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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:Park Day at Cedar Mountain Battlefield
DESCRIPTION:Meeting place\nMeet at Visitors Center at 9:00 AM\nPlanned Activities\nGeneral cleanup of trails and interpretive signage. Demo old greenhouses on adjoining property. More TBD.\nShould I bring any tools or supplies?\nWork gloves\, proper attire.\nIs there a rain date?\nIn the instance of inclement weather\, Park Day will continue as planned.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/park-day-at-cedar-mountain-battlefield/
LOCATION:Cedar Mountain Battlefield\, 9465 General Winder Road\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Friendly,History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation":MAILTO:info@friendsofcedarmountain.org
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SUMMARY:Park Day at Historic Salubria
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the American Battlefield Trust’s nationwide annual cleanup day!\nA variety of indoor and outdoor activities will be available\, including:\n-Cleaning up the Salubria Community Cemetery (cleaning headstones\, clearing brush\, picking up deadfall\, cutting back saplings)\n-Repairing the split-rail fence (digging holes\, inserting fence posts)\n-Tidying up outside the house (picking up deadfall\, raking leaves)\n-Tidying up inside the house (sweeping\, dusting)\n-And more!\nVolunteers will be treated to a special behind-the-scenes tour with staff.\nWe have some tools available\, but if you have your own\, bring it! We will be using clippers\, post diggers\, saws\, axes\, hatchets\, loppers\, brooms\, rakes\, dusters\, and shovels. Volunteers should also bring gloves and any other protective gear. Wear sturdy shoes\, long-sleeves and pants.\nVolunteers should meet at the parking area beside Historic Salubria between 8:45am and 9:00am. Follow the gravel driveway through the gate\, and park near the modern cottage. We will convene near there.\nLearn more: https://www.battlefields.org/…/volu…/historic-salubria-1
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/park-day-at-historic-salubria/
LOCATION:Salubria\, 19173 Salubria Lane\, Stevensburg\, VA\, 22741\, 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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T120000
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SUMMARY:“Patriots of Color in the Revolutionary War” by Dr. Shelley Murphy at the Carver Center
DESCRIPTION:The Culpeper Minutemen Chapter will recognize African American and  Native American History in the Revolutionary War as we approach the  250th Anniversary of this Nation. We will also talk about the 20 known Patriots of Color\, both free and enslaved\, from the Culpeper area\, who also served to create this nation. The Culpeper Minutemen Chapter SAR  wishes to thank the Museum of Culpeper History for its research and Culpeper County for its support with the VASSAR ColorGuard.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/patriots-of-color-in-the-revolutionary-war-by-dr-shelley-murphy-at-the-carver-center/
LOCATION:Carver Center\, 9432 North James Madison Hwy.\, Rapidan\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Friendly,History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Culpeper Minute Men":MAILTO:Info@CulpeperMinuteMen.Us
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SUMMARY:Downtown Culpeper History Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThis story-driven experience brings the past to life through the people\, places\, and moments that shaped Culpeper—while uncovering hidden stories and overlooked history you won’t find on your own. Perfect for visitors and locals alike.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/downtown-culpeper-history-walking-tour/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:111 Commerce St\, Culpeper\, VA 22701\, 111 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Friendly,History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="History Walks Culpeper":MAILTO:tours@historywalksfxbg.com
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