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SUMMARY:Culpeper Minutemen Reunion – Battle of Hampton and Great Bridge Tour
DESCRIPTION:This Culpeper Minutemen Reunion Battle of Hampton and Great Bridge Tour will visit sites which made the Culpeper Minute Battalion famous.  The Culpeper Minutemen played the key role in defeating British and Loyalists forces at Hampton and at Great Bridge\, which directly led to Virginia’s\, and America’s Independence. \nThis full day tour will leave the Museum of Culpeper History at 7:30 am and head to southeastern Virginia in a luxurious restroom equipped chartered bus. After a brief New Kent Area Rest Stop we will arrive at Hampton’s Mill Point Park for a Battle of Hampton SAR Anniversary Ceremony Event. After this event and learning about the Culpeper Minutemen’s first heroic actions at Hampton we will pick up sandwiches for lunch (lunch cost are on your own) and board the bus to the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Museum and Historic site. We should arrive by 2pm and once there we will visit the museum and participate in a guided tour by the Battle of Great Bridge historian\, Patrick Hannum. We will leave Great Bridge by 4:00 pm and stop for dinner back in the Hampton area around 5pm (dinner cost are on your own) before heading back to Culpeper where we will arrive around 10:00 pm. \nDon’t miss this only chance to visit these Virginia Revolutionary War sites of 250 years ago by signing up for the “Culpeper Minutemen Reunion Battle of Hampton and Great Bridge Tour” on Sunday\, October 26\, 2025. This tour will start at 7:30 am from the Museum of Culpeper History in Culpeper at 113 S. Commerce St\, Culpeper\, and return around 10:15 pm. The cost for this full day tour is $80 which covers everything except lunch and dinner. Don’t miss this only opportunity to learn about how the Culpeper Minutemen saved Virginia and helped to create America.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/culpeper-minutemen-reunion-battle-of-hampton-and-great-bridge-tour/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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SUMMARY:The Road to Freedom Started Here: Culpeper County’s "Culpeper Minutemen" Leaders Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:This “Minutemen” Culpeper County Leaders Tour will visit many of the most important historic homes and homesites\, while hearing important detailed stories\, of Culpeper County’s “Minutemen” leaders along the way. The Culpeper Minute Battalion was like no other\, as they were the only Minute Battalion in Virginia to fully form and then respond quickly and efficiently in a moment of critical need for Virginia. \nVirginia historian Jim Bish and Battles of Hampton and Great Bridge military historian Pat Hannum will lead the tour. This Culpeper County Minutemen Leaders Tour will visit Little Fork Anglican (now Episcopal) Church\, the only surviving Culpeper County colonial church\, as many of Culpeper’s Minutemen leaders attended. After leaving the church we will drive to Culpeper Rifle Company leader Captain John Green’s “Liberty Hall” home where we will learn about Green and the importance of his “Rifle Company.” After leaving Liberty Hall we will drive to Old House Vineyards for lunch (Lunch is on your own). From there we will visit Lt. Gabriel Long’s Bloomsbury homesite\, before heading to the Capt. John Williams homesite where we will continue to learn about these important Minutemen. We will then visit the homesites of Capt. John Jameson and Gen. Edward Stevens before progressing to the Masonic Cemetery (owned originally by the Lt. Col. Edward Stevens-Coleman family) where information about Ensign David Jameson will be shared. The tour will conclude by heading to the original Culpeper Minute Battalion muster site of Major Philip Clayton’s “Old Field” on his Catalpa Plantation. There we will talk about the muster\, including how and why it occurred\, and how unique it was\, before heading back to the Museum. \nThe Minutemen leaders from Culpeper County comprised unprecedented leadership including Edward Stevens\, who was a cousin of future U.S. President George Washington. Culpeper’s Henry Pendleton was the nephew of Edmund Pendleton (First and Second Continental Congress and Presiding Officer of the Virginia Conventions from July 1775-July 1776)\, and John and David Jameson were nephews to Virginia’s Revolutionary era Lt. Governor David Jameson. Culpeper Minutemen were ancestors to later American heroes\, including Union General John Buford (Gettysburg)\, General George Patton (World War II)\, and General Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller (Marine Corps – Korea). \nDon’t miss the chance to visit Culpeper’s historic homes and homesites and to learn about Culpeper County’s heroes of 250 years ago by signing up for this one-time “The Road to Freedom Started Here: Culpeper County Minutemen Leaders Tour” on Friday\, October 24\, 2025. The tour will start at 9:00 a.m. from the Museum of Culpeper History\, located at 113 S. Commerce St\, Culpeper\, and return by 4:30 p.m. The cost for the all-day tour is $50 with lunch at Old House Vineyards (Pay on your own)\, as we will be visiting both public and private historic sites associated with Culpeper County Minutemen leaders. Don’t miss this only opportunity to learn about Culpeper County’s leaders who helped liberate Virginia from British control while aiding in the creation of America.