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SUMMARY:Culpeper Minute Men: Icons of Independence
DESCRIPTION: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.” \n“That flag\, and the message it conveyed\, really ensured the place of the minute men in popular memory\,” said John Christiansen\, the museum’s executive director. “That phrasing will be revived over and over for the next 250 years. It was in the minds of the men who joined the reborn Culpeper Minute Men during the Civil War in what they considered to be another American Revolution. And the sons and grandsons of those Civil War veterans carried on that legacy into what would eventually become Culpeper’s National Guard company.” \nChristiansen explains that newspaper articles from the 1880s and into the early 20th century describe current members of the unit as all “direct descendants” of the original minute men. A short history and description of the flag – one of the first used by the patriot cause – is almost always included. \nCulpeper continued to host Virginia and National Reserve units after World War I\, but their identity as the “Culpeper Minute Men” eventually faded away. Older veterans created the Culpeper Minute Men Association to keep the memory alive locally\, but the minute men were becoming part of national culture. \n“America’s Bicentennial in 1976 saw an explosion of Revolutionary War commemorative items\, and the Culpeper Minute Men are featured in their fair share of plates\, postcards\, coloring books\, trading cards\, tumblers\, and more\,” said Christiansen. “The earliest example we have is a small pewter tray dated to the 1880s and made by a Culpeper jeweler\, probably for one of the Civil War veterans.” \nToday\, the Culpeper Minute Men are featured in the seals of Culpeper County and the Town of Culpeper\, and their name is invoked in local businesses and clubs. “And don’t forget the Virginia license plate design\,” says Christiansen \nThe exhibit will be on display through 2026. It is part of a series of events Culpeper County has prepared as part of the Virginia 250 commemorative programming. \n    
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/culpeper-minute-men-icons-of-independence/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
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SUMMARY:The Life and Legacy of The Marquis de Lafayette: A Traveling Exhibit EXTENDED until October 1
DESCRIPTION: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 democratic governments\, and his return as Guest of the Nation in 1824-1825. Also highlighted are efforts of the American Friends of Lafayette to commemorate this bicentennial in 2024-2025. \nThis exhibit strives to make Lafayette’s story more accessible and relevant to today’s citizens\, accenting the connections between Lafayette and George Washington as well as more recent history\, including the 2002 decision to proclaim Lafayette an honorary citizen of the United States. \nStop by the museum and see this exhibit before it leaves! \nMuseum hours are Mon-Sat 10-4 and Sun 1-4. General Admission is $5. Culpeper County residents get in FREE.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/culpeper-hosts-a-hero-lafayette-in-culpeper-an-exhibit-commemorating-the-bicentennial-of-lafayettes-visit/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T063041
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SUMMARY:Baseball Summit - Local Black Teams
DESCRIPTION:Join Righting the Record for a FREE open house and community conversation including: \n\nAuthor Talk at 1:15 “Sunday Coming\,” 2nd Edition\nPanel Discussion with Former Players\nCulpeper’s own “Pete” Hill exhibit\nCarver 4 County Museum & Alumni Assoc.\nFree baseballs for the first 20 kids
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/baseball-summit-local-black-teams/
LOCATION:Culpeper County Library\, 271 Southgate Shopping Center\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T170000
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SUMMARY:Nine Hours in Hell: The Battle of Cedar Mountain
DESCRIPTION: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 want to miss this one! \nCome watch the 7th Ohio and 66th Ohio Infantry Regiments battle against the 5th Virginia\, 10th Virginia\, and 18th North Carolina with authentic unit sizes\, uniforms\, equipment\, and tactics! \nThe event is open to the public\, and the cost is $20.00 per car. Guests can pay in cash upon arrival.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/nine-hours-in-hell-the-battle-of-cedar-mountain/2025-08-09/
LOCATION:Cedar Mountain Battlefield\, 9465 General Winder Road\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250810T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250810T170000
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SUMMARY:Nine Hours in Hell: The Battle of Cedar Mountain
DESCRIPTION: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 want to miss this one! \nCome watch the 7th Ohio and 66th Ohio Infantry Regiments battle against the 5th Virginia\, 10th Virginia\, and 18th North Carolina with authentic unit sizes\, uniforms\, equipment\, and tactics! \nThe event is open to the public\, and the cost is $20.00 per car. Guests can pay in cash upon arrival.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/nine-hours-in-hell-the-battle-of-cedar-mountain/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Cedar Mountain Battlefield\, 9465 General Winder Road\, Rapidan\, VA\, 22733
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250812T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250812T193000
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SUMMARY:LECTURE SERIES: Lafayette: Idealist General
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, August 12\, at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series! \nAugust 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 and his involvement in the American Revolution. A limited number of the second edition of Leepson’s book Lafayette: Lessons in Leadership from the Idealist General will be available for sale. \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-lafayette-idealist-general/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250816T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250816T140000
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SUMMARY:Highlights of Culpeper History: from Surveyor George Washington to the Field Brothers marker at Kelly's Ford.
