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Culpeper Minute Men: Icons of Independence
2024-11-06 - 2026-12-29 | Museum of Culpeper History, 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701
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 flag, and the message it conveyed, really ensured the place of the minute men in popular memory,” said John Christiansen, the museum’s executive director. “That phrasing will be revived over and over for the next 250 years. It was in the minds of the men who joined the reborn Culpeper Minute Men during the Civil War in what they considered to be another American Revolution. And the sons and grandsons of those Civil War veterans carried on that legacy into what would eventually become Culpeper’s National Guard company.”
Christiansen explains that newspaper articles from the 1880s and into the early 20th century describe current members of the unit as all “direct descendants” of the original minute men. A short history and description of the flag – one of the first used by the patriot cause – is almost always included.
Culpeper continued to host Virginia and National Reserve units after World War I, but their identity as the “Culpeper Minute Men” eventually faded away. Older veterans created the Culpeper Minute Men Association to keep the memory alive locally, but the minute men were becoming part of national culture.
“America’s Bicentennial in 1976 saw an explosion of Revolutionary War commemorative items, and the Culpeper Minute Men are featured in their fair share of plates, postcards, coloring books, trading cards, tumblers, and more,” said Christiansen. “The earliest example we have is a small pewter tray dated to the 1880s and made by a Culpeper jeweler, probably for one of the Civil War veterans.”
Today, the Culpeper Minute Men are featured in the seals of Culpeper County and the Town of Culpeper, and their name is invoked in local businesses and clubs. “And don’t forget the Virginia license plate design,” says Christiansen
The exhibit will be on display through 2026. It is part of a series of events Culpeper County has prepared as part of the Virginia 250 commemorative programming.

John Mercer Langston Hughes Exhibit
2025-02-25 09:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 UTC | Carver 4-County Museum, 9432 James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA, 22733, United States
The Carver 4-County Museum will be featuring a new exhibit honoring prolific writer, John Mercer Langston Hughes, born February 1, 1901, in Joplin, Missouri. He passed away in New York on May 22, 1967.

In 1936, he wrote the poem, “Let America Be America Again,” which is the foundation for our new exhibit, “Liberty, Labor and Langston.”
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The Liberty, Labor and Langston, exhibit opens online at www.carver4m.org on February 1, 2025, in celebration of Black History Month. It is curated by Terry Miller. It will open inside the museum from February 25 through the end of December. Open by appointment. Contact C. Carpenter at (540) 270-3891.

Art @ The Vineyard - Richard Young
2025-09-01 - 2025-10-31 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Revalation Vineyards is excited to present an exclusive art show featuring the works of renowned painter Richard Young. The exhibition will run from September 1 through October 31, 2025, in both of the vineyard’s elegant tasting rooms. The show will feature 18 oil paintings of Virginia scenes and 15 paintings inspired by the artist’s recent travels to the Republic of Ireland. Guests have a special chance to experience the artist’s stunning landscapes alongside the vineyard’s celebrated wines.

Round Hill Farm Fall Festival
2025-09-20 - 2025-11-02 | Round Hill Farm, 6347 Everona Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701
FALL FUN ALL AROUND!
Season Dates: Sept 20th – Nov 2nd
Welcome to Round Hill Farm, where fall fun begins! For years, families from Central Virginia have enjoyed magical pumpkin picking, nostalgic hayrides, our barnyard petting zoo, our corn maze, pony rides, vibrant mums, and so much more. Come make lasting memories with us this fall!
Photo credit: Round Hill Farm website

For the Love of Pet
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-26 | Culpeper Artisan Collective at PeaPod Atelier, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701
Culpeper Artisan Collective is partnering with MadCat and Culpeper Human Society to help pets in needs
A drop off point is set up at their shop.
All pet supplies, food, toys, blankets, $ and more are accepted
Please help all the sweet animals in need. If you are in need of love and cuddles please adopt !

1st Annual Holiday Artisan Bazaar
2025-10-10 - 2025-12-31 | Culpeper Artisan Collective at PeaPod Atelier, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701
Culpeper Artisan Collective is hosting a holiday spectacular bazaar creations handmade by local artists and artisans. From wreaths to scented candles, from painted arts to fused glass decors, from jewelry to housewares and wood laser cut artworks

Salvage Wood Designs Holiday Sale
2025-10-11 11:00 - 2025-10-21 17:00 | Culpeper Artisan Collective at PeaPod Atelier, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701
Salvage Wood Designs co-owner of Culpeper Artisan Collective is offering 50 % off on all her artworks, furniture and holiday decor.
Start the season for new and unique hand painted furniture at the best price deal of the year,
Decorate your house with colorful art, give beautiful hand created gifs to your friends and family.
Also discover other discount offer while at the shop.

Brunch and Bluegrass at Death Ridge Brewery
2025-10-12 11:00 - 18:00 | VA
Every Sunday Brunch & Bluegrass! Open at 11am, music 1:30-4:30! Check the Death Ridge Brewery Facebook page for a listing of this week’s bluegrass band and food truck.

Windmore Presents Clue on Stage!
2025-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | The Windmore Center for the Arts, 305 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Based on the cult classic film and inspired by the beloved board game, Clue: On Stage is a fast-paced whodunit filled with mystery, laughs, and plenty of twists. Six mysterious guests. One iconic mansion. Countless possibilities. Who killed Mr. Boddy? With what weapon? In which room?
Join us for an evening of comedy, intrigue, and suspense as the truth is revealed… one shocking clue at a time.

Performance Dates & Times:Friday, October 10 at 7:00 PMSaturday, October 11 at 7:00 PMSunday, October 12 at 2:00 PMFriday, October 17 at 7:00 PMSaturday, October 18 at 7:00 PM

Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/clue-on-stage-tickets
Clue is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

Halloween Candle Course
2025-10-12 14:00 - 16:30 | Raven’s Nest Coffee House, 215 E. Davis St., Culpeper, VA, 22701
Get ready to create spooky and unique candles with Millian Candles – it’s going to be a wicked good time! Food and Drink included.

Hokie Joe at Mountain Run Winery
2025-10-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Wind down your weekend on Sunday, October 12th as Mountain Run Winery has local musician, Hokie Joe playing from 2-5pm at Greenlee Tavern. Hokie Joe plays and sings a wide variety of relaxing and soulful blues, old rock, old country, and toe-tapping originals that everyone can enjoy. Check him out at www.hokiejoemusic.com.
With a great local musician, plenty of outdoor seating, family-friendly amenities, and great wines/beers/ciders/sangrias, this is one you don’t want to miss.