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/the-road-to-freedom-started-here-culpeper-countys-culpeper-minutemen-leaders-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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SUMMARY:The Road to Freedom Started Here: Orange County’s "Culpeper Minutemen" Leaders Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:This “Minutemen” Orange County Leaders tour will visit many of the most important historic homes and homesites\, while hearing important detailed stories of Orange County’s “Minutemen” leaders along the way. The Culpeper Minute Battalion was like no other\, as they were the only Minute Battalion in Virginia to fully form and then respond quickly and efficiently in a moment of critical need for Virginia. Culpeper District’s quick actions helped liberate Virginia from British rule by 1776 thus aided in saving the Revolution. \nVirginia historian Jim Bish and Battles of Hampton and Great Bridge military historian Pat Hannum will lead the tour. The Orange and Madison Counties Tour of Culpeper Minutemen Leaders will leave the Museum of Culpeper History by 9:00 am and will drive by the Lawrence Taliaferro’s Rose Hill home to learn about the Taliaferro and Spencer family. We will then visit the Taylor Family Bloomsbury homesite. The Taylor family of Bloomsbury connects Culpeper Minutemen Ambrose Madison\, Garland Burnley\, Charles Taylor\, Richard Taylor and Burgess James Taylor. After leaving Bloomsbury we will eat lunch at the Main Street Tavern in Madison (Lunch is on your own) before driving to private home of Minuteman Ambrose Madison’s Woodley. After Woodley we will drive to Madison’s Montpelier as Minutemen Ambrose Madison is buried in the cemetery. After leaving Montpelier we plan on visiting the homesites in Madison County of Capt. Abraham Buford and stop by Hebron Church before heading back to the Museum of Culpeper History. \nThe minutemen leaders from Orange County comprised unprecedented leadership including a brother to future President James Madison and a father to President Zachary Taylor. Other Orange County Minutemen include close cousins of Virginia’s most influential political leaders of the day\, including Speakers of Virginia’s House of Burgesses\, John Robinson\, and Edmund Pendleton (First and Second Continental Congress and Presiding Officer of the Virginia Conventions from July 1775-July 1776)\, and a close relationship with General and Virginia Governor Thomas Nelson. \nDon’t miss the chance to visit the homes and homesites and to learn about Orange County’s heroes of 250 years ago by signing up for the “The Road to Freedom Started Here: Orange County’s Minutemen Leaders Tour on Thursday October 23\, 2025. The tour will start at 9am from the Museum of Culpeper History in Culpeper at 113 S. Commerce St\, Culpeper and return by 4:30 pm. The cost for the all-day tour is $50 with lunch at the Main Street Tavern in Orange (Pay on your own) as we will be visiting both public and private historic sites associated with Orange County Minutemen Leaders. Don’t miss this only opportunity to learn about Orange County’s leaders who helped to create America.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/the-road-to-freedom-started-here-orange-countys-culpeper-minutemen-leaders-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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SUMMARY:The Road to Freedom Started Here: Fauquier County’s ‘Culpeper Minutemen’ Leaders Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:This “Minutemen” Fauquier County Leaders Tour will visit many of the most important historic homes and homesites\, while hearing important detailed stories of Fauquier County’s “Minutemen” leaders along the way. The Culpeper Minute Battalion was like no other\, as they were the only Minute Battalion in Virginia to fully form and then respond quickly and efficiently in a moment of critical need for Virginia. \nVirginia historian Jim Bish and Battles of Hampton and Great Bridge military historian Pat Hannum will lead the tour. This Fauquier County Minutemen Leaders Tour will visit the Historic Elk Run Church site in telling the story of the important Keith-Randolph-and Marshall families. Five immediate family members\, including the