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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: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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SUMMARY:Culpeper Minutemen History Week
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 250th Anniversary of the Culpeper Battalion\, a diverse force of volunteers who committed their families\, their fortunes\, and their lives to support the common cause of INDEPENDENCE.     \nEnjoy walking and driving tours\, lectures\, living history\, hands on family friendly activities and more. \nThis is a multi-day event.  Please visit https://culpeperva250.com/events/ for event specifics. \n 
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/culpeper-minutemen-history-week/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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SUMMARY:Culpeper Minutemen in the Park - Culpeper Muster Day
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and experience Revolutionary War history brought to life! Join us for living history demonstrations featuring the Seventh Virginia Regiment\, the Culpeper Minutemen VASSAR Color Guard\, and the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society. Meet historical interpreters of George Washington\, Patrick Henry\, and James Monroe\, explore exhibits on blacksmithing\, armaments\, and Revolutionary War uniforms\, and enjoy guided tours of historic sites. \nSchedule Includes: \n8:00am – 10:00am – Check-in for those who are living descendants of the Culpeper Minutemen to be honored later that day! \n9:00am – 4:00pm in Yowell Meadow Park: (Ongoing during the day) Seventh Virginia Regiment Living History\, Culpeper Minutemen\, and VASSAR Living History Color Guard. Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society Revolutionary Wargaming with Peter Schweighofer General George Washington\, Colonel Patrick Henry\, and Colonel James Monroe Germanna in the Revolution Colonial Communication and Historic Writing Devices The Weapons of War – Revolutionary War Blacksmith and Armaments – with Simeon England Culpeper National Cemetery \n9:00am – 9:30am – Welcome and Kickoff with Patrick Henry\, James Monroe\, George Washington and Culpeper Minutemen. \n9:30am -12:00am – Culpeper/Fauquier Leaders Short Tour (Edward Stevens\, Little Fork Church\, John Green Liberty Hall\, John Marshall Birthplace ($30 – Registration through Museum of Culpeper History) \n10:00am – 10:30am – Meet Patrick Henry – (Patrick Henry Jolly – Descendant of Patrick Henry) \n11:00am – 11:30am – Culpeper Surveyor to Commander-in-Chief: George Washington’s First Public Work & Survey – (David Cubbage) \n1:00 – 1:30 pm – SAR Culpeper Minutemen Commemoration Wreath Laying Ceremony and Musket Remembrance. \n1:30pm – 4:00pm – Culpeper/Orange Leaders Tour – (Hare Forest [Richard Taylor]\, Bloomsbury [Taylor family]\, Buford\, Hebron Lutheran\, Kirtley) ($30 – Registration through Museum of Culpeper History) \n1:30pm – 2:30pm Culpeper Minutemen Muster Walking Tour at Yowell Meadow Park – “Clayton’s Old Field.” (Jim Bish) (The largest original Muster\, Drill\, & Deployment site in Virginia in 1775-76 – Learn about this Hallowed Ground) \n2:30pm – 3:00pm – Meet General George Washington \n5:00pm – 9:00pm – (Special Event) – Museum of Culpeper History Alfresco & Culpeper Minutemen Descendant Reunion Dinner at Yowell Meadow Park with Keynote Speaker Virginia Revolutionary War historian Dr. Patrick Hannum ($100 – Registration through Museum of Culpeper History) \nSee more info on the bus tours here: https://culpeperva250.com/
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/culpeper-minutemen-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Yowell Meadow Park\, Corner of Blue Ridge Ave and Route 522 North\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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SUMMARY:Soldiers of Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Join us to meet with living historians depicting the soldiers of Virginia from 1607-1945! See firsthand the evolving weapons and equipment of Virginia’s soldiers from the Colonial Era to World War II!\nCost: $10.00 per vehicle.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/soldiers-of-virginia/
LOCATION:Cedar Mountain Battlefield\, 9465 General Winder Road\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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SUMMARY:Windows to Our Heritage:  Art That Honors Our Journey
