Culpeper Minute Men: Icons of Independence
2024-11-06 - 2026-12-29 | Museum of Culpeper History, 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701
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.”
“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.”
Christiansen 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.
Culpeper 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.
“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.”
Today, 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
The 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.

John Mercer Langston Hughes Exhibit
2025-02-25 09:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 UTC | Carver 4-County Museum, 9432 James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA, 22733, United States
The Carver 4-County Museum will be featuring a new exhibit honoring prolific writer, John Mercer Langston Hughes, born February 1, 1901, in Joplin, Missouri. He passed away in New York on May 22, 1967.

In 1936, he wrote the poem, “Let America Be America Again,” which is the foundation for our new exhibit, “Liberty, Labor and Langston.”
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The Liberty, Labor and Langston, exhibit opens online at www.carver4m.org on February 1, 2025, in celebration of Black History Month. It is curated by Terry Miller. It will open inside the museum from February 25 through the end of December. Open by appointment. Contact C. Carpenter at (540) 270-3891.

1st Annual Holiday Artisan Bazaar
2025-10-10 - 2025-12-31 | Culpeper Artisan Collective at PeaPod Atelier, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701
Culpeper Artisan Collective is hosting a holiday spectacular bazaar creations handmade by local artists and artisans. From wreaths to scented candles, from painted arts to fused glass decors, from jewelry to housewares and wood laser cut artworks

Art @ The Vineyard
2025-11-01 - 2025-12-31 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Revalation Vineyards is delighted to present the Art Guild of Greene as our featured artist until the end of the year.

Small Business Week
2025-11-27 - 2025-12-03 | Downtown Culpeper, Downtown Culpeper, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Shop Small all Week Long
Nov. 27 – Dec. 3
Historic Downtown Culpeper, VA 22701
Enjoy many in-store specials in Downtown Culpeper during Small Business Week!
Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community.
They’re the corner stores that create jobs. The hardware stores that help build our economy. And the mom and pop shops whose very presence makes a neighborhood, your neighborhood.
The Shop Small Movement inspires people to shop with and support these small businesses as well as give back to the places that have given their communities so much.
SMALL BUSINESS Week The Week We All Shop Small. Small Business Week is dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country.
Contact: 540-825-4416
Email: criinfo@culpeperdowntown.com

"We Declare" Exhibit
2025-11-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Carver 4-County Museum, 9432 James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA, 22733, United States
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 those 27 grievances to 2025, and asks, “Am I Giving Up My Freedom and Independence to Tyranny?”
​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.

Trivia Friday Night at Beer Hound Brewery - Every Other Friday Night From 7:00-9:00PM.
2025-11-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place #201, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Trivia Friday Night at Beer Hound Brewery – Every other Friday Night from 7-9PM. Bring your friends and family to form a team and test your knowledge on a variety of topics, from history to pop culture.

Chang Band at Ferlazzo 1938
2025-11-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Ferlazzo 1938, 137 S Main St, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Thanksgiving Weekend in Culpeper
The Chang Band is bringing all the Funk and Motown vibes to Ferlazzo 1938 inside Jill’s Lounge.

Fri 11/28 + Sat 11/29
Doors open at 5PM & music starts at 7PM
Come early for dinner, stay late for the music
Cocktails, great vibes & live music until 10PM

Culpeper Downtown Small Business Saturday
2025-11-29 08:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Culpeper, Downtown Culpeper, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
💙Mark your calendar now for Culpeper Downtown Small Business Saturday on November 29, because SHOPPING SMALL IS BIG!
🎁Join Culpeper Renaissance, along with Downtown Merchants for the best Holiday Specials & Promotions to jump start your festive season!
❤️Show your love to Culpeper Downtown Small Businesses, plus find 🎅Santa & 🤶Mrs. Claus roaming throughout downtown from 1pm to 5pm!
#shopsmall #supportlocal #culpeperdowntownfortheseason
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❄️ Learn more about Culpeper Downtown, & CRI’s complete calendar of events by visiting www.culpeperdowntown.com!

Culpeper State Theater Holiday Market
2025-11-29 10:00 - 17:00 | State Theater, 305 S Main St,, Culpeper, VA, 22701
Come shop local with craftsmen and artisans while enjoying love music performed by students of Culpeper Music.

LOVE Culpeper Cleanup
2025-11-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Culpeper Downtown
Meet us at the LOVE sign downtown!
We will be taking the morning to stroll around Culpeper, pick up litter, connect with community members, and learn about future ways to engage! This is a great way to get your steps in while making a difference locally. Litter grabbers, gloves and trash bags will be provided.
Volunteers should wear comfortable shoes and clothes they don’t mind potentially getting dirty. Please fill out our waiver at sign up.