Marshall and Keith families\, served significant leadership roles in the Culpeper Minute Battalion including Thomas Marshall and his son\, John Marshall\, who later served as the longest serving Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in history. After leaving Elk Run we will visit the homesite of Major Thomas Marshall and birthplace of Chief Justice John Marshall. We will then drive to Warrenton to visit the Martin Pickett’s “Paradise” home in telling about the important Pickett Family. After having lunch at O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Warrenton (Lunch is on your own) we will have a drive by visit to the Blackwell Family Cemetery. The Blackwell Family was the most important family in Fauquier County at the time and which many family relationships involve Culpeper Minutemen leaders. We will then head to see the rarely visited Major Thomas Marshall’s home called “The Hollow” near Markham where the Marshall family\, including son John Marshall\, lived from 1765-1773. We will then visit the Marshall home of “Oak Hill” where both Thomas and John Marshall were living when they went to join the Culpeper Minute Battalion in September 1775. The tour will continue by heading back towards Culpeper visiting along the route Capt. John Chilton’s Rock Spring homesite and Capt. James Scott’s Clearmont homesite before returning to the Museum of Culpeper History. \nThe Minutemen leaders from Fauquier County comprised unprecedented leadership\, including future U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall and his father\, Thomas Marshall. Other Fauquier County Minutemen were closely related to some of Virginia’s most influential political leaders of the day\, including John Randolph\, Peyton Randolph (selected to preside over both the First and Second Continental Congress)\, Edmund Randolph (first U.S. Attorney General)\, and future U.S. President Thomas Jefferson. Fauquier minutemen were ancestors to later American heroes\, Lieutenant Presley O’Bannon (Marine Corps in Tripoli)\, CSA General George Pickett (Gettysburg)\, and General George Marshall (World War II). \nDon’t miss the chance to visit the homes and homesites and to learn about Fauquier County’s heroes of 250 years ago by signing up for this one-time “The Road to Freedom Started Here: Fauquier County Minutemen Leaders Tour” on Wednesday\, October 22\, 2025. The tour will start at 9:00 a.m. from the Museum of Culpeper History\, located at 113 S. Commerce St\, Culpeper\, and return by 4:30 p.m. The cost for the all-day tour is $50 with lunch at the O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Warrenton (Pay on your own)\, as we will be visiting both public and private historic sites associated with Fauquier County Minutemen Leaders. Don’t miss this only opportunity to learn about Fauquier County’s leaders who helped to create America.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/the-road-to-freedom-started-here-fauquier-countys-culpeper-minutemen-leaders-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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SUMMARY:Culpeper Minutemen History Week
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 250th Anniversary of the Culpeper Battalion\, a diverse force of volunteers who committed their families\, their fortunes\, and their lives to support the common cause of INDEPENDENCE.     \nEnjoy walking and driving tours\, lectures\, living history\, hands on family friendly activities and more. \nThis is a multi-day event.  Please visit https://culpeperva250.com/events/ for event specifics. \n 
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/culpeper-minutemen-history-week/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series - The Road to Freedom Started Here
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, July 1\, at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series! \nDuring 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 Fall of 1775\, becoming the only fully manned combined Regular Rifle Company and Minute Battalion in Virginia. Culpeper’s quick actions in Virginia’s time of need\, more than any other portion of Virginia\, helped liberate Virginia from British rule by 1776\, thus aiding in saving the Revolution. How did they do it when other regions of Virginia could not? This presentation focuses on the important leadership within the Culpeper District\, which defined the Culpeper District as “The First to Organize\, First to Fight\, and First to Win.” \nThis program will be held at the museum. Space is limited\, so get your ticket today! Admission is $5 per person\, but Museum members get in FREE.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/lecture-series-the-road-to-freedom-started-here/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Culpeper
