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.” “That […]
Calling all photographers! Historic Germanna is pleased to invite you to a Photography Open House at Historic Salubria on Wednesday April 29 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Historic Salubria is a c. 1757 historic home that serves as a unique backdrop for engagement, maternity, family portraits, and other types of photoshoots, located just outside of Culpeper, […]
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 […]
We Declare . . . that under the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the U. S. Declaration of Independence, we are free and independent. This exhibit is an exploration of natural rights and 27 grievances that led colonists to say, "ENOUGH" in 1776 to a tyrant. Examining the context of the times, the exhibit compares […]
Explore the story of Culpeper on this 75-minute guided walking tour through its historic downtown. From Native lands and early settlement to the Revolution and Civil War, discover how this small town became a key crossroads in American history. This story-driven experience brings the past to life through the people, places, and moments that shaped […]
Join us at the Cedar Run Church where author and historian Frank O'Reilly will be giving a lecture on the final days of Stonewall Jackson after his wounding at the Battle of Chancellorsville. Tickets are $15.00 per person.
Explore the story of Culpeper on this 75-minute guided walking tour through its historic downtown. From Native lands and early settlement to the Revolution and Civil War, discover how this small town became a key crossroads in American history. This story-driven experience brings the past to life through the people, places, and moments that shaped […]
Little Fork Interpretive & Recreational Trail marks the first completed phase of The Commons at Little Fork Church—a shared community space that brings together nature, history, and the arts. Built through funding partnerships, the generous gift of professional expertise, and a congregation's commitment to open this historic land to all, the trail offers a free, […]
We Declare . . . that under the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the U. S. Declaration of Independence, we are free and independent. This exhibit is an exploration of natural rights and 27 grievances that led colonists to say, "ENOUGH" in 1776 to a tyrant. Examining the context of the times, the exhibit compares […]
Explore the story of Culpeper on this 75-minute guided walking tour through its historic downtown. From Native lands and early settlement to the Revolution and Civil War, discover how this small town became a key crossroads in American history. This story-driven experience brings the past to life through the people, places, and moments that shaped […]
Explore the story of Culpeper on this 75-minute guided walking tour through its historic downtown. From Native lands and early settlement to the Revolution and Civil War, discover how this small town became a key crossroads in American history. This story-driven experience brings the past to life through the people, places, and moments that shaped […]
We Declare . . . that under the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the U. S. Declaration of Independence, we are free and independent. This exhibit is an exploration of natural rights and 27 grievances that led colonists to say, "ENOUGH" in 1776 to a tyrant. Examining the context of the times, the exhibit compares […]
Experience History: The 165th Anniversary of First Manassas Step back in time on May 16–17, 2026, as the rolling landscape of Brandy Station Battlefield transforms into a living canvas of American history. This landmark event marks the 165th Anniversary of the Battle of First Manassas, featuring the largest Civil War reenactment in over a decade. […]
Explore the story of Culpeper on this 75-minute guided walking tour through its historic downtown. From Native lands and early settlement to the Revolution and Civil War, discover how this small town became a key crossroads in American history. This story-driven experience brings the past to life through the people, places, and moments that shaped […]
Explore the story of Culpeper on this 75-minute guided walking tour through its historic downtown. From Native lands and early settlement to the Revolution and Civil War, discover how this small town became a key crossroads in American history. This story-driven experience brings the past to life through the people, places, and moments that shaped […]
We Declare . . . that under the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the U. S. Declaration of Independence, we are free and independent. This exhibit is an exploration of natural rights and 27 grievances that led colonists to say, "ENOUGH" in 1776 to a tyrant. Examining the context of the times, the exhibit compares […]
Explore the story of Culpeper on this 75-minute guided walking tour through its historic downtown. From Native lands and early settlement to the Revolution and Civil War, discover how this small town became a key crossroads in American history. This story-driven experience brings the past to life through the people, places, and moments that shaped […]
Explore the story of Culpeper on this 75-minute guided walking tour through its historic downtown. From Native lands and early settlement to the Revolution and Civil War, discover how this small town became a key crossroads in American history. This story-driven experience brings the past to life through the people, places, and moments that shaped […]
We Declare . . . that under the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the U. S. Declaration of Independence, we are free and independent. This exhibit is an exploration of natural rights and 27 grievances that led colonists to say, "ENOUGH" in 1776 to a tyrant. Examining the context of the times, the exhibit compares […]
Explore the story of Culpeper on this 75-minute guided walking tour through its historic downtown. From Native lands and early settlement to the Revolution and Civil War, discover how this small town became a key crossroads in American history. This story-driven experience brings the past to life through the people, places, and moments that shaped […]
Explore the story of Culpeper on this 75-minute guided walking tour through its historic downtown. From Native lands and early settlement to the Revolution and Civil War, discover how this small town became a key crossroads in American history. This story-driven experience brings the past to life through the people, places, and moments that shaped […]