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SUMMARY:Fezziwig Dance Workshop - A Christmas Carol Kickoff!
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the holiday season with a Dickens-style dance night!\nJoin us for a quick\, lively 1-hour Fezziwig Dance Workshop inspired by A Christmas Carol.\nIt’s the perfect warm-up before heading down the street to Windmore’s opening night show at 7 PM at the State Theatre.\nDrop in to Dance 5:30 to 6:30. Stay for the full class or just get a taste — theater-goers welcome!\nNo experience needed.\nNo partner needed.\nNo costume needed… but they sure make it fun.\nLearn the cheerful party dance that brings the Fezziwig scene to life\, taught by expert caller Mr. Steplively and Culpeper’s historic dance community.\nFREE EVENT — $10 donation per person appreciated.\nFerlazzo’s 1938 has generously donated their event space this evening simply for the love of dance and community.\nSupported by a grant from VA250 and Virginia Humanities.\nBring the family\, bring a date\, or swing by solo — it’s a quick\, warm\, festive way to start your night downtown.\n🎟️ RSVP & Details:\nhttps://www.zeffy.com/…/fezziwig-dance-a-christmas…\nHappy Hour and Dinner open 4-10 pm! Ferlazzo’s is offering their full menu and drink service for the evening.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/fezziwig-dance-workshop-a-christmas-carol-kickoff/
LOCATION:Liberty Hall
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Friendly,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Culpeper Minutemen in the Park - Culpeper Muster Day
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and experience Revolutionary War history brought to life! Join us for living history demonstrations featuring the Seventh Virginia Regiment\, the Culpeper Minutemen VASSAR Color Guard\, and the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society. Meet historical interpreters of George Washington\, Patrick Henry\, and James Monroe\, explore exhibits on blacksmithing\, armaments\, and Revolutionary War uniforms\, and enjoy guided tours of historic sites. \nSchedule Includes: \n8:00am – 10:00am – Check-in for those who are living descendants of the Culpeper Minutemen to be honored later that day! \n9:00am – 4:00pm in Yowell Meadow Park: (Ongoing during the day) Seventh Virginia Regiment Living History\, Culpeper Minutemen\, and VASSAR Living History Color Guard. Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society Revolutionary Wargaming with Peter Schweighofer General George Washington\, Colonel Patrick Henry\, and Colonel James Monroe Germanna in the Revolution Colonial Communication and Historic Writing Devices The Weapons of War – Revolutionary War Blacksmith and Armaments – with Simeon England Culpeper National Cemetery \n9:00am – 9:30am – Welcome and Kickoff with Patrick Henry\, James Monroe\, George Washington and Culpeper Minutemen. \n9:30am -12:00am – Culpeper/Fauquier Leaders Short Tour (Edward Stevens\, Little Fork Church\, John Green Liberty Hall\, John Marshall Birthplace ($30 – Registration through Museum of Culpeper History) \n10:00am – 10:30am – Meet Patrick Henry – (Patrick Henry Jolly – Descendant of Patrick Henry) \n11:00am – 11:30am – Culpeper Surveyor to Commander-in-Chief: George Washington’s First Public Work & Survey – (David Cubbage) \n1:00 – 1:30 pm – SAR Culpeper Minutemen Commemoration Wreath Laying Ceremony and Musket Remembrance. \n1:30pm – 4:00pm – Culpeper/Orange Leaders Tour – (Hare Forest [Richard Taylor]\, Bloomsbury [Taylor family]\, Buford\, Hebron Lutheran\, Kirtley) ($30 – Registration through Museum of Culpeper History) \n1:30pm – 2:30pm Culpeper Minutemen Muster Walking Tour at Yowell Meadow Park – “Clayton’s Old Field.” (Jim Bish) (The largest original Muster\, Drill\, & Deployment site in Virginia in 1775-76 – Learn about this Hallowed Ground) \n2:30pm – 3:00pm – Meet General George Washington \n5:00pm – 9:00pm – (Special Event) – Museum of Culpeper History Alfresco & Culpeper Minutemen Descendant Reunion Dinner at Yowell Meadow Park with Keynote Speaker Virginia Revolutionary War historian Dr. Patrick Hannum ($100 – Registration through Museum of Culpeper History) \nSee more info on the bus tours here: https://culpeperva250.com/
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/culpeper-minutemen-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Yowell Meadow Park\, Corner of Blue Ridge Ave and Route 522 North\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20260619T093520
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SUMMARY:Culpeper Minutemen History Week
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 250th Anniversary of the Culpeper Battalion\, a diverse force of volunteers who committed their families\, their fortunes\, and their lives to support the common cause of INDEPENDENCE.     \nEnjoy walking and driving tours\, lectures\, living history\, hands on family friendly activities and more. \nThis is a multi-day event.  Please visit https://culpeperva250.com/events/ for event specifics. \n 
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/culpeper-minutemen-history-week/
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250823T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250823T230000
DTSTAMP:20260619T093520
CREATED:20250515T163517Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Lafayette Ball at Mountain Run Winery
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy English Country Dancing with a experienced caller and a live quartet in the vineyards of Mountain Run.  Enjoy hand-crafted wine\, cider\, beer and refreshments – a true country delight! \nPeriod costumes (1775-1825) or Modern Formal \nEnchance your evening and memories with VIP package – Tickets coming soon!!