DESCRIPTION: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 the Great Fork Church site of the 1730s\, Lafayette Troop camp in 1781\, Madden’s Tavern of the 1840s\, and the murder of the three United States Colored Troops in May 1864. Lastly\, the Brandy Station Foundation site at Kelly’s Ford and the newly installed Field Brothers marker at that location tells about the importance of the Field Family including Joseph and Reuben who would eventually join up with the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Tour leader Jim Bish spent more than 30 years teaching American and Virginia History in Prince William County\, Virginia and spent two years as an educator at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. He served Prince William County as a member of the Historical Commission\, owns History Happened Here Tours\, and volunteers with the National Museum of Americans in Wartime. Jim currently is on the Board of Directors of Historic Prince William\, Historic Dumfries\, The Museum of Culpeper History\, is President of the Culpeper Minutemen Chapter\, VASSAR\, and founded the Culpeper County\, Virginia Cemetery Project.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/highlights-of-culpeper-history/
LOCATION:Graffiti House\, 19484 Brandy Rd.\, Brandy Station\, VA\, 22714\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20260604T063041
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SUMMARY:TEMPORARY EXHIBIT The Life and Legacy of The Marquis de Lafayette: A Traveling Exhibit Sunday\, August 17 - Friday\, August 29
DESCRIPTION: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 democratic governments\, and his return as Guest of the Nation in 1824-1825. Also highlighted are efforts of the American Friends of Lafayette to commemorate this bicentennial in 2024-2025. \nThis exhibit strives to make Lafayette’s story more accessible and relevant to today’s citizens\, accenting the connections between Lafayette and George Washington as well as more recent history\, including the 2002 decision to proclaim Lafayette an honorary citizen of the United States. \nStop by the museum and see this exhibit before it leaves! \nMuseum hours are Mon-Sat 10-4 and Sun 1-4. General Admission is $5. Culpeper County residents get in FREE.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/temporary-exhibit-the-life-and-legacy-of-the-marquis-de-lafayette-a-traveling-exhibit-sunday-august-17-friday-august-29/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250818T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250818T180000
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SUMMARY:VA250 Mobile Museum
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the VA250 Mobile Museum visit to Culpeper. \nA 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\, museums\, local events\, fairs\, and more\, highlighting every region of the state.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/va250-mobile-museum/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 111 S. Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250819T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T063041
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SUMMARY:VA250 Mobile Museum
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the VA250 Mobile Museum visit to Culpeper. \nA 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\, museums\, local events\, fairs\, and more\, highlighting every region of the state.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/va250-mobile-museum/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 111 S. Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250820T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250820T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T063041
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SUMMARY:VA250 Mobile Museum
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the VA250 Mobile Museum visit to Culpeper. \nA 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\, museums\, local events\, fairs\, and more\, highlighting every region of the state.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/va250-mobile-museum/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 111 S. Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250821T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T063041
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SUMMARY:VA250 Mobile Museum
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the VA250 Mobile Museum visit to Culpeper. \nA 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\, museums\, local events\, fairs\, and more\, highlighting every region of the state.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/va250-mobile-museum/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 111 S. Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
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CREATED:20241114T161413Z
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SUMMARY:Lafayette's Bicentennial Weekend in Culpeper August 22-24\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about this weekend and all events here.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/lafayettes-bicentennial-tour-a-weekend-in-culpeper/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Friendly,History and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Culpeper Minute Men":MAILTO:Info@CulpeperMinuteMen.us
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250823T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T063041
CREATED:20250617T135847Z
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SUMMARY:Salute to Lafayette
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date.  More details to come!
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/salute-to-lafayette/
LOCATION:Jeffersonton Community Center\, 5073 Jeffersonton Rd\, Jeffersonton\, VA\, 22724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250823T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250823T230000
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CREATED:20250515T163517Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Lafayette Ball at Mountain Run Winery
DESCRIPTION: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! \nPeriod costumes (1775-1825) or Modern Formal \nEnchance your evening and memories with VIP package – Tickets coming soon!!
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/grand-lafayette-ball-at-mountain-run-winery/
LOCATION:Mountain Run Winery\, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250824T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T063041
CREATED:20250326T113347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T113347Z
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SUMMARY:1st Annual Colonial Allies Challenge Cup - US v FR Military Polo Championship
DESCRIPTION:Colonial Allies Polo Tournament – \nChampionship at Liberty Hall Polo Club \nSunday\, August 24 11-4 pm \nFirst 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 \nTickets coming soon!
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/1st-annual-colonial-allies-challenge-cup-us-v-fr-military-polo-championship/
LOCATION:Liberty Hall\, 18255 Plantation Loop\, Brandy Station\, VA\, 22714\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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