The Life and Legacy of The Marquis de Lafayette: A Traveling Exhibit EXTENDED until October 1
DESCRIPTION:The American Friends of Lafayette’s six-banner traveling exhibit tells the important stories of Lafayette’s life and legacy\, including his participation in the American Revolution\, his critical role in cementing the Franco-American Alliance\, his lifelong passion for human rights\, including the abolition of slavery\, support for women’s rights and women authors\, religious tolerance\, and support for democratic governments\, and his return as Guest of the Nation in 1824-1825. Also highlighted are efforts of the American Friends of Lafayette to commemorate this bicentennial in 2024-2025. \nThis exhibit strives to make Lafayette’s story more accessible and relevant to today’s citizens\, accenting the connections between Lafayette and George Washington as well as more recent history\, including the 2002 decision to proclaim Lafayette an honorary citizen of the United States. \nStop by the museum and see this exhibit before it leaves! \nMuseum hours are Mon-Sat 10-4 and Sun 1-4. General Admission is $5. Culpeper County residents get in FREE.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/culpeper-hosts-a-hero-lafayette-in-culpeper-an-exhibit-commemorating-the-bicentennial-of-lafayettes-visit/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250628T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250628T150000
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SUMMARY:Willy Wonka Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure. The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film\, in addition to a host of fun new songs\, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.\nRoald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory\, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats\, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket\, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/willy-wonka-jr/2025-06-28/1/
LOCATION:The Windmore Center for the Arts\, 305 S. Main St.\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windmore Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@windmorefoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250628T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250628T190000
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception Culpeper Hosts a Hero: Lafayette in Culpeper
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Culpeper History presents Culpeper Hosts a Hero\, the first exhibit to highlight General Lafayette’s historic visit to our town in August 1825. Rarely noted in official records of his tour of the United States\, the Frenchman’s short stop in Culpeper was documented in detail by Capt. Philip Slaughter\, Culpeper native and Revolutionary War veteran. Slaughter’s diary provides a rare glimpse of the General’s itinerary\, the numerous activities organized to honor the “Guest of the Nation\,” and those individuals who arranged the whirlwind of events. The exhibit includes an annotated map of Culpeper showing three locations which hosted events for the General and his entourage on August 22nd. \nThe exhibit explores this honorable man\, his contributions to the young nation\, and his life-long affection for his adopted country. Beyond the unprecedented reception he received during his 13-month tour of the United States in 1824-25\, Lafayette’s visit was celebrated in Culpeper during the 1925 Centennial\, and even today\, in the Bicentennial festivities across the eastern and southern states during the last year and half. \nA reception to open Culpeper Hosts a Hero will be held Saturday\, June 28th\, from 5 – 7 pm. Enjoy period music and refreshments – including wines provided by Mountain Run Winery and toddy tastings hosted by the Long and Hansen families. Period costumes are encouraged! \nThose wishing to attend the opening reception are requested to RSVP by June 25.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/exhibit-opening-reception-culpeper-hosts-a-hero-lafayette-in-culpeper/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250628T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250628T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T125000Z
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SUMMARY:Willy Wonka Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure. The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film\, in addition to a host of fun new songs\, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.\nRoald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory\, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats\, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket\, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/willy-wonka-jr/2025-06-28/2/
LOCATION:The Windmore Center for the Arts\, 305 S. Main St.\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Windmore Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@windmorefoundation.org
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