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 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 »
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 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 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