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... Read more »
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... Read more »
Revalation Vineyards is pleased to exhibit Dr. Stephanie Mendlow's work. Dr. Mendlow’s art radiates a deep passion for color, light, and nuance, capturing the beauty of both rural Virginia and her own journey. Rooted in her Manhattan upbringing, where skyscrapers, museums, and parks provided early inspiration, art became her sanctuary amidst the bustling cityscape. After... Read more »
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... Read more »
Don’t miss Pop-Up @ The Vineyard on Friday, April 4th. CubaMex will bring Cuban and Mexican cuisine to the Hebron Valley. The Vineyard is open from noon until sunset on Fridays, and CubaMex will serve up delectables made from scratch all day.
Join us on Friday, April 4th, for Book World Meets Wine World. Author Elizabeth Massie will present her book Night Benedictions. The idea for Night Benedictions was born from Massie’s personal practice of writing and sharing nighttime reflections on social media. During the event, Massie will share insights into her writing process, her deep-rooted love... Read more »
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.
The Iron Lions and Mountain Run Winery present: Grapes of Wrath 2025 Grapes of Wrath is a 2-day Buhurt (full contact armored combat) fighting event featuring a handful of armored combat teams from across the Eastern United States. This is a 5v5 tournament (five heavily armed and armored fighters on each side of our solid... Read more »
Forgotten Felines of Culpeper presents its 8th Annual Crafts’ Meow Craft show. With dozens of crafters and vendors. Spaces still available, contact Jessica Cranfield if interested 315-952-3590
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... Read more »
🎤 Open Mic Night at Revelation Vineyards! 🎤 Calling all poets, novelists, spoken-word artists, and storytellers! Join us on Friday, January 31st, for an unforgettable evening of creativity and community at Words and Wine. Share your latest masterpiece, debut a soon-to-be-published work, or captivate us with a life story. This is your chance to shine!... Read more »
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.
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... Read more »
Tickets are on sale NOW for Bees & Trees Farm’s 4th Annual Hop Fest! Saturday, April 12, 2025 -11 AM -4 PM (Rain Date - April 19th) $5 per child Three Easter Egg Hunts (A total of 1500 candy and coin-filled eggs!) *Ages 5 & Under *Ages 6-8 *Ages 9-12 Free Hayrides & Barrel Train... Read more »
Come spend the day at Mountain Run Winery on Saturday April 12th! Smok Shak LLC will be grilling up delicious eats all day and one of our favorite local musicians, Eric Misa, will be playing at the pole barn during the afternoon! If you haven't heard him yet, you're in for a treat. Whether he’s... Read more »
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... Read more »
Save the Date for Culpeperpalooza 2025 - April 18 & 19, 2025. Culpeperpalooza returns for the fourth year this April 18th & 19tht at Mountain Run Winery. This is Culpeper's biggest celebration of live local music! All of the proceeds from this year's event will go towards to SAFE, a nonprofit providing Services to Abused... Read more »
Join us on Friday, April 18th, for Sip & Learn. Barbara Hawley will present "How to Look at Art.” The discussion begins at 6 pm, but please arrive early to enjoy your favorite Revalation beverage during the talk. The Vineyard opens at noon on Fridays and stays open until sunset.
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.
Come and hang out with Mountain Run Winery for Easter fun! SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR POPULAR EGG HUNTS! Details will be finalized soon and tickets go on sale March 19th! And new this year, we are adding a second session to the adult hunt! The winery is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt event for... Read more »
Join us Friday, April 25, for Book Club @ The Vineyard as we discuss Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. We open at noon, so pop in early for a glass of wine and a snack to enjoy during the evening. The discussion begins at 6 pm. Bring a friend, even if they haven't finished... Read more »
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.
➡️Join us for our annual plant sale, featuring a diverse selection of locally 🌿grown indoor and outdoor plants🍅 In addition to plants, browse our 🏷️yard sale for gardening tools and decorative items. *Food Vendor*Garden-Themed Vendors*Kids Activities* 🎟️Don't forget to buy raffle tickets for a chance to win our huge garden-themed basket! Buy your tickets online... Read more »
For 29 years, thousands of volunteers have gathered at battlefields and historic sites across the nation to participate in the Trust’s Park Day clean-up effort. Including Boy and Girl Scouts, Rotarians, Lions Club members, church groups, ROTC units, youth groups, Wounded Warrior groups and many others, more than 450,000 cumulative hours of labor have been... Read more »
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... Read more »
2026 Cal Tri Culpeper - 4.26.26. Culpeper's Mountain Run Lake Park, situated in north-central Virginia, is located between D.C./NOVA (75 miles), Richmond (90 miles) and Charlottesville (45 miles). Bring the whole family for a relaxing race-cation. 16283 J B Carpenter Jr Dr., Culpeper, VA US 22701 18 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Olympic distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun,... Read more »
Join us as we host Master Stained Glass artist Melanie, who will instruct you on how to craft this beautiful stained glass flower.Registration required. Space is limited!
Revalation Vineyards is excited to showcase Gayle Ford's artworks from May 1st to June 30th. Gayle was born and raised in New Orleans, where her earliest memories involve drawing and a passion for animals. As a high school student, Gayle earned a scholarship to the McCrady School of Fine and Applied Arts in the French... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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.
🏃♀️ What: Wicked Bottom Fun Run Festival – a family-friendly event featuring a ½-mile fun run, 5K, and 10K options! 🌟 When: May 3, 2025 📍 Where: Lenn Park, Culpeper, VA ✨ Event Highlights: Inspiration Village: The heart of our festival with activities, community partners, and fun for all ages. ½-Mile Fun Run: Perfect for... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
Mark your calendars for our first event of the season. Meet your favorite Moonshiners, including Tim Smith, Tickle, Chuck Miller, Howard, Henry Law, Amanda, Big Nick, and Tony Perry! We'll have tours and tastings, live music, Civil War reenactments, food for purchase, and beer from our new brewery! Bring the family and enjoy a nice... Read more »
Come enjoy the first weekend of May at the winery while listening to local group The Unsuitables playing their Motown, funk, and blues inspired music from 3-6pm! Be sure to bring your appetites too as we will have local favorite Over the Top Chef at the winery serving up burgers, salads, chicken, and so much... Read more »
Join us for your opportunity to create Art @ The Vineyard on Sunday, May 4th, from dawn till dusk. Artists are welcome to capture our beautiful landscape, located in Hebron Valley, with stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This open-air painting event lets artists render changing light and atmosphere quickly while playing with color... Read more »
The Carver 4-County Museum presents a benefit concert for all ages to enjoy the sounds of the Virginia State University Concert Choir at Culpeper Baptist Church on May 4th at 4pm.