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    Spring in Culpeper, Virginia

    March 30, 2026

    After a long winter inside, spring in Virginia explodes with warmth, color, and activity. Culpeper is a perfect place to slip away for a springtime weekend, with something around every corner to highlight the dining, shopping, and exploring of the season. Stay in Style The Suites at 249’s accommodations are an ideal home-away-from-home for transitional […]

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    Family-Friendly Spring Break in Culpeper, VA: The Perfect Family Getaway

    February 19, 2026

    Looking for Virginia spring break ideas that don’t involve airports, crowds, or long road trips? Culpeper, Virginia is the perfect family weekend getaway from DC, Northern Virginia, Richmond, or Charlottesville. With walkable historic streets, kid-friendly restaurants, outdoor adventures, and plenty of sweet treats, it’s an easy and affordable spring break destination for families. If you’re […]

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    48 Hours of Family Fun in Culpeper

    June 2, 2026

    Looking for a family getaway that combines outdoor adventure, hands on learning, delicious food, and small town charm? Culpeper, Virginia offers all of that and more. Located within easy driving distance of Washington, D.C., Richmond, and Charlottesville, Culpeper is the perfect destination for a weekend filled with exploration and memory making. Whether your family enjoys […]

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    Five Fabulous Cycling Routes for Sight-Seeing Around Culpeper, VA

    May 14, 2026

    The gently rolling hills of Virginia’s Piedmont are a sight-seeing cyclist’s dream with the Blue Ridge Mountains as a glorious backdrop. Pedal the most scenic routes around Culpeper with a companion, because the selfie opportunities (and points of interest) abound. These will be experiences you’ll want to share with someone special. First and foremost, we […]

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    June 2, 2026

    Looking for a family getaway that combines outdoor adventure, hands on learning, delicious food, and small town charm? Culpeper, Virginia offers all of that and more. Located within easy driving distance of Washington, D.C., Richmond, and Charlottesville, Culpeper is the perfect destination for a weekend filled with exploration and memory making. Whether your family enjoys […]

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    April 21, 2026

    Spring in Culpeper, Virginia is the perfect excuse to take things outside. With sunny afternoons, mild evenings, and a vibrant local scene, there is no better way to experience the town than on a patio with great food and drinks. Whether you are looking for a relaxed coffee spot, a lively brewery, or a scenic […]

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    Unique Places for Wedding and Event Guests to Stay in Culpeper, Virginia

    January 9, 2026

    Weddings and special events give friends and family the perfect excuse to extend their stay. Consider recommending some of these unique and memorable inns, bed & breakfasts and farm stays for your guests. Historic Downtown – Choose from a wide variety of overnight options that are walking distance to local restaurants, shops, parks and more! […]

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    • Sat 28
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      Prehistoric Tea & Talk

      June 28, 2025 - June 29, 2025
      Miss Minerva's Tea Room & Gifts 307 South Main Street, Culpeper, VA

      Save the date!  June 28-29 Prehistoric Tea and Talk(Saturday) and Triassic Dessert Tea available the entire weekend. Time slots available at 2p, 4p, and 6p

    • Sat 28
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      The Life and Legacy of The Marquis de Lafayette: A Traveling Exhibit EXTENDED until October 1

      June 28, 2025 - October 1, 2025
      Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

      The American Friends of Lafayette’s six-banner traveling exhibit tells the important stories of Lafayette’s life and legacy, including his participation in the American Revolution, his critical role in cementing the Franco-American Alliance, his lifelong passion for human rights, including the abolition of slavery, support for women's rights and women authors, religious tolerance, and support for […]

    • Sat 28
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      Willy Wonka Jr.

      June 28, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      The Windmore Center for the Arts 305 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA, United States

      Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure. The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a […]

    • Sat 28
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      Exhibit Opening Reception Culpeper Hosts a Hero: Lafayette in Culpeper

      June 28, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

      The Museum of Culpeper History presents Culpeper Hosts a Hero, the first exhibit to highlight General Lafayette’s historic visit to our town in August 1825. Rarely noted in official records of his tour of the United States, the Frenchman’s short stop in Culpeper was documented in detail by Capt. Philip Slaughter, Culpeper native and Revolutionary […]

    • Sat 28
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      Willy Wonka Jr.

      June 28, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      The Windmore Center for the Arts 305 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA, United States

      Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure. The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a […]

    • July 2025

    • Tue 1
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      Lecture Series – The Road to Freedom Started Here

      July 1, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
      Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

      Join us on Tuesday, July 1, at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series! During Virginia’s struggle for independence in 1775, Virginia’s Third Convention established Sixteen Virginia Military Districts, including the Culpeper District (Counties of Orange, Culpeper, and Fauquier). Culpeper’s District quickly formed the Culpeper Regular Rifle Company and Minute Battalion in the […]

      $5
    • Thu 17
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      Sip and Learn – The Early German Settlers of Madison County

      July 17, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
      Revalation Vineyards 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison

      Join us at 5 pm to find out about The Early German Settlers of Madison County, presented by Cathi Clore Frost, Board Member and Genealogist, of Historic Germanna. Learn about the early German settlers of the Robinson River Valley, one of whom owned the land on which this presentation will take place. Why did they […]

    • August 2025

    • Sat 2
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      Baseball Summit – Local Black Teams

      August 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
      Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, VA, United States

      Join Righting the Record for a FREE open house and community conversation including: Author Talk at 1:15 "Sunday Coming," 2nd Edition Panel Discussion with Former Players Culpeper's own "Pete" Hill exhibit Carver 4 County Museum & Alumni Assoc. Free baseballs for the first 20 kids

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    • Sat 9
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      Nine Hours in Hell: The Battle of Cedar Mountain

      August 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
      Cedar Mountain Battlefield 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA

      Join Civil War Historical Impressions on 9-10 August 2025 at NINE HOURS IN HELL, the 163rd Battle of Cedar Mountain! This authentic force-on-force reenactment will be hosted similarly to “A Devilish Entanglement”, so if you attended the 160th Wilderness, you already have an idea of what to expect. If you missed out on that one, you won’t […]

      $20
    • Sun 10
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      Nine Hours in Hell: The Battle of Cedar Mountain

      August 10, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
      Cedar Mountain Battlefield 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA

      Join Civil War Historical Impressions on 9-10 August 2025 at NINE HOURS IN HELL, the 163rd Battle of Cedar Mountain! This authentic force-on-force reenactment will be hosted similarly to “A Devilish Entanglement”, so if you attended the 160th Wilderness, you already have an idea of what to expect. If you missed out on that one, you won’t […]

      $20
    • Tue 12
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      LECTURE SERIES: Lafayette: Idealist General

      August 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
      Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

      Join us on Tuesday, August 12, at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series! August is the 200th Anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Culpeper in 1825 as a guest of the nation. Join us this month as journalist and historian Marc Leepson discusses the life of the Marquis de Lafayette […]

      $5
    • Sat 16
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      Highlights of Culpeper History: from Surveyor George Washington to the Field Brothers marker at Kelly’s Ford.

      August 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
      Graffiti House 19484 Brandy Rd., Brandy Station, VA, United States

      Lecture/tour on step-van led by Jim Bish beginning and ending at the Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station. Pre-registration required at https://www.brandystationfoundation.com. Planned stops will be the site of George Washington's first survey and how Washington ended up as the youngest surveyor in Virginia's history ; a drive-by historic Salubria and then on to […]

      $20.00
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