Brunch and Bluegrass at Death Ridge Brewery
2025-11-30 11:00 - 18:00
Every Sunday Brunch & Bluegrass! Open at 11am, music 1:30-4:30! Check the Death Ridge Brewery Facebook page for a listing of this week’s bluegrass band and food truck.

Old English Wreath Class
2025-11-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Endless Creations Flowers & Gifts, 261 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join our workshop to craft a beautiful, long-lasting wreath using a wet sphagnum moss base. The moss acts as a water source, keeping your greens fresh all season long. All supplies are included! Use Promo code eng10 for $10.00 off at checkout.
Class Details & Pricing:
Cost: $75.00
Limited to 10 participants per class
Use code: Eng10 for a $10 discount
Sign Up Today at the Links Below!
Schedule:
November 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
November 30, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
December 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
December 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sign up links on Eventbright Below
11/30 – 1:00 pm Class
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1748042304589?aff=oddtdtcreator
11/30 – 4:30 Class
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1748112153509?aff=oddtdtcreator
12/6 – 2:00 PM Class
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1748449873639?aff=oddtdtcreator
12/10 – Class 5:30 PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1748451658979?aff=oddtdtcreator

Cyber Monday
2025-12-01 | Downtown Culpeper, Downtown Culpeper, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Don’t fight the hustle and bustle this holiday season; check off that holiday shopping list from the comfort of your couch! Monday, December, 1, look forward to Cyber Deals & Steals from your favorite Culpeper Downtown Merchants! Schedule shipping, or plan to pick up the next time you’re in town!It’s easy to shop small & support local when Culpeper Downtown is this good! Stay tuned for a complete list of promotions!
Learn more about Culpeper Downtown, & CRI’s complete calendar of events by visiting www.culpeperdowntown.com!

Photos With Santa and Mrs. Claus
2025-12-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Culpeper Sports Complex, 16358 Competition Dr., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come capture the magic of the season! Bring your little ones, or the whole family, for a festive photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Culpeper County Fieldhouse.
When:
Thursday, Dec. 4 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (#2330)
Friday, Dec. 5 – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (#2331)
Where: Culpeper County Fieldhouse, 16388 Competition Drive, Culpeper
Cost: FREE
Details:
Bring your own camera.
No pets allowed.
Registration not required, but sign up to receive notifications about any schedule changes.

Fezziwig Dance Workshop - A Christmas Carol Kickoff!
2025-12-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Ferlazzo 1938, 137 S Main St, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Kick off the holiday season with a Dickens-style dance night!
Join us for a quick, lively 1-hour Fezziwig Dance Workshop inspired by A Christmas Carol.
It’s the perfect warm-up before heading down the street to Windmore’s opening night show at 7 PM at the State Theatre.
Drop in to Dance 5:30 to 6:30. Stay for the full class or just get a taste — theater-goers welcome!
No experience needed.
No partner needed.
No costume needed… but they sure make it fun.
Learn the cheerful party dance that brings the Fezziwig scene to life, taught by expert caller Mr. Steplively and Culpeper’s historic dance community.
FREE EVENT — $10 donation per person appreciated.
Ferlazzo’s 1938 has generously donated their event space this evening simply for the love of dance and community.
Supported by a grant from VA250 and Virginia Humanities.
Bring the family, bring a date, or swing by solo — it’s a quick, warm, festive way to start your night downtown.
🎟️ RSVP & Details:
https://www.zeffy.com/…/fezziwig-dance-a-christmas…
Happy Hour and Dinner open 4-10 pm! Ferlazzo’s is offering their full menu and drink service for the evening.

Book World Meets Wine World - Elizabeth Becker
2025-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join us for Book World Meets Wine World on Friday, December 5th. Elizabeth Becker will discuss the inspiration and themes behind her book, The Moonlight Healers. A Q&A session will follow the book signing and reading. Ten percent of the tasting-room sales will benefit the Literacy Council of Madison County. Come and enjoy the company of other book lovers at 5:30, and the presentation begins at 6 pm.

A Walk Thru Bethlehem
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Open Door Baptist Church Culpeper, 754 Germanna Hwy, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
A two night live event. Stroll trough time and experience the true meaning of Christmas! Live actors and animals, refreshments and Christmas Carols. Come join Open Door Baptist church and experience the bustling marketplace of the City of Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus. Enjoy our petting zoo, cozy bonfires, some hot cocoa and the beautiful nativity scene. A special night for the whole family.

A Christmas Carol
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | The Windmore Center for the Arts, 305 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
A Christmas Carol: On Stage!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of family togetherness at the Windmore Center for the Arts!

