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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/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carver 4-County Museum":MAILTO:carver4cm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260130T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260130T170000
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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/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carver 4-County Museum":MAILTO:carver4cm@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260123T170000
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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/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carver 4-County Museum":MAILTO:carver4cm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260117T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260117T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
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SUMMARY:Lee\, Jackson\, and Dr. McGuire: Lee-Jackson Day Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Cedar Run Church on January 17\, 2026\, at 5:00 pm for a special Lee-Jackson Day lecture delivered by Harry Sonntag and hosted by the Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation. \nHarry will be discussing the relationship between Gen Robert E. Lee and LtGen Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and their connection through Dr. Hunter Holmes McGuire. \nHarry Sonntag is a recognized leader in historical preservation and public education and serves as the President of Civil War Historic Impressions\, Inc. For more than 15 years\, he has developed immersive living-history programs\, battle reenactments\, and first-person portrayals that bring America’s past to life. As a respected public speaker\, Harry has delivered keynote addresses at Lee-Jackson Day commemorations\, including a presentation in the Old House of Delegates at the Virginia State Capitol. His programs have also been featured by the Gettysburg Foundation\, Chancellorsville Commemorations\, the Sons of Confederate Veterans\, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy\, among other organizations.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/lee-jackson-and-dr-mcguire-lee-jackson-day-lecture/
LOCATION:Cedar Run Baptist Church\, 21210 Old Orange Road\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260116T170000
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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/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carver 4-County Museum":MAILTO:carver4cm@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260109T170000
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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/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carver 4-County Museum":MAILTO:carver4cm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260102T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T125503Z
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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/2026-01-02/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carver 4-County Museum":MAILTO:carver4cm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251226T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251226T170000
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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/2025-12-26/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carver 4-County Museum":MAILTO:carver4cm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251219T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251219T170000
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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/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carver 4-County Museum":MAILTO:carver4cm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251212T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
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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/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carver 4-County Museum":MAILTO:carver4cm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
CREATED:20251121T133028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T133028Z
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SUMMARY:Deck the Halls - A Holiday Armored Combat Event
DESCRIPTION:Naughty versus nice.\nKrampus versus Santa Claus.\nCome one\, come all\, to a holiday-themed armored combat event hosted by your Iron Lions! This December\, the wicked Krampus and his minions are descending upon Mountain Run Winery to ruin our Christmas\, and it’s up to Santa and his helpers to save the holiday season!\nWhat to Expect:\n– Fully armored knights battling it out in full contact sparring! ⚔\n– Holiday-themed duels and team melees! 🎄\n– Wine\, Cider\, Mead & Beer and hot spiced non-alcoholic cider! 🍷\n– Photos with knights in armor! 📸\n– Family-friendly fun (kids highly encouraged!) 🎉\n– Perhaps some gifts?! 🎁😉\nBring the entire family out and enjoy a holiday afternoon with our brave knights! We look forward to spreading Christmas cheer with you all 🎅🤶❄
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/deck-the-halls-a-holiday-armored-combat-event/
LOCATION:Mountain Run Winery\, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Friendly,History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mountian Run Winery":MAILTO:NA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251205T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251205T170000
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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/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitculpeperva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-22-084721.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Carver 4-County Museum":MAILTO:carver4cm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251128T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