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Art Show – Windows to Our Heritage: Art that Honors Our Journey! Join us at 305 S Main St for a celebration of art that pays tribute to our rich heritage. Explore a diverse collection of artworks that showcase the beauty and diversity of our cultural journey. Immerse yourself in the stories told through each piece and appreciate the talent of our local artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our heritage through the creative expressions of our community. See you there! \n \n\n\n\n\nThere will be an Artist Talk from 1-2pm. \n\n\nThe African American Heritage Alliance (AAHA) Culpeper in partnership with the Windmore Center for the Arts invite you to our second annual Art Show. This art show is entitled Windows to Our Heritage: Art That Honors Our Journey and will be held on Saturday\, October 25\, 2025\, from 10am to 4pm at the State Theater\, 305 S Main Street Culpeper\, VA. \nThe Alliance envisions a community that educates\, enlightens\, and serves as a primary resource for showcasing Culpeper’s African American experiences within our regional story. Windmore Center for the Arts’ vision is to be the heart of artistic expression and education in our community\, offering a welcoming\, sustainable space where people connect\, create\, and experience the transformative power of the arts. There will be an Artist Talk from 1-2pm. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome! \nEvent Highlights\n* A curated exhibition of African American themed art from local and regional artists\n* Opportunities to support\, meet\, engage with the artists\, and purchase their art\n* Reflections on heritage\, identity\, and cultural legacy through visual expression\n* A community gathering that honors history while inspiring future generations
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/windows-to-our-heritage-art-that-honors-our-journey/
LOCATION:State Theater\, 305 S Main St\,\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Friendly,History and Culture
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SUMMARY:2025 History Alfresco and Culpeper Minutemen Descendant Reunion Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Museum History Alfresco Annual Fundraiser and Culpeper Minutemen Descendant Reunion Dinner will be held at Yowell Meadow Park on Saturday\, October 25\, from 5:00pm-9:00pm \nThis is a once in a lifetime event to honor those who gave us the way of life we enjoy today! \n\nEnjoy colonial music by Colonial Faire\nSip wine or beer from Mountain Run Winery and Old House Vineyards\nFeast on our catered buffet by Distinguished Engagements\nOn-site bidding of an assortment of exciting products and\nexperiences in our silent auction\nLearn about the rich history of the Culpeper Minute Battalion\nOur Keynote Speaker will be Virginia Revolutionary War historian Dr. Patrick Hannum.\n\nYowell Meadow Park 250 years ago was Virginia’s largest muster and drill site where the Culpeper Rifle Company and the Culpeper Minute Battalion deployed for the Revolutionary War. They were Virginia’s largest and most consequential military force to aid in the liberation of Virginia from British Royal and Loyalists forces in 1775-76. \nOver 650 Culpeper\, Orange\, and Fauquier County men marched off this field providing Virginia its most indispensable riflemen at the victorious battles of Hampton and Great Bridge in 1775. Those victories\, and the later burning and conquest of Norfolk\, ended British Rule forever in Virginia. As a result\, Virginia became the first state to “Declare Independence” (on May 15\, 1776)\, much to the heroism of the Culpeper Minutemen. \nAt this Special 250th Culpeper Minutemen History Alfresco Dinner\, we are inviting everyone to join us in celebrating the occasion. That night we will especially be recognizing and honoring all descendants of those famed Culpeper Minute Battalion and Green’s Riflemen Company. Countless men who marched from this site in 1775 did not live to see the war’s end including two Culpeper Minutemen Captains\, John Chilton and James Scott. \nBecause this field is so hallowed\, we felt it so important for the 250th remembrance dinner to be held here\, on Virginia’s largest muster and deployment site of the Revolution. \nPLEASE JOIN US! \nIndividual Seats are $100 per person. Or sponsor a private table for 8 at the Benefactor\, Sustainer\, or Host level starting at $1000. \nOrder by October 13th! \nBusiness Casual Attire \nWe request that ladies wear flat shoes due to the uneven grounds. \nFor questions\, please contact Lee Langston-Harrison\, Interim Director\, Museum of Culpeper History at (540) 829-5954.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/history-alfresco/
LOCATION:Yowell Meadow Park\, Corner of Blue Ridge Ave and Route 522 North\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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