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 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 »
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... Read more »
Don’t miss acclaimed artist Noreen Janus’ exhibition during July and August in the tasting rooms. Noreene Janus is a contemporary artist from Falls Church, Virginia, outside Washington, DC. She has studied with national and internationally known artists at The Art League of Alexandria and elsewhere, and has advanced degrees from SF State University and Stanford... Read more »
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... Read more »
Join us on Thursday, July 4th from 10AM-6PM at Heritage Park, Culpeper's soon-to-be newest park located behind the Depot! This event will feature food trucks, crafts, moon bounces and much more.
Celebrate Independence Day with Revalation Vineyards! We’re rolling out the red, white, and Ping-Pong for a festive afternoon of games, luxurious wine, and summer fun. The Ping-Pong tournament starts at 2. Register here - no fee to enter! The Vineyard opens at noon on Fridays, and guests are welcome to stay late and take in... Read more »
Join us for a delicious evening! We'll be pairing four of our Belmont Brewery beers with locally baked cookies. Flights of 4 select beers with 4 perfectly paired cookie samples will be available. The regular bar will be open as well, and we'll have individual cookies for sale. Feel free to grab a full size... Read more »
Join us at 6 pm as author Jeffrey Dale Lofton discusses his new book, Red Clay Suzie. This isn't just about reading words; it's an opportunity to hear directly from the author about his deeply personal and award-winning book. Red Clay Suzie is a fictionalized memoir told through Jeffrey's unique perspective as an outsider—a gay... 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.
Our Summer Arts & Vines event takes place from noon to 6 pm. Special guest Chef Alex Lepro will be at the Vineyard, overseeing our kitchen and whipping up delectable options. The featured artisans are amazing, including Rachana Ink Art (watercolors), Yuval Zack (native plants), and Jason Goldman (wood).
Can you believe we've been open NINE years?! Neither can we! To celebrate we are hosting a day filled with great music, food and wine at the winery! Come out Saturday, July 12th to celebrate with us. It's going to be a great day to enjoy live music and fun for the whole family. Starting... Read more »
Death Ridge Brewery and Verdun Adventure Bound presents the 4th annual The Dead of Summer 6K. The XC course begins and ends at Death Ridge Brewery and includes a significant portion of the Verdun Adventure Bound Cross Country Course. If you keep an eye out, you might actually see some Emu and a Zebra (no,... Read more »
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 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... Read more »
Join us for a delicious evening! We'll be pairing four of our Belmont Brewery beers with locally baked cobblers & crisps. Flights of 4 select beers with 4 perfectly paired dessert samples will be available. The regular bar will be open as well, and we'll have cobblers & crisps by the bowl. Feel free to... Read more »
Come out Friday, July 18th and celebrate as the sun goes down with Sunset Sips at Mountain Run Winery! We've got Waking Napster, a cover band playing a wide mix of songs you "allegedly" downloaded to your Napster library back in the day, lined up for a great evening. The band takes the stage at... Read more »
To our Moms (and Dads)!! Come hang out, grab a beer from our Brewery and food from Big Will's BBQ. Sign your kiddo(s) up (and yourself!!) in advance for a fun painting of either a horse or a cow!! Ages 6 and up!!! Amanda with Simply Flamazing Art makes it easy with instruction and pre-traced... Read more »
Whether you're truffle-curious or ready to start your own orchard, the Virginia Truffles Cultivation Workshops are designed to give you a solid foundation. Held monthly at our working truffle farm in Rixeyville, Virginia, these sessions are tailored for aspiring growers who want to learn directly from experts in the field. Over the course of two... Read more »
Enjoy an evening under the stars at Verdun! For one night a month you can listen to great music and then camp out on the Verdun grounds with all your friends and family! Your ticket includes admission to the concert and access to our beautiful camp grounds! June 21: Chelsea Sager, Meisha Herron Band, and... Read more »
Mark your calendar today so you don't miss a special Pop-Up @ The Vineyard with Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck! They will be at the Vineyard from noon until 5 pm on Sunday, July 20th.
