Join us on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series! Join us this month as we continue to focus on the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. Local historian Jane Pease will discuss the women and children who travelled with the Continental and British armies during […]
The Museum of Culpeper History will host a series of gatherings to discuss the new documentary series, “The American Revolution,” directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This six-part, 12-hour documentary explores our nation's founding struggle and the eight-year War for Independence. Each gathering will feature casual group discussions to share observations and […]
We Declare . . . that under the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the U. S. Declaration of Independence, we are free and independent. This exhibit is an exploration of natural rights and 27 grievances that led colonists to say, "ENOUGH" in 1776 to a tyrant. Examining the context of the times, the exhibit compares […]
Join us for a creative, hands-on workshop where you’ll transform an unfinished wood board into a beautiful serving board or decorative home accent! You pick your paper! You’ll start with a raw wood board and learn how to: • Apply decorative decoupage • Properly seal your design • Add elegant gilded details • Attach stylish […]
Terrariums are not just gorgeous living decor—they’re a blast to create! Dive into our hands-on workshop and craft your very own personalized terrarium. MacKenzie will guide you through every step - from layering and plant selection to adding those perfect finishing touches for a thriving mini-ecosystem. Registration Details Your registration covers 90 minutes of engaging […]
Open at 11am! St. Patrick's Shenanigans are upon Brunch & Bluegrass Sunday! Free pint giveaways, photo wall, live music, and food truck!
Join us at 5 pm for Andrea Quinn’s presentation, Civil War Nurses. Andrea is a historian and writer specializing in Civil War–era women, with a primary focus on the life and legacy of Arabella Griffith Barlow and the work of other nurses of the U.S. Sanitary Commission. Her biographical research draws on letters, diaries, and […]
We Declare . . . that under the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the U. S. Declaration of Independence, we are free and independent. This exhibit is an exploration of natural rights and 27 grievances that led colonists to say, "ENOUGH" in 1776 to a tyrant. Examining the context of the times, the exhibit compares […]
Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you’ll design your own set of beautiful slate coasters using decoupage techniques. Choose from a variety of decorative papers, learn how to apply them to natural slate, and add extra flair with stenciling and paint markers to personalize your coasters. Whether you create a gift, something […]
Join us at the Carver Food Enterprise Center on Saturday, March 21st for an evening of great food, community, and behind-the-scenes access at Carver. With your ticket, you’ll sample bites from 11+ local food businesses launched right here at Carver, all in one place. It’s one of our favorite ways to introduce the community to […]
Join the museum for an afternoon of kite flying fun at Mountain Run Winery as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary. Bring your kids, kites, and lawn chairs. $10/car CASH ONLY! Don't have a kite, don't worry, there will be a limited number of patriotic kites for sale. As well as hot dogs, sodas, wine, beer, […]
🕰️ Steampunk Birdhouse Decoupage Workshop Learn the art of decoupage while transforming a paper mâché birdhouse into a one-of-a-kind steampunk-inspired masterpiece. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll: Learn foundational and creative decoupage techniques Cast gears, pipes, and mechanical embellishments using quick-casting resin Paint and finish your pieces with rich metallics. Discover how to create an olde-world, […]