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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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SUMMARY:Preservation Month Tours of Salubria
DESCRIPTION:To honor National Historic Preservation Month\, Historic Germanna invites you to step back in time to explore the architectural legacy of Salubria. \nThanks 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 Report for Salubria. As we undertake this process\, we’re offering a rare opportunity to experience Salubria like never before. \nJoin us for exclusive\, small-group tours that focus on the architecture\, history\, and ongoing preservation efforts of this remarkable site. Get up close and personal with the remarkable craftmanship of the house\, made by hand by 18th century free and enslaved craftspeople\, and augmented by later preservation projects. Visitors will even have the chance to experience the rarely-seen second floor and cellar.\nEach tour will be led by renowned experts in the field. \nDoug Harnsberger\, Preservation Architect\, will lead a tour on May 2. Kathy Ellis\, Salubria Historian\, will lead a tour on May 9. Gordon Lohr\, Historic Architecture Scholar\, will lead the tour on May 23. Finally\, Shannon Doherty\, Historic Germanna Education Manager\, will lead the tour on May 30.\nTogether\, they’ll share insights into Salubria’s construction\, craftsmanship\, and the stories its walls have held for centuries. \nTours will be offered on four Fridays in May: May 2\, May 9\, May 23\, and May 30. Each tour begins at 10:00am. Registration is required for each tour\, as space is limited. Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $10 on Historic Germanna’s Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/o/historic-germanna-19738501044). \nDon’t miss this chance to engage with history and preservation firsthand in honor of a month dedicated to protecting the past for future generations.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/preservation-month-tours-of-salubria/2025-05-30/
LOCATION:Salubria\, 19173 Salubria Lane\, Stevensburg\, VA\, 22741\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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