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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/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carver 4-County Museum":MAILTO:carver4cm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251121T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T125503Z
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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/2025-11-21/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitculpeperva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-22-084721.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Carver 4-County Museum":MAILTO:carver4cm@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251114T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T125503Z
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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/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitculpeperva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-22-084721.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Carver 4-County Museum":MAILTO:carver4cm@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251107T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
CREATED:20251022T125503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T125503Z
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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/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://visitculpeperva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-22-084721.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Carver 4-County Museum":MAILTO:carver4cm@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
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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/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carver 4-County Museum":MAILTO:carver4cm@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251026T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251026T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T175127Z
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SUMMARY:Culpeper Minutemen Reunion – Battle of Hampton and Great Bridge Tour
DESCRIPTION:This Culpeper Minutemen Reunion Battle of Hampton and Great Bridge Tour will visit sites which made the Culpeper Minute Battalion famous.  The Culpeper Minutemen played the key role in defeating British and Loyalists forces at Hampton and at Great Bridge\, which directly led to Virginia’s\, and America’s Independence. \nThis full day tour will leave the Museum of Culpeper History at 7:30 am and head to southeastern Virginia in a luxurious restroom equipped chartered bus. After a brief New Kent Area Rest Stop we will arrive at Hampton’s Mill Point Park for a Battle of Hampton SAR Anniversary Ceremony Event. After this event and learning about the Culpeper Minutemen’s first heroic actions at Hampton we will pick up sandwiches for lunch (lunch cost are on your own) and board the bus to the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Museum and Historic site. We should arrive by 2pm and once there we will visit the museum and participate in a guided tour by the Battle of Great Bridge historian\, Patrick Hannum. We will leave Great Bridge by 4:00 pm and stop for dinner back in the Hampton area around 5pm (dinner cost are on your own) before heading back to Culpeper where we will arrive around 10:00 pm. \nDon’t miss this only chance to visit these Virginia Revolutionary War sites of 250 years ago by signing up for the “Culpeper Minutemen Reunion Battle of Hampton and Great Bridge Tour” on Sunday\, October 26\, 2025. This tour will start at 7:30 am from the Museum of Culpeper History in Culpeper at 113 S. Commerce St\, Culpeper\, and return around 10:15 pm. The cost for this full day tour is $80 which covers everything except lunch and dinner. Don’t miss this only opportunity to learn about how the Culpeper Minutemen saved Virginia and helped to create America.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/culpeper-minutemen-reunion-battle-of-hampton-and-great-bridge-tour/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES: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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
CREATED:20250827T104545Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
CREATED:20250910T151141Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251024T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251024T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T173302Z
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SUMMARY:The Road to Freedom Started Here: Culpeper County’s "Culpeper Minutemen" Leaders Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:This “Minutemen” Culpeper County Leaders Tour will visit many of the most important historic homes and homesites\, while hearing important detailed stories\, of Culpeper County’s “Minutemen” leaders along the way. The Culpeper Minute Battalion was like no other\, as they were the only Minute Battalion in Virginia to fully form and then respond quickly and efficiently in a moment of critical need for Virginia. \nVirginia historian Jim Bish and Battles of Hampton and Great Bridge military historian Pat Hannum will lead the tour. This Culpeper County Minutemen Leaders Tour will visit Little Fork Anglican (now Episcopal) Church\, the only surviving Culpeper County colonial church\, as many of Culpeper’s Minutemen leaders attended. After leaving the church we will drive to Culpeper Rifle Company leader Captain John Green’s “Liberty Hall” home where we will learn about Green and the importance of his “Rifle Company.” After leaving Liberty Hall we will drive to Old House Vineyards for lunch (Lunch is on your own). From there we will visit Lt. Gabriel Long’s Bloomsbury homesite\, before heading to the Capt. John Williams homesite where we will continue to learn about these important Minutemen. We will then visit the homesites of Capt. John Jameson and Gen. Edward Stevens before progressing to the Masonic Cemetery (owned originally by the Lt. Col. Edward Stevens-Coleman family) where information about Ensign David Jameson will be shared. The tour will conclude by heading to the original Culpeper Minute Battalion muster site of Major Philip Clayton’s “Old Field” on his Catalpa Plantation. There we will talk about the muster\, including