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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 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
Illustration of diverse family activities: kids presenting gift, group by campfire, parent reading to kid, parent walking with child on shoulders, elderly person walking with cane, adult and child fishing, person reading on sofa. Footballs and golf bag also shown.

Little Learners

Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

Father, Dad, Dada, Pops, Grandfather, Godfather, Stepfather! Father’s Day is just around the corner. Join us as we learn about the roles fathers play. Participants will search the museum for the different equipment needed to participate in various activities with dad and make a present to give to a dad in their lives. “Little Learners”... Read more »

Illustration showing various family activities: exchanging gifts, roasting marshmallows, reading, playing with children, fishing, and walking with a child and an elderly person. Scattered around are footballs and a golf bag. A diverse group of people is depicted.

Little Learners

Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

Father, Dad, Dada, Pops, Grandfather, Godfather, Stepfather! Father’s Day is just around the corner. Join us as we learn about the roles fathers play. Participants will search the museum for the different equipment needed to participate in various activities with dad and make a present to give to a dad in their lives. “Little Learners”... Read more »

A series of cartoon illustrations showing children and adults engaging in various activities: reading a book, flying a kite, playing baseball, fishing, helping a person in a wheelchair, and picking apples from a tree.

Elementary Explorers

Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

Father, Dad, Dada, Papa, Grandfather, Granddaddy, Godfather, Stepfather! Father's Day is just around the corner. Join us as we explore the roles of fathers, including how some of our founding fathers impacted Culpeper. Explorers will search the museum for clues to help them complete puzzles related to different activities you can do with dad as... 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
Promotional poster for the "Night at the Museum of Culpeper History" featuring a Culpeper Minutemen flag with a coiled snake, a silver artifact, and two dates: June 7/8 and July 12/13, August 2/3. The lower half shows soldiers and a red train car. Embrace history at our engaging museum events!
Event Series Night at the Museum of Culpeper History

Night at the Museum of Culpeper History

Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

Have you ever wondered what happens at the museum after the doors are locked, and the lights are turned out? Well here is your chance. The museum will be hosting a camp-in for children ages 8-12 where they get to spend the night at the museum. Participate in several hands-on activities that bring the past... Read more »

$10 – $30
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 Downtown Culpeper, 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

A collage showcasing a mix of historical imagery from the American Revolution, including period paintings, documents, and a Revolutionary protest illustration. In the center is an oval logo reading "The Museum of Culpeper History" with the year 1749 and a "Don't Tread On Me" flag—a true Liberty Walks experience.

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
A group of colonial men, some playing drums and wind instruments, walk by a brick courthouse marker where other men and children are gathered. The scene has a historical, early American setting, with people dressed in 18th-century attire on a snowy street.

First Courthouse Marker Dedication

Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

Join us at the museum at 2:30 on Sunday, July 7 as we unveil the next in our series of Culpeper County historic markers in downtown Culpeper to commemorate the location of the county's first courthouse and its role in Culpeper's Revolutionary history. The unveiling will take place on the 250th anniversary of the 1774... Read more »

A historical document titled "Virginia Gazette" from July 7, 1774, detailing the Culpeper County's support for American independence. This issue discusses the "Culpeper Resolves," demanding rights and independence for American colonies, including the condemnation of British taxation—a key topic in our upcoming lecture series.

Lecture Series

Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

Join us on Tuesday, July 9 at 7 PM as the museum continues its lecture series! Culpeper County was among the earliest Virginia counties to produce Resolves in 1774. Join us as local historian Jim Bish explores the importance and uniqueness of these resolves. Virginia was the wealthiest and most populated of all of the... Read more »

$5

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