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Join us for Park Day on Saturday, April 6th and be part of an annual event sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust that supports historic preservation through community involvement in restoration and maintenance projects. Park Day projects at Cedar Mountain Battlefield include trail maintenance, cleaning up the cannons and battlefield signage, cleaning the trails and... Read more »
The Siegen Forest Conservation Celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new Germanna Ford Public Boat Launch promises to be a day filled with fun, nature, and history. The day will feature archaeological and historical activities, nature and history walks, kayak launching, hands-on activity stations, and participation from our cultural and ecological partners with information tables,... Read more »
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 »
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!
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
“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 »
Join us at our visitor center and enjoy some of our new exhibits!
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 »
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 »