SAVE THE DATE for Culpeper's annual celebration of all things wizard! This year, the festivities extend from Friday, July 25, to Sunday, July 27th. The entire downtown area will be offering costume contests, food and drink specials, parody plays, crafted Wands, divination tea parties, potions class tutorials, and more! With maps of participating businesses and... Read more »
Join us at Culpeper Artisan Collective at PeaPod Atelier as The Mystical Academy of Enchantments casts a spell on 154 E. Davis St during the Culpeper Downtown Wizard Weekend! All who step inside will be greeted by an enchanting display of mystical artifacts, special Artisan Pop-Ups, a Sound Garden by Soul Balance Solutions and our... Read more »
Magic is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Culpeper's Wizard Weekend. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there! The Culpeper Wizarding Express Mini Escape Room! You have taken the Culpeper Wizarding Express to the World Hexball Championships, only to realize you left your... Read more »
To our hard working Moms (and Dads) in the crowd!! Want to take a break, grab a beer from our Brewery and food from Catch the Chef!! You know sit still for longer than 5 min 😉 Let your kiddos be entertained with a FREE one hour KIDS line dancing session (ages 6 and up)... Read more »
Our July book is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. The discussion begins at 6, but the Vineyard opens at noon on Fridays. Stop by early to grab a snack and a glass of wine to enjoy during book club.
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.
Experience the Magic at the Wizard Weekend Potion Workshop! Dates: Saturday, July 26th & Sunday, July 27th Location: 205 S East Street Suite 101, Culpeper, VA 22701 Tickets: $20 Step into the enchanting world of Hogwarts and unleash your inner wizard! Join us for this magical workshop where each participant will receive: A pair of... Read more »
Come on out for one free 7 oz beer from our new Brewery!! We will have BBQ, hot dogs, and hamburgers available for purchase, and live Bluegrass music from The Carolyn Eyerly Band. As always, you can also visit our gift shop and take a free tour.
Come out and enjoy local singer/songwriters, Mo & Mary Mac playing from 1-4pm at the barns on Saturday July 26th. We'll also have UFO food truck on site so be sure to bring your appetites. And if you are a finisher of the Culpeper Triathlon at Mountain Run Lake that day, be sure to ask... Read more »
Presented by StageWorks at Windmore Part of Downtown Culpeper’s Wizard Weekend! She’s not *that* wizard with the lightning bolt... but she is hilarious. Join us for a magical, laugh-out-loud parody that turns the wizarding world upside down! Sally Cotter and the Censored Stone follows an ordinary girl who discovers she’s extraordinary — just in time... Read more »
Riders, gear up! Join us for another Sunday Morning Moto Meetup—a chance to connect with other motorcycle enthusiasts. No matter the brand, no matter the style, we’re just here to hang out with folks who love the ride.Discounts on Moto gear for attendees.Enter to win a cool Fulton Found/Fulton Moto item! If you're itching to... Read more »
Presented by StageWorks at Windmore Part of Downtown Culpeper’s Wizard Weekend! She’s not *that* wizard with the lightning bolt... but she is hilarious. Join us for a magical, laugh-out-loud parody that turns the wizarding world upside down! Sally Cotter and the Censored Stone follows an ordinary girl who discovers she’s extraordinary — just in time... Read more »
Join us at the Vineyard at 6 pm as author Nichole Calabrese presents her newest novel, Haunt: Book One. Nichole is a middle school librarian living in Virginia. When she isn't reading or writing, she enjoys life with her husband, an ancient cat, a grumpy chihuahua, and two chickens. A Q&A session will follow the... 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.
Welcome to the Dark Romance Bookish Tea Party! Join us for an enchanting afternoon filled with dark romance tales, readers, and authors. Get to know other readers and connect with amazing authors! Embrace the darker side of romance as we discuss our favorite brooding heroes and fierce heroines. Dress in your best dark Gothic Victorian... Read more »
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
Are you planning a trip to Paris in the fall 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.