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/grand-lafayette-ball-at-mountain-run-winery/
LOCATION:Mountain Run Winery\, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
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CREATED:20241114T161413Z
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SUMMARY:Lafayette's Bicentennial Weekend in Culpeper August 22-24\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about this weekend and all events here.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/lafayettes-bicentennial-tour-a-weekend-in-culpeper/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Friendly,History and Culture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250202T160000
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SUMMARY:“Patriots of Color in the Revolutionary War” by Charles Jameson
DESCRIPTION:The Culpeper Minutemen Chapter SAR presents “Patriots of Color in the Revolutionary War” by Charles Jameson on Sunday\, February 2\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm in the State Theatre\, 305 S. Main Street\, Culpeper\, VA.  The Culpeper Minutemen Chapter will recognize African American and Native American History in the Revolutionary War as we approach the 250th Anniversary of this Nation. We will also talk about the 20 known Patriots of Color\, both free and enslaved\, from the Culpeper area\, who also served to create this nation. The Culpeper Minutemen Chapter SAR wishes to thank the Museum of Culpeper History for its research and the Windmore Foundation for its support. Howard Lambert\, President of the Freedom Foundation and President of the Brandy Station Foundation will continue this history into the Civil War. Make sure to mark your calendars for this event held at the State Theatre\, 305 S. Main St. Culpeper\, Va. on Sunday\, Feb. 2\, 2025\, at 3 pm. The VASSAR ColorGuard will be in action with wreath presentations to the honored patriots.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/patriots-of-color-in-the-revolutionary-war-by-charles-jameson/
LOCATION:State Theater\, 305 S Main St\,\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T093520
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SUMMARY:Culpeper Minutemen 50th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Culpeper Minutemen Chapter Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution will be celebrating the 249th Anniversary of the Culpeper Minutemen Muster on Oct. 26\, 2024. The Event will be in Yowell Meadow Park at the Minutemen Monument off Gardner St.\n At the Virginia Convention held May 1775\, the Colony of Virginia was divided into 16 districts and each district was instructed to raise and discipline a battalion of men to march at a minute’s notice. Culpeper\, Fauquier\, and Orange forming one district raised a cadre of 350 men organized and trained by July 17\, 1775. On Oct. 20\, 1775\, the battalion was reported within a few hours’ march to Williamsburg by Purdie’s Va. Gazette\, and on Oct. 23\, 1775\, the Captains of the Culpeper Minute Battalion were definitely in Williamsburg starting to draw equipment 249 years ago.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/culpeper-minutemen-50th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Yowell Meadow Park\, Corner of Blue Ridge Ave and Route 522 North\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701
CATEGORIES:Community Event,History and Culture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241017T210000
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SUMMARY:English Country Dance Class in Culpeper
DESCRIPTION:Love the grace of Austen and the beauty of Bridgerton? Learn the dances\, etiquette\, and history of Old Virginia country social life. \nColonial to Romantic Era – English Country Dance Class \nStep back in time at The Stables of Mountain Run Winery and experience the elegance and charm of historical dances. Come as you are or dress in period attire while you twirl away to traditional tunes. \nThese classes will are perfect for beginner to seasoned dancer – all will be able to enjoy the evening at their pace. These lessons will prepare dancers for the 200th Anniversary of the Lafayette Ball in Culpeper August 23\, 2025. (1 year away!) \nDance Mistress Elaine Sturgeon of the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society will be leading this class along with other experienced dancers. \nMountain Run Winery will have their bar open for guests to enjoy their small-batch\, distinctive\, high-quality wines\, ciders\, and meads. See their wine list here http://www.mountainrunwinery.com/wines/ \nThere are various balls and social events through the area that you can enjoy with these new skills\, many will be also commerating Lafayette’s 1824-1825 visit and celebrating America’s 250th. The nearest upcoming ball is scheduled for November 23\, 2024 in Frederickburg. \nNote – the Stables are not air-conditioned\, however they are open air with fans and a beautiful cross breeze. In the event of unsuitable weather we will relocation and provide ample notice to all attendees. \nThere is no food service on site; please