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 »
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.
On May 26 Americans will honor service men and women who died while defending our nation. Join us as Culpeper National Cemetery volunteer and Air Force veteran Jeff Joyce shares the history of Memorial Day, from the early decoration of Civil War graves with flowers to today’s annual day of mourning and remembrance.
The Culpeper Garden Club is hosting a National Garden Club Standard Flower Show at the Culpeper County Fieldhouse, 16388 Competition Drive, Culpeper, from 1-3 PM on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The Culpeper Chamber of Commerce will officially open the show with a ribbon cutting to celebrate the club’s 90th anniversary. The show is free and... 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 »
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.
Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation will be hosting an open house to showcase our visitor center and recruit volunteers to support our staff. Come check out our newest educational displays and tour both our facilities and our beautifully preserved battlefield! We’re hoping to recruit an army of volunteers to fill our ranks to keep our park... Read more »
Looking for a special way to celebrate Mother's Day with that amazing mother in your life? Come to Mountain Run Winery for our special Mother's Day Brunch in our event barn! No need to bother with kids in a crowded restaurant either. The winery has playground amenities, assorted yard games, and wide open fields within... Read more »
Looking for something special for that special mother in your life? Bring her to Mountain Run Winery on Mother's Day for a relaxing day of wine, food, and live music! The winery is open from 12-7pm on Mother's Day and the pastoral landscape is perfect for socializing, picnics with the family, relaxing with your feet... Read more »
Don't miss our special Pop-Up event on Mother's Day. Chocolattesville will bring their scrumptious Belgian-style chocolates to the Vineyard. If your Mom is like our Mom, she will love the opportunity to pair our fabulous wine with these delectable chocolates.
Are you a little bit country or do you like rock n’ roll? Do you like your music loud, with a little bit of funk and a whole lot of soul? Maybe beach music is your jam. Then allow Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI) to introduce you to the 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series! Taking place... Read more »
Join us as Andrew Alexander gives a presentation on The Local News Crisis. Andy is the former Washington Post ombudsman and is an award-winning journalist and news industry leader who has been a reporter, editor and Washington bureau chief during a career that spans five decades. He was a longtime board member of the New... 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 Culpeper National Cemetery is a distinguishing feature of the downtown landscape. The museum is excited to partner with the cemetery and offer a walking tour of this sacred space. Join Jeff Joyce, Culpeper National Cemetery volunteer and Air Force veteran, and Jessica Shimko, Culpeper National Cemetery Program Support Assistant, as they lead a walking... Read more »
At the Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Hall, special guest speakers Reo Hatfield II & Ron McCoy present “The Hatfields and the McCoys – From Civil War to Family Feud”. This is part of the Brandy Station Foundation Lecture Series. The names of speakers Reo Hatfield II and Ron McCoy are instantly recognizable because of... Read more »
Come out May 17th and relax with us at Mountain Run Winery. Grab a cold glass of wine, cider, or beer and listen to local favorites AP Project playing from 3-6. UFO Food Truck will be onsite serving delicious eats all day as well. If you haven't heard one of the area's favorite bands yet,... Read more »
Join us as Mindy Johnson presents Trailblazing Women of Early Animation - Disney & Beyond. Johnson is an award-winning author, historian, filmmaker, and preeminent expert on women in early animation. Her groundbreaking book, Ink & Paint – The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation (Disney Editions), redefines our collective history. This essential volume casts a light... 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 »
We will discuss The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It by Tilar J. Mazzeo. It seems like the perfect book for The Vineyard, but join us at 6 pm to find out! Stop in early for your favorite Revalation beverage. The Vineyard opens at noon on Fridays.
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.
Come out to the winery on May 24th and listen to a mix of modern country, classic rock, southern rock, motown, oldies, and more as the Lonesome Ryder Band plays at the barns from 3-6pm. Grab a cold glass of wine, cider, or beer and some delicious eats from JuJu's Indian Cuisine and Sweets and... Read more »
Come celebrate Memorial Day weekend with us at the winery. We are bringing in local acoustic musician Acoustic Aubrey from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. The winery's pizza kitchen will be running from 1-6PM as well. With a family-friendly atmosphere and award winning wines, ciders, and beers to enjoy, it's a great way to spend a... Read more »
Meisha Herron Band is a trio that consists of Meisha Herron on Lead guitar and Vocals, Aaron Clay on Bass and Bryan Coberly on drums. They will play a variety of music, including Soul, Jazz, Blues and some Classic Rock. They will be at Prince Michel Winery in Leon Virginia on Sunday, May 25th from... Read more »
VA is proud to host public Memorial Day commemoration ceremonies at more than 130 of our national cemeteries this Memorial Day weekend. For any questions call: 540-825-0027
Join the Fox5DC news crew LIVE on Davis St. in Culpeper, VA - Friday 5/30/2025 from 7am – 11am. Enjoy family-friendly activities, dance and food demonstrations and music by local businesses all morning long. ***Activities and schedule are subject to change, please check back closer to the event date for updates.*** FREE Activities: 7:00am –... 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 »
To our Moms (and Dads)!! Come hang out, grab a beer from our Brewery and food from Catch the Chef!! Sign your kiddo(s) up in advance for a fun kid friendly painting of a tractor! Ages 6 and up!!! Amanda with Simply Flamazing Art makes it easy with instruction and pre-traced canvasses. Cost is $20... Read more »
Join us for our 2025 Culpeper Law Enforcement Torch Run! Every dollar goes to Special Olympics Virginia! The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics began in 1981 in Kansas when Wichita Police Chief Richard LaMunyon saw an urgent need to raise funds and increase awareness for Special Olympics. Chief LaMunyon created the Torch Run... Read more »
Proud to announce our 1st Touch A Truck Event!! We will have trucks and ambulances from the Culpeper Fire Dept, Rapidan Fire Dept, Brandy Station Fire Dept, Richardsville Fire Dept, Rusty's Towing, Green Tops Tree Service, and a police car/motorcycle from the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office!!! We will also have food and beer (for the... Read more »
Come out and enjoiy the final day of May with live music, wine/cider/beer, and delicious pizzas at Mountain Run! This live music event features Meisha Herron playing and singing her soul and blues/early jazz and folk fusion set from 3-6pm. Check her out at https://www.facebook.com/MeishaHerronProductions. With a great local musician, plenty of outdoor seating, family-friendly... Read more »
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Come celebrate the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette’s grand US tour (including a visit to Culpeper!) with renowned music historians David & Ginger Hildebrand for a concert of special period music. David & Ginger will don period attire to perform music heard in 18th- and 19th-century Virginia. Much evidence of Lafayette’s 1824/25 tour survives, especially that related... Read more »
Are you planning a trip to Paris this summer and need to brush up on your French speaking skills? You won’t want to miss the chance to practice with Françoise! The conversation begins at 5 pm, and feel free to bring your dinner to enjoy as you talk.