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Culpeper Minute Men: Icons of Independence

Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

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.” “That... Read more »

Culpeper Hosts a Hero – Lafayette in Culpeper: An Exhibit Commemorating the Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Visit

Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

The Museum of Culpeper History presents “Culpeper Hosts a Hero,” an exhibit highlighting General Lafayette’s historic visit to the 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.... Read more »

Exhibit Opening Reception Culpeper Hosts a Hero: Lafayette in Culpeper

Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

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... Read more »

Lecture Series – The Road to Freedom Started Here

Museum of Culpeper History 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA

Join us on Tuesday, July 1, at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series! During Virginia’s struggle for independence in 1775, Virginia’s Third Convention established Sixteen Virginia Military Districts, including the Culpeper District (Counties of Orange, Culpeper, and Fauquier). Culpeper’s District quickly formed the Culpeper Regular Rifle Company and Minute Battalion in the... Read more »

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