enjoy dinner out before coming\, pack a meal or stop off at the Old County Store on the way. (No outside alcoholic is allowed) \n*Culpeper Minute Men is hosting this event for fun\, historical education AND to raise funds so that we are able to offer these classes to Culpeper area children and retirement communities without cost. Mountain Run Winery has been incredibility supportive of these events and our mission. All profits from ticket sales go to fund our initiatives! \nThese event and many others in the next year are made possible in part by a grant from VA250 Commission in partnership with Virginia Humanities \nAgenda \n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Socialize\, get your drinks and settle in \nThis is time for all attendees to park\, get drinks and enjoy socializing with fellow dancers. Dancing was the most common way to socialize within your community in county life. So getting to know your fellow dancer is a prefect way to celebrate history! \n7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – *Etiquette* DANCING begins – all in their places and ready to go! \nBy 7:30 pm\, dancers will have organized and are ready to begin dancing. After this time it will be difficult to include new dancers until there is a break so please arrive before 7:30 pm. Sometime around 8:15 pm we will break for dancers to refresh themselves. At the end of the evening there will be a little time for questions and announcements regarding upcoming classes and events.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/english-country-dance-class-in-culpeper/2024-10-17/
LOCATION:Mountain Run Winery\, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241003T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T093520
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SUMMARY:English Country Dance Class in Culpeper
DESCRIPTION:Love the grace of Austen and the beauty of Bridgerton? Learn the dances\, etiquette\, and history of Old Virginia country social life. \nColonial to Romantic Era – English Country Dance Class \nStep back in time at The Stables of Mountain Run Winery and experience the elegance and charm of historical dances. Come as you are or dress in period attire while you twirl away to traditional tunes. \nThese classes will are perfect for beginner to seasoned dancer – all will be able to enjoy the evening at their pace. These lessons will prepare dancers for the 200th Anniversary of the Lafayette Ball in Culpeper August 23\, 2025. (1 year away!) \nDance Mistress Elaine Sturgeon of the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society will be leading this class along with other experienced dancers. \nMountain Run Winery will have their bar open for guests to enjoy their small-batch\, distinctive\, high-quality wines\, ciders\, and meads. See their wine list here http://www.mountainrunwinery.com/wines/ \nThere are various balls and social events through the area that you can enjoy with these new skills\, many will be also commerating Lafayette’s 1824-1825 visit and celebrating America’s 250th. The nearest upcoming ball is scheduled for November 23\, 2024 in Frederickburg. \nNote – the Stables are not air-conditioned\, however they are open air with fans and a beautiful cross breeze. In the event of unsuitable weather we will relocation and provide ample notice to all attendees. \nThere is no food service on site; please enjoy dinner out before coming\, pack a meal or stop off at the Old County Store on the way. (No outside alcoholic is allowed) \n*Culpeper Minute Men is hosting this event for fun\, historical education AND to raise funds so that we are able to offer these classes to Culpeper area children and retirement communities without cost. Mountain Run Winery has been incredibility supportive of these events and our mission. All profits from ticket sales go to fund our initiatives! \nThese event and many others in the next year are made possible in part by a grant from VA250 Commission in partnership with Virginia Humanities \nAgenda \n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Socialize\, get your drinks and settle in \nThis is time for all attendees to park\, get drinks and enjoy socializing with fellow dancers. Dancing was the most common way to socialize within your community in county life. So getting to know your fellow dancer is a prefect way to celebrate history! \n7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – *Etiquette* DANCING begins – all in their places and ready to go! \nBy 7:30 pm\, dancers will have organized and are ready to begin dancing. After this time it will be difficult to include new dancers until there is a break so please arrive before 7:30 pm. Sometime around 8:15 pm we will break for dancers to refresh themselves. At the end of the evening there will be a little time for questions and announcements regarding upcoming classes and events.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/english-country-dance-class-in-culpeper/2024-10-03/
LOCATION:Mountain Run Winery\, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240919T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T093520