how and why it occurred\, and how unique it was\, before heading back to the Museum. \nThe Minutemen leaders from Culpeper County comprised unprecedented leadership including Edward Stevens\, who was a cousin of future U.S. President George Washington. Culpeper’s Henry Pendleton was the nephew of Edmund Pendleton (First and Second Continental Congress and Presiding Officer of the Virginia Conventions from July 1775-July 1776)\, and John and David Jameson were nephews to Virginia’s Revolutionary era Lt. Governor David Jameson. Culpeper Minutemen were ancestors to later American heroes\, including Union General John Buford (Gettysburg)\, General George Patton (World War II)\, and General Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller (Marine Corps – Korea). \nDon’t miss the chance to visit Culpeper’s historic homes and homesites and to learn about Culpeper County’s heroes of 250 years ago by signing up for this one-time “The Road to Freedom Started Here: Culpeper County Minutemen Leaders Tour” on Friday\, October 24\, 2025. The tour will start at 9:00 a.m. from the Museum of Culpeper History\, located at 113 S. Commerce St\, Culpeper\, and return by 4:30 p.m. The cost for the all-day tour is $50 with lunch at Old House Vineyards (Pay on your own)\, as we will be visiting both public and private historic sites associated with Culpeper County Minutemen leaders. Don’t miss this only opportunity to learn about Culpeper County’s leaders who helped liberate Virginia from British control while aiding in the creation of America.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/the-road-to-freedom-started-here-culpeper-countys-culpeper-minutemen-leaders-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251024T170000
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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/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Carver 4-County Museum\, 9432 James Madison Hwy\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T163000
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SUMMARY:The Road to Freedom Started Here: Orange County’s "Culpeper Minutemen" Leaders Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:This “Minutemen” Orange County Leaders tour will visit many of the most important historic homes and homesites\, while hearing important detailed stories of Orange County’s “Minutemen” leaders along the way. The Culpeper Minute Battalion was like no other\, as they were the only Minute Battalion in Virginia to fully form and then respond quickly and efficiently in a moment of critical need for Virginia. Culpeper District’s quick actions helped liberate Virginia from British rule by 1776 thus aided in saving the Revolution. \nVirginia historian Jim Bish and Battles of Hampton and Great Bridge military historian Pat Hannum will lead the tour. The Orange and Madison Counties Tour of Culpeper Minutemen Leaders will leave the Museum of Culpeper History by 9:00 am and will drive by the Lawrence Taliaferro’s Rose Hill home to learn about the Taliaferro and Spencer family. We will then visit the Taylor Family Bloomsbury homesite. The Taylor family of Bloomsbury connects Culpeper Minutemen Ambrose Madison\, Garland Burnley\, Charles Taylor\, Richard Taylor and Burgess James Taylor. After leaving Bloomsbury we will eat lunch at the Main Street Tavern in Madison (Lunch is on your own) before driving to private home of Minuteman Ambrose Madison’s Woodley. After Woodley we will drive to Madison’s Montpelier as Minutemen Ambrose Madison is buried in the cemetery. After leaving Montpelier we plan on visiting the homesites in Madison County of Capt. Abraham Buford and stop by Hebron Church before heading back to the Museum of Culpeper History. \nThe minutemen leaders from Orange County comprised unprecedented leadership including a brother to future President James Madison and a father to President Zachary Taylor. Other Orange County Minutemen include close cousins of Virginia’s most influential political leaders of the day\, including Speakers of Virginia’s House of Burgesses\, John Robinson\, and Edmund Pendleton (First and Second Continental Congress and Presiding Officer of the Virginia Conventions from July 1775-July 1776)\, and a close relationship with General and Virginia Governor Thomas Nelson. \nDon’t miss the chance to visit the homes and homesites and to learn about Orange County’s heroes of 250 years ago by signing up for the “The Road to Freedom Started Here: Orange County’s Minutemen Leaders Tour on Thursday October 23\, 2025. The tour will start at 9am from the Museum of Culpeper History in Culpeper at 113 S. Commerce St\, Culpeper and return by 4:30 pm. The cost for the all-day tour is $50 with lunch at the Main Street Tavern in Orange (Pay on your own) as we will be visiting both public and private historic sites associated with Orange County Minutemen Leaders. Don’t miss this only opportunity to learn about Orange County’s leaders who helped to create America.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/the-road-to-freedom-started-here-orange-countys-culpeper-minutemen-leaders-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
CREATED:20250821T150531Z
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SUMMARY:The Road to Freedom Started Here: Fauquier County’s ‘Culpeper Minutemen’ Leaders Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:This “Minutemen” Fauquier County Leaders Tour will visit many of the most important historic homes and homesites\, while hearing important detailed stories of Fauquier County’s “Minutemen” leaders along the way. The Culpeper Minute Battalion was like no other\, as they were the only Minute Battalion in Virginia to fully form and then respond quickly and efficiently in a moment of critical need for Virginia. \nVirginia historian Jim Bish and Battles of Hampton and Great Bridge military historian Pat Hannum will lead the tour. This Fauquier County Minutemen Leaders Tour will visit the Historic Elk Run Church site in telling the story of the important Keith-Randolph-and Marshall families. Five immediate family members\, including the Marshall and Keith families\, served significant leadership roles in the Culpeper Minute Battalion including