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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
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SUMMARY:Battle of Kelly's Ford Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join John Christiansen\, Executive Director of the Museum of Culpeper History\, for a guided combination driving/ walking tour of sites on the Kelly’s Ford battlefield on Saturday\, March 16. The tour will start at 9:30 AM at the C.F. Phelps WMA boat ramp parking lot at 6430 Kellys Ford Road in Remington. The tour is expected to last three hours and will include three stops around the battlefield with short walks of up to 3/4 mile at each location.\n\nPLEASE NOTE:\nThe driving tour will be via carpool.\nWalking areas contain uneven\, at times steep\, potentially difficult and rugged terrain. Trails are unpaved wood trails and are potentially muddy and slippery. Attendees should bring water\, wear comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for weather conditions.\nThere are NO restroom facilities on the tour. The closest public facilities are located at the Southern States service station at the intersection of US 29 and Beverly Ford Rd. Please plan accordingly.\nDue to limited capacity\, advance registration is highly recommended.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/battle-of-kellys-ford-guided-tour/
LOCATION:Kelly’s Ford Battlefield\, Kelly's Ford Rd\, Remington\, VA
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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SUMMARY:The Quest for Virginia Legends!
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever heard of Grace Sherwood\, Peter Francisco\, Mary Richards\, or John Henry? They were Virginians whose stories have become legendary. \nHelp the team of Legendary Virginians find the tools they need to complete their mission all week from March 15 through March 22. \nJoin us for a special Virginia Legends presentation at 2:00 PM on Saturday\, March 15\, and then create your own legendary figure. \nCome see\, learn\, and maybe even believe… \nThis program is being offered in conjunction with CulpeperCon at the Culpeper County Public Library on March 22-23. Visit the CulpeperCon website for other extraordinary superhuman activities throughout Culpeper and a full schedule of events!
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/the-quest-for-virginia-legends/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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