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SUMMARY:English Country Dance Class in Culpeper
DESCRIPTION:Love the grace of Austen and the beauty of Bridgerton? Learn the dances\, etiquette\, and history of Old Virginia country social life. \nColonial to Romantic Era – English Country Dance Class \nStep back in time at The Stables of Mountain Run Winery and experience the elegance and charm of historical dances. Come as you are or dress in period attire while you twirl away to traditional tunes. \nThese classes will are perfect for beginner to seasoned dancer – all will be able to enjoy the evening at their pace. These lessons will prepare dancers for the 200th Anniversary of the Lafayette Ball in Culpeper August 23\, 2025. (1 year away!) \nDance Mistress Elaine Sturgeon of the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society will be leading this class along with other experienced dancers. \nMountain Run Winery will have their bar open for guests to enjoy their small-batch\, distinctive\, high-quality wines\, ciders\, and meads. See their wine list here http://www.mountainrunwinery.com/wines/ \nThere are various balls and social events through the area that you can enjoy with these new skills\, many will be also commerating Lafayette’s 1824-1825 visit and celebrating America’s 250th. The nearest upcoming ball is scheduled for November 23\, 2024 in Frederickburg. \nNote – the Stables are not air-conditioned\, however they are open air with fans and a beautiful cross breeze. In the event of unsuitable weather we will relocation and provide ample notice to all attendees. \nThere is no food service on site; please enjoy dinner out before coming\, pack a meal or stop off at the Old County Store on the way. (No outside alcoholic is allowed) \n*Culpeper Minute Men is hosting this event for fun\, historical education AND to raise funds so that we are able to offer these classes to Culpeper area children and retirement communities without cost. Mountain Run Winery has been incredibility supportive of these events and our mission. All profits from ticket sales go to fund our initiatives! \nThese event and many others in the next year are made possible in part by a grant from VA250 Commission in partnership with Virginia Humanities \nAgenda \n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Socialize\, get your drinks and settle in \nThis is time for all attendees to park\, get drinks and enjoy socializing with fellow dancers. Dancing was the most common way to socialize within your community in county life. So getting to know your fellow dancer is a prefect way to celebrate history! \n7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – *Etiquette* DANCING begins – all in their places and ready to go! \nBy 7:30 pm\, dancers will have organized and are ready to begin dancing. After this time it will be difficult to include new dancers until there is a break so please arrive before 7:30 pm. Sometime around 8:15 pm we will break for dancers to refresh themselves. At the end of the evening there will be a little time for questions and announcements regarding upcoming classes and events.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/english-country-dance-class-in-culpeper/2024-09-19/
LOCATION:Mountain Run Winery\, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240905T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240905T210000
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SUMMARY:English Country Dance Class in Culpeper
DESCRIPTION:Love the grace of Austen and the beauty of Bridgerton? Learn the dances\, etiquette\, and history of Old Virginia country social life. \nColonial to Romantic Era – English Country Dance Class \nStep back in time at The Stables of Mountain Run Winery and experience the elegance and charm of historical dances. Come as you are or dress in period attire while you twirl away to traditional tunes. \nThese classes will are perfect for beginner to seasoned dancer – all will be able to enjoy the evening at their pace. These lessons will prepare dancers for the 200th Anniversary of the Lafayette Ball in Culpeper August 23\, 2025. (1 year away!) \nDance Mistress Elaine Sturgeon of the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society will be leading this class along with other experienced dancers. \nMountain Run Winery will have their bar open for guests to enjoy their small-batch\, distinctive\, high-quality wines\, ciders\, and meads. See their wine list here http://www.mountainrunwinery.com/wines/ \nThere are various balls and social events through the area that you can enjoy with these new skills\, many will be also commerating Lafayette’s 1824-1825 visit and celebrating America’s 250th. The nearest upcoming ball is scheduled for November 23\, 2024 in Frederickburg. \nNote – the Stables are not air-conditioned\, however they are open air with fans and a beautiful cross breeze. In the event of unsuitable weather we will relocation and provide ample notice to all attendees. \nThere is no food service on site; please enjoy dinner out before coming\, pack a meal or stop off at the Old County Store on the way. (No