DESCRIPTION: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 in this walking tour of downtown led by staff and volunteers of the Museum of Culpeper History. Stories include the Culpeper Minute Men\, religious liberty\, and western expansion. \nAttendees should bring water\, wear comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for weather conditions. Tours will be held rain or shine unless otherwise advertised. \nThe tour will start at the museum.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/revolutionary-culpeper-4/
LOCATION:Downtown Culpeper\, Downtown Culpeper\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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SUMMARY:“Patriots of Color in the Revolutionary War” by Charles Jameson
DESCRIPTION:The Culpeper Minutemen Chapter SAR presents “Patriots of Color in the Revolutionary War” by Charles Jameson on Sunday\, February 2\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm in the State Theatre\, 305 S. Main Street\, Culpeper\, VA.  The Culpeper Minutemen Chapter will recognize African American and Native American History in the Revolutionary War as we approach the 250th Anniversary of this Nation. We will also talk about the 20 known Patriots of Color\, both free and enslaved\, from the Culpeper area\, who also served to create this nation. The Culpeper Minutemen Chapter SAR wishes to thank the Museum of Culpeper History for its research and the Windmore Foundation for its support. Howard Lambert\, President of the Freedom Foundation and President of the Brandy Station Foundation will continue this history into the Civil War. Make sure to mark your calendars for this event held at the State Theatre\, 305 S. Main St. Culpeper\, Va. on Sunday\, Feb. 2\, 2025\, at 3 pm. The VASSAR ColorGuard will be in action with wreath presentations to the honored patriots.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/patriots-of-color-in-the-revolutionary-war-by-charles-jameson/
LOCATION:State Theater\, 305 S Main St\,\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241017T190000
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SUMMARY:English Country Dance Class in Culpeper
DESCRIPTION:Love the grace of Austen and the beauty of Bridgerton? Learn the dances\, etiquette\, and history of Old Virginia country social life. \nColonial to Romantic Era – English Country Dance Class \nStep back in time at The Stables of Mountain Run Winery and experience the elegance and charm of historical dances. Come as you are or dress in period attire while you twirl away to traditional tunes. \nThese classes will are perfect for beginner to seasoned dancer – all will be able to enjoy the evening at their pace. These lessons will prepare dancers for the 200th Anniversary of the Lafayette Ball in Culpeper August 23\, 2025. (1 year away!) \nDance Mistress Elaine Sturgeon of the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society will be leading this class along with other experienced dancers. \nMountain Run Winery will have their bar open for guests to enjoy their small-batch\, distinctive\, high-quality wines\, ciders\, and meads. See their wine list here http://www.mountainrunwinery.com/wines/ \nThere are various balls and social events through the area that you can enjoy with these new skills\, many will be also commerating Lafayette’s 1824-1825 visit and celebrating America’s 250th. The nearest upcoming ball is scheduled for November 23\, 2024 in Frederickburg. \nNote – the Stables are not air-conditioned\, however they are open air with fans and a beautiful cross breeze. In the event of unsuitable weather we will relocation and provide ample notice to all attendees. \nThere is no food service on site; please enjoy dinner out before coming\, pack a meal or stop off at the Old County Store on the way. (No outside alcoholic is allowed) \n*Culpeper Minute Men is hosting this event for fun\, historical education AND to raise funds so that we are able to offer these classes to Culpeper area children and retirement communities without cost. Mountain Run Winery has been incredibility supportive of these events and our mission. All profits from ticket sales go to fund our initiatives! \nThese event and many others in the next year are made possible in part by a grant from VA250 Commission in partnership with Virginia Humanities \nAgenda \n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Socialize\, get your drinks and settle in \nThis is time for all attendees to park\, get drinks and enjoy socializing with fellow dancers. Dancing was the most common way to socialize within your community in county life. So getting to know your fellow dancer is a prefect way to celebrate history! \n7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – *Etiquette* DANCING begins – all in their places and ready to go! \nBy 7:30 pm\, dancers will have organized and are ready to begin dancing. After this time it will be difficult to include new dancers until there is a break so please arrive before 7:30 pm. Sometime around 8:15 pm we will break for dancers to refresh themselves. At the end of the evening there will be a little time for questions and announcements regarding upcoming classes and events.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/english-country-dance-class-in-culpeper/2024-10-17/
