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 »
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
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 »
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 »
Join us on Tuesday, June 3, at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series! As we approach the 250th anniversary of the formation of the Culpeper Minutemen, it is important to acknowledge the legacy they left behind. This month, Museum of Culpeper History Executive Director John Christiansen will discuss how the Culpeper Minutemen... Read more »
Join us for a traditional colonial dinner to benefit the Museum of Culpeper History on the evening of Friday, June 6! This unique experience will feature a set three-course meal inspired by traditional colonial American dishes prepared by Zippy's Smoke Shack, period 18th-century tavern music performed by Colonial Faire, and a lively presentation on colonial... Read more »
Descendants Day at the Graffiti House will be a day devoted to meeting and hearing from the descendants of the Battle of Brandy Station, the winter encampment in Culpeper County and those involved in the beginning of the Overland Campaign. 11 AM-1PM Tours of the Graffiti House at 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, and 1:15 PM... Read more »
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 »
Save the date! June 28-29 Prehistoric Tea and Talk(Saturday) and Triassic Dessert Tea available the entire weekend. Time slots available at 2p, 4p, and 6p
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 »
The Museum of Culpeper History presents Culpeper Hosts a Hero, the first exhibit to highlight General Lafayette’s historic visit to our town in August 1825. Rarely noted in official records of his tour of the United States, the Frenchman’s short stop in Culpeper was documented in detail by Capt. Philip Slaughter, Culpeper native and Revolutionary... 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 »