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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:Prehistoric Tea & Talk
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!  June 28-29 Prehistoric Tea and Talk(Saturday) and Triassic Dessert Tea available the entire weekend. Time slots available at 2p\, 4p\, and 6p
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/prehistoric-tea-talk/
LOCATION:Miss Minerva’s Tea Room & Gifts\, 307 South Main Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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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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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception Culpeper Hosts a Hero: Lafayette in Culpeper
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Culpeper History presents Culpeper Hosts a Hero\, the first exhibit to highlight General Lafayette’s historic visit to our town in August 1825. Rarely noted in official records of his tour of the United States\, the Frenchman’s short stop in Culpeper was documented in detail by Capt. Philip Slaughter\, Culpeper native and Revolutionary War veteran. Slaughter’s diary provides a rare glimpse of the General’s itinerary\, the numerous activities organized to honor the “Guest of the Nation\,” and those individuals who arranged the whirlwind of events. The exhibit includes an annotated map of Culpeper showing three locations which hosted events for the General and his entourage on August 22nd. \nThe exhibit explores this honorable man\, his contributions to the young nation\, and his life-long affection for his adopted country. Beyond the unprecedented reception he received during his 13-month tour of the United States in 1824-25\, Lafayette’s visit was celebrated in Culpeper during the 1925 Centennial\, and even today\, in the Bicentennial festivities across the eastern and southern states during the last year and half. \nA reception to open Culpeper Hosts a Hero will be held Saturday\, June 28th\, from 5 – 7 pm. Enjoy period music and refreshments – including wines provided by Mountain Run Winery and toddy tastings hosted by the Long and Hansen families. Period costumes are encouraged! \nThose wishing to attend the opening reception are requested to RSVP by June 25.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/exhibit-opening-reception-culpeper-hosts-a-hero-lafayette-in-culpeper/
LOCATION:Museum of Culpeper History\, 113 Commerce Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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