LOCATION:Mountain Run Winery\, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture,Workshop
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SUMMARY:English Country Dance Class in Culpeper
DESCRIPTION:Love the grace of Austen and the beauty of Bridgerton? Learn the dances\, etiquette\, and history of Old Virginia country social life. \nColonial to Romantic Era – English Country Dance Class \nStep back in time at The Stables of Mountain Run Winery and experience the elegance and charm of historical dances. Come as you are or dress in period attire while you twirl away to traditional tunes. \nThese classes will are perfect for beginner to seasoned dancer – all will be able to enjoy the evening at their pace. These lessons will prepare dancers for the 200th Anniversary of the Lafayette Ball in Culpeper August 23\, 2025. (1 year away!) \nDance Mistress Elaine Sturgeon of the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society will be leading this class along with other experienced dancers. \nMountain Run Winery will have their bar open for guests to enjoy their small-batch\, distinctive\, high-quality wines\, ciders\, and meads. See their wine list here http://www.mountainrunwinery.com/wines/ \nThere are various balls and social events through the area that you can enjoy with these new skills\, many will be also commerating Lafayette’s 1824-1825 visit and celebrating America’s 250th. The nearest upcoming ball is scheduled for November 23\, 2024 in Frederickburg. \nNote – the Stables are not air-conditioned\, however they are open air with fans and a beautiful cross breeze. In the event of unsuitable weather we will relocation and provide ample notice to all attendees. \nThere is no food service on site; please enjoy dinner out before coming\, pack a meal or stop off at the Old County Store on the way. (No outside alcoholic is allowed) \n*Culpeper Minute Men is hosting this event for fun\, historical education AND to raise funds so that we are able to offer these classes to Culpeper area children and retirement communities without cost. Mountain Run Winery has been incredibility supportive of these events and our mission. All profits from ticket sales go to fund our initiatives! \nThese event and many others in the next year are made possible in part by a grant from VA250 Commission in partnership with Virginia Humanities \nAgenda \n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Socialize\, get your drinks and settle in \nThis is time for all attendees to park\, get drinks and enjoy socializing with fellow dancers. Dancing was the most common way to socialize within your community in county life. So getting to know your fellow dancer is a prefect way to celebrate history! \n7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – *Etiquette* DANCING begins – all in their places and ready to go! \nBy 7:30 pm\, dancers will have organized and are ready to begin dancing. After this time it will be difficult to include new dancers until there is a break so please arrive before 7:30 pm. Sometime around 8:15 pm we will break for dancers to refresh themselves. At the end of the evening there will be a little time for questions and announcements regarding upcoming classes and events.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/english-country-dance-class-in-culpeper/2024-10-03/
LOCATION:Mountain Run Winery\, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture,Workshop
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SUMMARY:English Country Dance Class in Culpeper
DESCRIPTION:Love the grace of Austen and the beauty of Bridgerton? Learn the dances\, etiquette\, and history of Old Virginia country social life. \nColonial to Romantic Era – English Country Dance Class \nStep back in time at The Stables of Mountain Run Winery and experience the elegance and charm of historical dances. Come as you are or dress in period attire while you twirl away to traditional tunes. \nThese classes will are perfect for beginner to seasoned dancer – all will be able to enjoy the evening at their pace. These lessons will prepare dancers for the 200th Anniversary of the Lafayette Ball in Culpeper August 23\, 2025. (1 year away!) \nDance Mistress Elaine Sturgeon of the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society will be leading this class along with other experienced dancers. \nMountain Run Winery will have their bar open for guests to enjoy their small-batch\, distinctive\, high-quality wines\, ciders\, and meads. See their wine list