outside alcoholic is allowed) \n*Culpeper Minute Men is hosting this event for fun\, historical education AND to raise funds so that we are able to offer these classes to Culpeper area children and retirement communities without cost. Mountain Run Winery has been incredibility supportive of these events and our mission. All profits from ticket sales go to fund our initiatives! \nThese event and many others in the next year are made possible in part by a grant from VA250 Commission in partnership with Virginia Humanities \nAgenda \n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Socialize\, get your drinks and settle in \nThis is time for all attendees to park\, get drinks and enjoy socializing with fellow dancers. Dancing was the most common way to socialize within your community in county life. So getting to know your fellow dancer is a prefect way to celebrate history! \n7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – *Etiquette* DANCING begins – all in their places and ready to go! \nBy 7:30 pm\, dancers will have organized and are ready to begin dancing. After this time it will be difficult to include new dancers until there is a break so please arrive before 7:30 pm. Sometime around 8:15 pm we will break for dancers to refresh themselves. At the end of the evening there will be a little time for questions and announcements regarding upcoming classes and events.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/english-country-dance-class-in-culpeper/2024-09-05/
LOCATION:Mountain Run Winery\, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240829T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240829T210000
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SUMMARY:English Country Dance Class in Culpeper
DESCRIPTION:Love the grace of Austen and the beauty of Bridgerton? Learn the dances\, etiquette\, and history of Old Virginia country social life. \nColonial to Romantic Era – English Country Dance Class \nStep back in time at The Stables of Mountain Run Winery and experience the elegance and charm of historical dances. Come as you are or dress in period attire while you twirl away to traditional tunes. \nThese classes will are perfect for beginner to seasoned dancer – all will be able to enjoy the evening at their pace. These lessons will prepare dancers for the 200th Anniversary of the Lafayette Ball in Culpeper August 23\, 2025. (1 year away!) \nDance Mistress Elaine Sturgeon of the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society will be leading this class along with other experienced dancers. \nMountain Run Winery will have their bar open for guests to enjoy their small-batch\, distinctive\, high-quality wines\, ciders\, and meads. See their wine list here http://www.mountainrunwinery.com/wines/ \nThere are various balls and social events through the area that you can enjoy with these new skills\, many will be also commerating Lafayette’s 1824-1825 visit and celebrating America’s 250th. The nearest upcoming ball is scheduled for November 23\, 2024 in Frederickburg. \nNote – the Stables are not air-conditioned\, however they are open air with fans and a beautiful cross breeze. In the event of unsuitable weather we will relocation and provide ample notice to all attendees. \nThere is no food service on site; please enjoy dinner out before coming\, pack a meal or stop off at the Old County Store on the way. (No outside alcoholic is allowed) \n*Culpeper Minute Men is hosting this event for fun\, historical education AND to raise funds so that we are able to offer these classes to Culpeper area children and retirement communities without cost. Mountain Run Winery has been incredibility supportive of these events and our mission. All profits from ticket sales go to fund our initiatives! \nThese event and many others in the next year are made possible in part by a grant from VA250 Commission in partnership with Virginia Humanities \nAgenda \n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Socialize\, get your drinks and settle in \nThis is time for all attendees to park\, get drinks and enjoy socializing with fellow dancers. Dancing was the most common way to socialize within your community in county life. So getting to know your fellow dancer is a prefect way to celebrate history! \n7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – *Etiquette* DANCING begins – all in their places and ready to go! \nBy 7:30 pm\, dancers will have organized and are ready to begin dancing. After this time it will be difficult to include new dancers until there is a break so please arrive before 7:30 pm. Sometime around 8:15 pm we will break for dancers to refresh themselves. At the end of the evening there will be a little time for questions and announcements regarding upcoming classes and events.
URL:https://visitculpeperva.com/event/english-country-dance-class-in-culpeper/2024-08-29/
LOCATION:Mountain Run Winery\, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:History and Culture,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Culpeper Minute Men":MAILTO:Info@CulpeperMinuteMen.us
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