Thomas Marshall and his son\, John Marshall\, who later served as the longest serving Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in history. After leaving Elk Run we will visit the homesite of Major Thomas Marshall and birthplace of Chief Justice John Marshall. We will then drive to Warrenton to visit the Martin Pickett’s “Paradise” home in telling about the important Pickett Family. After having lunch at O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Warrenton (Lunch is on your own) we will have a drive by visit to the Blackwell Family Cemetery. The Blackwell Family was the most important family in Fauquier County at the time and which many family relationships involve Culpeper Minutemen leaders. We will then head to see the rarely visited Major Thomas Marshall’s home called “The Hollow” near Markham where the Marshall family\, including son John Marshall\, lived from 1765-1773. We will then visit the Marshall home of “Oak Hill” where both Thomas and John Marshall were living when they went to join the Culpeper Minute Battalion in September 1775. The tour will continue by heading back towards Culpeper visiting along the route Capt. John Chilton’s Rock Spring homesite and Capt. James Scott’s Clearmont homesite before returning to the Museum of Culpeper History. \nThe Minutemen leaders from Fauquier County comprised unprecedented leadership\, including future U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall and his father\, Thomas Marshall. Other Fauquier County Minutemen were closely related to some of Virginia’s most influential political leaders of the day\, including John Randolph\, Peyton Randolph (selected to preside over both the First and Second Continental Congress)\, Edmund Randolph (first U.S. Attorney General)\, and future U.S. President Thomas Jefferson. Fauquier minutemen were ancestors to later American heroes\, Lieutenant Presley O’Bannon (Marine Corps in Tripoli)\, CSA General George Pickett (Gettysburg)\, and General George Marshall (World War II). \nDon’t miss the chance to visit the homes and homesites and to learn about Fauquier County’s heroes of 250 years ago by signing up for this one-time “The Road to Freedom Started Here: Fauquier County Minutemen Leaders Tour” on Wednesday\, October 22\, 2025. The tour will start at 9:00 a.m. from the Museum of Culpeper History\, located at 113 S. Commerce St\, Culpeper\, and return by 4:30 p.m. The cost for the all-day tour is $50 with lunch at the O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Warrenton (Pay on your own)\, as we will be visiting both public and private historic sites associated with Fauquier County Minutemen Leaders. Don’t miss this only opportunity to learn about Fauquier County’s leaders who helped to create America.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/the-road-to-freedom-started-here-fauquier-countys-culpeper-minutemen-leaders-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T230000
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
CREATED:20251008T164757Z
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SUMMARY:Culpeper Baptist Church Celebrates History Week with a Focus on Religious Liberty
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that eleven Baptist preachers were imprisoned in Culpeper during the 1760s and 1770s simply for preaching without a license?  Did you know one of those preachers invented American bourbon or did you know another one joined the Culpeper Minutemen to fight in the American Revolution?  Or that John Leland\, the second pastor of Culpeper Baptist Church\, played a pivotal role in influencing James Madison to ensure that religious liberty was included in the newly drafted U.S. Constitution? \nThis year\, Culpeper Baptist Church will join in celebrating Culpeper History Week by sharing the remarkable story of religious freedom and the town’s significant contribution to this foundational American principle. \nPastor Dan Carlton will speak on\, “Culpeper’s Lock and Key: Rekindling the Story of Religious Liberty to Shape Us Today.”  In this message\, the church will reflect on how the courage and conviction of early Baptists continue to inspire our community and guide our understanding of religious liberty today. \nIf you live in Culpeper\, this is a story you’ll want to know!  Worship services will be held at 8:00 a.m. in Courtyard Commons and 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.  All are welcome to attend\, learn\, and be inspired by the story of Culpeper’s role in securing religious liberty for generations to come.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/culpeper-baptist-church-celebrates-history-week-with-a-focus-on-religious-liberty/
LOCATION:Culpeper Baptist Church\, 318 S West St.\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Friendly,History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
CREATED:20250612T141016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T141016Z
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SUMMARY:Salubria Oktoberfest History Faire
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a festive day of history\, fun\, and community at Salubria\, where the scenic grounds transform into a lively celebration of Virginia’s past and present. \nThis inaugural event launches Culpeper’s 250th History Week as part of the county’s VA250 commemorations. \nWhat to Expect: \nHistorical reenactors and living history demonstrations\nTraditional crafts and trades\nRegional music\nLocal food\, beer\, and cider\nHands-on games and activities for all ages\nArts and Cultural organization tables
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/salubria-oktoberfest-history-faire/
LOCATION:Historic Germanna\, 2062 Germanna Highway\, Locust Grove\, VA\, 22508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Friendly,History and Culture,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Germanna":MAILTO:info@germanna.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20260604T015227
CREATED:20250415T180026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T180026Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Culpeper Minute Men":MAILTO:Info@CulpeperMinuteMen.us
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