here http://www.mountainrunwinery.com/wines/ \nThere are various balls and social events through the area that you can enjoy with these new skills\, many will be also commerating Lafayette’s 1824-1825 visit and celebrating America’s 250th. The nearest upcoming ball is scheduled for November 23\, 2024 in Frederickburg. \nNote – the Stables are not air-conditioned\, however they are open air with fans and a beautiful cross breeze. In the event of unsuitable weather we will relocation and provide ample notice to all attendees. \nThere is no food service on site; please enjoy dinner out before coming\, pack a meal or stop off at the Old County Store on the way. (No outside alcoholic is allowed) \n*Culpeper Minute Men is hosting this event for fun\, historical education AND to raise funds so that we are able to offer these classes to Culpeper area children and retirement communities without cost. Mountain Run Winery has been incredibility supportive of these events and our mission. All profits from ticket sales go to fund our initiatives! \nThese event and many others in the next year are made possible in part by a grant from VA250 Commission in partnership with Virginia Humanities \nAgenda \n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Socialize\, get your drinks and settle in \nThis is time for all attendees to park\, get drinks and enjoy socializing with fellow dancers. Dancing was the most common way to socialize within your community in county life. So getting to know your fellow dancer is a prefect way to celebrate history! \n7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – *Etiquette* DANCING begins – all in their places and ready to go! \nBy 7:30 pm\, dancers will have organized and are ready to begin dancing. After this time it will be difficult to include new dancers until there is a break so please arrive before 7:30 pm. Sometime around 8:15 pm we will break for dancers to refresh themselves. At the end of the evening there will be a little time for questions and announcements regarding upcoming classes and events.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/english-country-dance-class-in-culpeper/2024-09-19/
LOCATION:Mountain Run Winery\, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture,Workshop
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SUMMARY:English Country Dance Class in Culpeper
DESCRIPTION:Love the grace of Austen and the beauty of Bridgerton? Learn the dances\, etiquette\, and history of Old Virginia country social life. \nColonial to Romantic Era – English Country Dance Class \nStep back in time at The Stables of Mountain Run Winery and experience the elegance and charm of historical dances. Come as you are or dress in period attire while you twirl away to traditional tunes. \nThese classes will are perfect for beginner to seasoned dancer – all will be able to enjoy the evening at their pace. These lessons will prepare dancers for the 200th Anniversary of the Lafayette Ball in Culpeper August 23\, 2025. (1 year away!) \nDance Mistress Elaine Sturgeon of the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society will be leading this class along with other experienced dancers. \nMountain Run Winery will have their bar open for guests to enjoy their small-batch\, distinctive\, high-quality wines\, ciders\, and meads. See their wine list here http://www.mountainrunwinery.com/wines/ \nThere are various balls and social events through the area that you can enjoy with these new skills\, many will be also commerating Lafayette’s 1824-1825 visit and celebrating America’s 250th. The nearest upcoming ball is scheduled for November 23\, 2024 in Frederickburg. \nNote – the Stables are not air-conditioned\, however they are open air with fans and a beautiful cross breeze. In the event of unsuitable weather we will relocation and provide ample notice to all attendees. \nThere is no food service on site; please enjoy dinner out before coming\, pack a meal or stop off at the Old County Store on the way. (No outside alcoholic is allowed) \n*Culpeper Minute Men is hosting this event for fun\, historical education AND to raise funds so that we are able to offer these classes to Culpeper area children and retirement communities without cost. Mountain Run Winery has been incredibility supportive of these events and our mission. All profits from ticket sales go to fund our initiatives! \nThese event and many others in the next year are made possible in part by a grant from VA250 Commission in partnership with Virginia Humanities \nAgenda \n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Socialize\, get your drinks and settle in \nThis is time for all attendees to park\, get drinks and enjoy socializing with fellow dancers. Dancing was the most common way to socialize within your community in county life. So getting to know your fellow dancer is a prefect way to celebrate history! \n7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – *Etiquette* DANCING begins – all in their places and ready to go! \nBy 7:30 pm\, dancers will have organized and are ready to begin dancing. After this time it will be difficult to include new dancers until there is a break so please arrive before 7:30 pm. Sometime around 8:15 pm we will break for dancers to refresh themselves. At the end of the evening there will be a little time for questions and announcements regarding upcoming classes and events.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/english-country-dance-class-in-culpeper/2024-09-05/
