Join us in our Sandra and William H. Speiden auditorium for a presentation by historian Andrew Gutowski on the military movements of Generals Lafayette and Cornwallis as they positioned their armies at Yorktown, Virginia in 1781. This program will be live streamed at this link: https://www.youtube.com/@history-to-go8789/streams Reminder: the program will begin promptly at 3pm, so […]
This summer is the 250th anniversary of the creation of the Culpeper Minutemen militia. Join us as local historian Dennis Loba discusses the typical clothing, weapons, and accouterments worn and used by local colonists before and at the beginning of the American Revolution. This program will be held at the museum. Space is limited so […]
Liberty Hall will be holding our annual seeded and natural relic hunt on SUNDAY April 6th 2025. **The Royal Artillery brass strap from a artillery pouch (relic pictured above) was found at Liberty Hall last year by Patrick Connors of The Shank is Intact. He did a fabulous Youtube video on it and American Digger […]
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 […]
Drop by Historic Salubria any time between 11:00am and 3:00pm on Sunday April 13 for an informal afternoon of art and community. Explore the 18th century house and grounds, and be inspired to create art of your own! Limited art supplies, including paper, pencils, and paint, will be provided, but if you have favorite art […]
Join Historic Germanna as we partake in the nationwide cleanup of historic sites and battlefields by sprucing up Historic Salubria and its grounds. A variety of indoor and outdoor activities will be available, including: -Cleaning up the Salubria Community Cemetery (clearing brush, picking up deadfall, cutting back saplings) -Repairing the split-rail fence (digging holes, inserting […]
Explore the largest quantity of dinosaur footprints discovered in North America! Each year the Museum partners with the local Luck Stone Quarry to provide a public access day to view Culpeper’s famous dinosaur footprints! More than 215 million years ago, giant beasts roamed the region we call home today. Then, in 1989, evidence of their […]
To honor National Historic Preservation Month, Historic Germanna invites you to step back in time to explore the architectural legacy of Salubria. Thanks to funding from the Semiquincentennial grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, we are amid the process of preparing a comprehensive Historic Structures […]
Explore the largest quantity of dinosaur footprints discovered in North America! Each year the Museum partners with the local Luck Stone Quarry to provide a public access day to view Culpeper’s famous dinosaur footprints! More than 215 million years ago, giant beasts roamed the region we call home today. Then, in 1989, evidence of their […]
Get ready for a fiesta like no other! 🎊 We’re kicking off our Cinco De Mayo celebrations with a weekend full of fun, prizes, and plenty of good times at Zandra's! Join us from Saturday, May 3rd, through Monday, May 5th as we celebrate in style! 🎁 What’s in store? 🎁 - A fun-filled game […]
On May 26 Americans will honor service men and women who died while defending our nation. Join us as Culpeper National Cemetery volunteer and Air Force veteran Jeff Joyce shares the history of Memorial Day, from the early decoration of Civil War graves with flowers to today’s annual day of mourning and remembrance.
To honor National Historic Preservation Month, Historic Germanna invites you to step back in time to explore the architectural legacy of Salubria. Thanks to funding from the Semiquincentennial grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, we are amid the process of preparing a comprehensive Historic Structures […]