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Culpeper National Cemetery, with a close-up of a plaque featuring an eagle and the cemetery name on a brick wall in the foreground. Rows of white headstones and various memorials are visible under a cloudy sky. Trees dot the well-maintained grounds.

Lecture Series – Stories Beneath the Stones: The History and Legacy of Culpeper National Cemetery

Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

Join us on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 PM as the museum continues its lecture series! Local historian and volunteer at the Culpeper National Cemetery, Jeff Joyce, will be talking about the history of the cemetery right outside our door. Culpeper National Cemetery was established in 1867 and is the final resting place of servicemembers... Read more »

$5
A historic, two-story house with weathered gray brick and tall chimneys stands surrounded by green grass and trees. The house has multiple large windows and a staircase leading to the front door. Text in the bottom left corner reads "Salubria Manor.

Historic Salubria Open House

Salubria 19173 Salubria Lane, Stevensburg, VA, United States

Enjoy the warm weather at Historic Salubria by joining us for an open house. Learn about the c. 1757 house and grounds, connect with the community, and more!

A flyer for the Virginia Baptist Historical Society's Annual Meeting on May 14 at Culpeper Baptist Church. It includes details about a 6 PM dinner ($25) and a 7:15 PM meeting with a guest address by Dr. John Ragosta on religion in the American Revolution.

Dr. John Ragosta to speak at Culpeper Baptist Church

Culpeper Baptist Church 318 S West St., Culpeper, VA, United States

We are honored to host the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Baptist Historical Society on Tuesday, May 14 (John Leland's birthday!) Join us for dinner at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall - RSVP and pay here At 7:15 p.m. Dr. John Ragosta will speak in the Sanctuary.  This is free and open to the public. Volunteers needed -... Read more »

A person wearing medieval attire, including a metal helmet and a tunic, is holding a large sword. The scene appears to be outdoors on a sunny day, with trees visible in the blurry background. The image focuses on the sword and the details of the costume.

Grapes of Wrath 2024~ Armored Combat Tournament & Festival

Mountain Run Winery 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd., Culpeper, VA, United States

Grapes of Wrath is a 2-day Buhurt (full contact armored combat) fighting event featuring a handful of armored combat teams from across the Eastern United States. This is a 5v5 tournament (five heavily armed and armored fighters on each side of our solid wooden fighting area, doing battle until only one team is left standing!).... Read more »

$10.00
A collage featuring elements of Culpeper history, including historical paintings and illustrations of colonial protests against British acts, an old document, and a map of Culpeper. At the center is an emblem that reads "The Museum of Culpeper History 1749," with the theme "Liberty Walks" echoing through each piece.

Liberty Walks of Culpeper

Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

Did you know that Culpeper played an important role in supporting the revolutionary cause in Virginia and in the events that influenced American independence? Learn about the people, places, and events shaped by Culpeper's patriots and see how these activities were written into the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and other founding documents... Read more »

$12.50

Research Your Roots – An Introduction to Genealogy

Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

Come join us at the Museum of Culpeper History to learn all about tracing your family tree! Want to find your Revolutionary War ancestor before the 250th anniversary of American independence? Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, this event is perfect for anyone interested in uncovering their family history. Discover tips, tricks, and resources... Read more »

$5
A split image featuring two historical portraits. The left side shows a man with white hair, dressed in a dark military uniform with ornate gold embroidery. The right side depicts another man with white hair, dressed in a red military uniform with gold epaulets and decorations, evoking the prelude to Yorktown.

Prelude to Yorktown 1781 — Lafayette vs. Cornwallis in Virginia

Mountain Run Winery 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd., Culpeper, VA, United States

“Prelude to Yorktown 1781 — Lafayette vs. Cornwallis in Virginia” Thursday, May 23rd, 6:30 pm, Mountain Run Winery's Greenlee Tavern. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Culpeper native, Andrew Gutowski, will discuss the Revolutionary War’s road to surrender. The culmination of the war came in Virginia in 1781. To most people this means only the October... Read more »

Illustration of a historical battle scene with mounted soldiers and infantry engaging in combat. A fallen soldier lies on the ground, while others advance amidst gunfire and smoke. The scene is titled “Capture of Stuart’s Confederate Guns Near Culpeper by General Custer’s Cavalry, September 14th, 1863.

History at Sunset: The Battle of Culpeper Court House

Memorial Park Wine Street & Brandy Road, Culpeper, VA

Few people know the details of the Battle of Culpeper Court House, fought in and around the town of Culpeper on September 13, 1863. Although the battle would start on the Brandy Station battlefield, it would soon reach the streets of downtown. Learn how violent conflict came to Culpeper's very doorstep during the Civil War... Read more »

$12.50
A group of seven people on horseback are gathered in an open field with a few trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky, commemorating the 161st Anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station. The view is from behind another horse, with its ears visible in the foreground.

Trail Ride at Brandy Station Battlefield

Brandy Station Battlefield 12465 Beverly Ford Rd, Brandy Station, VA

On Saturday, June 8, 2024, Culpeper Battlefield Tours, LLC, the Virginia Horse Industry Board, the Virginia Horse Council, and other partners will commemorate the 161st Anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station with a FREE Self-Guided Trail Ride from 9 AM - 3 PM. Equestrians can bring their own horses to enjoy miles of trails... Read more »

A collage featuring three images. Left: intricately carved Viking longboat prow in blue and gold. Center: a person in Viking armor, helmet, and a round shield at a Mead and Viking Festival. Right: an ancient wooden Viking shield with a golden triquetra symbol. Sparkling stars overlay the images.

Age of the Viking – Mead and Viking Festival

Mountain Run Winery 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd., Culpeper, VA, United States

On June 8th, 793, Northmen raided the English monastery at Lindisfarne, starting the age of the Viking! On June 8th, 2024, Mountain Run Winery and Ravenwood Foundation presents Ravenwood Medieval Faire will commemorate this date by bringing the Age of the Viking back to life with a mead festival & Viking-themed Medieval Faire. There will... Read more »

A vintage illustration of a busy downtown street, reminiscent of Culpeper Walk, with colorful two-story buildings housing various storefronts, including a charming drugstore. Classic cars are parked along the street as a green traffic light hangs overhead. People are gathered on the bustling sidewalk.

Culpeper Walks – George Washington’s Culpeper

Downtown Culpeper Commerce & Davis St., Culpeper, VA, United States

Before George Washington became America's first great general and president he was a surveyor in Culpeper County. Washington became Culpeper County's first surveyor at 17 years of age in 1749. Learn about how someone so young was able to become a county surveyor and about his first public position in Culpeper County. Learn about the... Read more »

$12.50

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