LOCATION:Mountain Run Winery\, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Culpeper Minute Men":MAILTO:Info@CulpeperMinuteMen.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240829T190000
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SUMMARY:English Country Dance Class in Culpeper
DESCRIPTION:Love the grace of Austen and the beauty of Bridgerton? Learn the dances\, etiquette\, and history of Old Virginia country social life. \nColonial to Romantic Era – English Country Dance Class \nStep back in time at The Stables of Mountain Run Winery and experience the elegance and charm of historical dances. Come as you are or dress in period attire while you twirl away to traditional tunes. \nThese classes will are perfect for beginner to seasoned dancer – all will be able to enjoy the evening at their pace. These lessons will prepare dancers for the 200th Anniversary of the Lafayette Ball in Culpeper August 23\, 2025. (1 year away!) \nDance Mistress Elaine Sturgeon of the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society will be leading this class along with other experienced dancers. \nMountain Run Winery will have their bar open for guests to enjoy their small-batch\, distinctive\, high-quality wines\, ciders\, and meads. See their wine list here http://www.mountainrunwinery.com/wines/ \nThere are various balls and social events through the area that you can enjoy with these new skills\, many will be also commerating Lafayette’s 1824-1825 visit and celebrating America’s 250th. The nearest upcoming ball is scheduled for November 23\, 2024 in Frederickburg. \nNote – the Stables are not air-conditioned\, however they are open air with fans and a beautiful cross breeze. In the event of unsuitable weather we will relocation and provide ample notice to all attendees. \nThere is no food service on site; please enjoy dinner out before coming\, pack a meal or stop off at the Old County Store on the way. (No outside alcoholic is allowed) \n*Culpeper Minute Men is hosting this event for fun\, historical education AND to raise funds so that we are able to offer these classes to Culpeper area children and retirement communities without cost. Mountain Run Winery has been incredibility supportive of these events and our mission. All profits from ticket sales go to fund our initiatives! \nThese event and many others in the next year are made possible in part by a grant from VA250 Commission in partnership with Virginia Humanities \nAgenda \n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Socialize\, get your drinks and settle in \nThis is time for all attendees to park\, get drinks and enjoy socializing with fellow dancers. Dancing was the most common way to socialize within your community in county life. So getting to know your fellow dancer is a prefect way to celebrate history! \n7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – *Etiquette* DANCING begins – all in their places and ready to go! \nBy 7:30 pm\, dancers will have organized and are ready to begin dancing. After this time it will be difficult to include new dancers until there is a break so please arrive before 7:30 pm. Sometime around 8:15 pm we will break for dancers to refresh themselves. At the end of the evening there will be a little time for questions and announcements regarding upcoming classes and events.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/english-country-dance-class-in-culpeper/2024-08-29/
LOCATION:Mountain Run Winery\, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240706T100000
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SUMMARY:Liberty Walks of Culpeper
DESCRIPTION: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 in this new walking tour of downtown led by staff and volunteers of the Museum of Culpeper History. Stories include the Culpeper Minute Men\, religious liberty\, western expansion\, and the meaning of freedom. \nAttendees should bring water\, wear comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for weather conditions. Tours will be held rain or shine unless otherwise advertised.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/liberty-walks-of-culpeper-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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