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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:"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/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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SUMMARY:Patriots of Color in the American Revolution - Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, February 10\, at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series! \nAs we approach the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding\, we look at the role African Americans played in the fight for independence. The focus will be on men from Culpeper\, with emphasis on free man William Clark and enslaved man Spencer Slaughter. \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/patriots-of-color-in-the-american-revolution-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:Community Event,History and Culture
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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/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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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/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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SUMMARY:SAFE Mardi Gras Luxury Bingo Masquerade Ball
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night that brings the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras to life with elegance and purpose. This year’s event promises to be our most memorable yet!\nTickets and sponsorship packages for the Mardi Gras Luxury Bingo Masquerade Ball are officially on sale.\nTreat yourself or honor someone special by gifting a ticket or sponsorship in their name this holiday season. Click the ticketing link to check out all of our ticketing and sponsorship options and reserve your spot!\n\nTickets!
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/safe-mardi-gras-luxury-bingo-masquerade-ball/
LOCATION:The Culpeper Center\, 137 S Main St.\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Friendly,History and Culture,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Sip & Learn – Preserving Black History in Rural Virginia by Jody Lahendro
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 3 pm for historian Jody Lahendro’s presentation\, Preserving Black History in Rural Virginia. Since retiring five years ago as UVA’s Historic Preservation Architect\, Jody Lahendro\, FAIA\, has provided professional services to central Virginia nonprofits seeking to preserve historic Black schools and churches. In this talk\, Jody will present several of his projects\, from initial community engagement and grant assistance\, through the architectural and construction process. He will also discuss how these buildings fit within the broader cultural histories of Black education and religion.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/sip-learn-preserving-black-history-in-rural-virginia-by-jody-lahendro/
LOCATION:Revalation Vineyards\, 2710 Hebron Valley Road\, Madison\, 22727
CATEGORIES:Community Event,History and Culture
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SUMMARY:Lectures from the Lab
DESCRIPTION:Spotswood\, Washington\, Byrd – these are just a few of the influential families who shaped 18th-century Virginia. Not only did these prominent neighbors meet for social gatherings\, they swore oaths to the same Masonic orders\, served side by side during wartime\, and bound their families together through marriage. But what did they really think of one another? Join us for this special program with researcher\, archaeologist\, and Martha Washington interpreter\, Constance Shofi. Constance brings her years of research with Historic Germanna and Mount Vernon to examine the intriguing connections between these remarkable families. \nJoin us at 7:00pm in the Hitt Archaeology Center for this lecture. Tickets are available on a pay-what-you-can basis via Eventbrite.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/lectures-from-the-lab/
LOCATION:Hitt Archaeology Center\, 2062 Germanna Hwy\, Locust Grove\, VA\, 22508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Friendly,History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Germanna":MAILTO:info@germanna.org
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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/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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