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 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
Join Civil War Historical Impressions on 9-10 August 2025 at NINE HOURS IN HELL, the 163rd Battle of Cedar Mountain! This authentic force-on-force reenactment will be hosted similarly to “A Devilish Entanglement”, so if you attended the 160th Wilderness, you already have an idea of what to expect. If you missed out on that one, you won’t... Read more »
Join Civil War Historical Impressions on 9-10 August 2025 at NINE HOURS IN HELL, the 163rd Battle of Cedar Mountain! This authentic force-on-force reenactment will be hosted similarly to “A Devilish Entanglement”, so if you attended the 160th Wilderness, you already have an idea of what to expect. If you missed out on that one, you won’t... Read more »
Join us on Tuesday, August 12, at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series! August is the 200th Anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Culpeper in 1825 as a guest of the nation. Join us this month as journalist and historian Marc Leepson discusses the life of the Marquis de Lafayette... Read more »
Lecture/tour on step-van led by Jim Bish beginning and ending at the Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station. Pre-registration required at https://www.brandystationfoundation.com. Planned stops will be the site of George Washington's first survey and how Washington ended up as the youngest surveyor in Virginia's history ; a drive-by historic Salubria and then on to... 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 »
Save the Date for the VA250 Mobile Museum visit to Culpeper. A hands-on, interactive, and immersive “museum on wheels,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many, One” is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools,... Read more »
Save the Date for the VA250 Mobile Museum visit to Culpeper. A hands-on, interactive, and immersive “museum on wheels,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many, One” is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools,... Read more »
Save the Date for the VA250 Mobile Museum visit to Culpeper. A hands-on, interactive, and immersive “museum on wheels,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many, One” is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools,... Read more »
Save the Date for the VA250 Mobile Museum visit to Culpeper. A hands-on, interactive, and immersive “museum on wheels,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many, One” is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools,... Read more »
Enjoy English Country Dancing with a experienced caller and a live quartet in the vineyards of Mountain Run. Enjoy hand-crafted wine, cider, beer and refreshments - a true country delight! Period costumes (1775-1825) or Modern Formal Enchance your evening and memories with VIP package - Tickets coming soon!!
Colonial Allies Polo Tournament - Championship at Liberty Hall Polo Club Sunday, August 24 11-4 pm First Annual International Military Tournament to celebrate America's first Allies. French and US Armed Forces will combined forced again to compete in this friends but competitive games. Games will be played in Middleburg, little Washington and Brandy Station VA... Read more »