Adapted By: Mike Farrians and Brenda ChapmanDirected By: Lillyana Ku’lani Anderson

Experience the magic of Charles Dickens’ classic tale as we follow the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (played by Rob Hefner) on his transformative journey. He’ll encounter the Ghost of Christmas Past (Gwendolyn Curtis), the Ghost of Christmas Present (Nick Freitas), and the Ghost of Christmas Future (Andre Thomas) in a heartwarming story of redemption and joy.

Reserve your seats now for an evening filled with Christmas cheer and laughter that your family will cherish forever!
Don’t miss out—join us in celebrating the spirit of the season!

Karaoke Friday Night at Beer Hound Brewery - Every Other Friday from 7:00 - 10:00PM!
2025-12-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place #201, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Do you like to sing? Do you like to have fun? Then join us for Karaoke Night! Seasoned performer or a shy beginner, you’ll have a blast singing your heart out with us!
Every other Friday Night from 7:00Pm – 10:00PM.

Whoville Holiday Fundraiser
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | PlayDate: A Children’s Museum, 318 S West Street, Culpeper, V, 22701, United States
PlayDate is transforming into Whoville for some Holiday Season Magic! Enjoy playtime in Whoville, Cookie Decorating, Storytime with the Grinch, and a STEM Activity!
Purchase a ticket for a 1.5 hour window!
9:00-10:30
10:45-12:15
12:30-2:00
Tickets are $10 a person. Tickets required for 6 months and older!
TICKETS REQUIRED: https://www.playdateculpeper.org/event-details/whoville

Culpeper Downtown Winter Farmers Market
2025-12-06 10:00 | Culpeper Downtown
❄️👨‍🌾❄️Join your favorite Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market vendors for an exclusive Winter Market, taking place at the East Davis Street parking lot (near The Depot!) from 9am to 12pm on Saturday December 6, 13 and 20!
🥬🥩🥧Shop seasonal produce, meats, eggs, honey, baked goods, homemade soaps, candles & more! Plus, live music!
🎅🤶Mark your calendar now to visit the Market on December 20 to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Prancing Pony Pottery Open House and Sale
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Prancing Pony Pottery, 20370 Fields Mill Road, Richardsville, VA, 22736, United States
Visit Prancing Pony Pottery on December 6th and 7th, 2025 from 10 am to 4 pm when the production studio of Anna Marie Torre Wright will be transformed into a showroom of her wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware. From distinctive yarn bowls to graceful coiled baskets to dinnerware and other functional stoneware, there will be something for everyone on your holiday list (including yourself). Free gift with purchase while supplies last.
The open house will feature a kiln opening each day where patrons can see pots revealed layer by layer just as the potter sees them!
To join the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/972137428187235/972137438187234
Prancing Pony Pottery is located at 20370 Fields Mill Road, Richardsville, VA 22736
Prancing Pony Pottery is Anna Marie Torre Wright’s pottery studio that focuses on creating functional wheel-thrown and hand-built stoneware pottery. Striving to create usable stoneware art that can be enjoyed every day, each piece of pottery is individually thrown or built, fired, and then glazed by the artist in her Richardsville, Virginia studio.

Holiday Open House and Winter Market
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Prince Michel Winery, 154 Winery Ln, Leon, VA, 22725
Join us for a festive day at the winery on Saturday, December 6th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our Annual Holiday Open House and Winter Market!
Enjoy sipping hot cocoa and our new winter slushie flavors while browsing our market with local artisans and small businesses. We’ll also have crafts for the kids, and a special surprise visit from Santa at noon!
The event will be held at Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery, located at 154 Winery Lane, Leon, VA 22725. We can’t wait to celebrate the holiday season with you!

Deck the Halls - A Holiday Armored Combat Event
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Naughty versus nice.
Krampus versus Santa Claus.
Come 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!
What to Expect:
– Fully armored knights battling it out in full contact sparring! ⚔
– Holiday-themed duels and team melees! 🎄
– Wine, Cider, Mead & Beer and hot spiced non-alcoholic cider! 🍷
– Photos with knights in armor! 📸
– Family-friendly fun (kids highly encouraged!) 🎉
– Perhaps some gifts?! 🎁😉
Bring the entire family out and enjoy a holiday afternoon with our brave knights! We look forward to spreading Christmas cheer with you all 🎅🤶❄

Holiday Arts & Vines
2025-12-06 12:00 - 18:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join us for our Holiday Arts & Vines on Saturday, December 6th, from noon to 6 pm. Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck will be here, along with artisans Christina Boy Design, Gary Grant, Phineas Rose Studios, Elizabeth Bennett, Richard Young, Lynn Young, Bound2Please Books, and Chocolatesville.
