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    Your Guide to a Wine Weekend in Culpeper, Virginia

    October 1, 2026

    Fall colors, crisp air, vineyard views and a glass of Virginia wine in hand. There is no better time to plan a getaway to Culpeper than during Virginia Wine Month. Every October, Virginia Wine Month offers the perfect excuse to discover the vineyards, tasting rooms and winemakers that make Virginia wine country so special. When […]

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    Spring in Culpeper, Virginia

    March 30, 2026

    After a long winter inside, spring in Virginia explodes with warmth, color, and activity. Culpeper is a perfect place to slip away for a springtime weekend, with something around every corner to highlight the dining, shopping, and exploring of the season. Stay in Style The Suites at 249’s accommodations are an ideal home-away-from-home for transitional […]

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    Culpeper Downtown Celebrates the Season with the 2026 Christmas Parade!

    October 8, 2026

    Get ready for one of the most magical evenings of the year in Downtown Culpeper! The annual Culpeper Christmas Parade returns on Sunday, December 6, 2026, beginning at 5:00 PM, bringing festive floats, twinkling lights, holiday music, and plenty of Christmas cheer to historic Main Street. This beloved community tradition brings thousands of spectators together […]

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    October 2, 2026

    Fall has arrived in Culpeper, and October brings plenty of reasons to get out and explore. From airshows and bluegrass to fall festivals, local flavors, history, and a few spooky experiences, the October calendar is packed with events that make the most of the season. Whether you’re planning a fall weekend in Culpeper or looking […]

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    October 2, 2026

    Fall has arrived in Culpeper, and October brings plenty of reasons to get out and explore. From airshows and bluegrass to fall festivals, local flavors, history, and a few spooky experiences, the October calendar is packed with events that make the most of the season. Whether you’re planning a fall weekend in Culpeper or looking […]

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    Your Guide to a Wine Weekend in Culpeper, Virginia

    October 1, 2026

    Fall colors, crisp air, vineyard views and a glass of Virginia wine in hand. There is no better time to plan a getaway to Culpeper than during Virginia Wine Month. Every October, Virginia Wine Month offers the perfect excuse to discover the vineyards, tasting rooms and winemakers that make Virginia wine country so special. When […]

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    January 9, 2026

    Weddings and special events give friends and family the perfect excuse to extend their stay. Consider recommending some of these unique and memorable inns, bed & breakfasts and farm stays for your guests. Historic Downtown – Choose from a wide variety of overnight options that are walking distance to local restaurants, shops, parks and more! […]

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    • July 2024

    • Sat 27
      A detailed miniature diorama depicting a Civil War battlefield. Soldiers, dressed in blue uniforms, stand in formations and ride horses amidst lush green trees. A red farmhouse sits on a hill in the background. The scene is vibrant and meticulously crafted.

      Cedar Mountain Battlefield War Gaming Event

      July 27, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
      Culpeper Battlefields State Park - Cedar Mountain Unit 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA

      Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation will host the Battle of Cedar Mountain in its first 1/100 scale war gaming event on Saturday, July 27th at 11:00 AM. The event will take place at Cedar Mountain Battlefield Information Center located at 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, Virginia (approximately 5 miles South of Culpeper off Hwy 15). Please […]

    • August 2024

    • Sat 10
      A black and white photo shows a vast field with several tents and horses scattered throughout. Trees are clustered on the right side, and a hill with additional tents lies in the background. The atmosphere resembles a historical military encampment.

      Cedar Mountain Battlefield Real-time Tour

      August 10, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
      Culpeper Battlefields State Park - Cedar Mountain Unit 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA

      Join historian, Greg Mertz, as he leads a real-time tour of the Battle of Cedar Mountain. Considering the current daylight savings time, things occurred about an hour later than during the war. The 90-minute program will be held from 6:00-8:30 pm. Starting at the Cedar Mountain Battlefield Information Center located at 9465 General Winder Rd., […]

      $10.00
    • Sat 24
      A black and white portrait of a bearded man in a military uniform with double-breasted buttons. He is facing to the right, looking away from the camera. The background is plain and light-colored.

      History Talk: “The Military Career of Stonewall Jackson” with Frank O’Reilly

      August 24, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      Cedar Run Baptist Church 21210 Old Orange Road, Culpeper, VA, United States

      Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation hosts historian Frank O’Reilly for a lecture about the military career of Maj. Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. Frank O'Reilly, historian and National Park Service Ranger is the acclaimed author of "The Fredericksburg Campaign: Winter War on the Rappahannock". The event will be held on Saturday 8/24 at 7:00 pm at […]

      $20.00
    • May 2025

    • Sat 17
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      “The Hatfields and the McCoys – From Civil War to Family Feud”

      May 17, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department 20057 Fleetwood Heights Rd., Brandy Station, VA, United States

      At the Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Hall, special guest speakers Reo Hatfield II & Ron McCoy present “The Hatfields and the McCoys – From Civil War to Family Feud”. This is part of the Brandy Station Foundation Lecture Series. The names of speakers Reo Hatfield II and Ron McCoy are instantly recognizable because of […]

      Free
    • June 2025

    • Sat 7
      Brandy Station - Photo Credit: Luke Christopher for Foothills Forum

      162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station

      June 7, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
      Brandy Station Battlefield 12465 Beverly Ford Rd, Brandy Station, VA

      CBT will commemorate the 162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station with a FREE tour. No tickets or advance notice required. Just show up at the designated times and locations listed below. Saturday, June 7, 2025 Tour Schedule 9:00 - 9:35 AM - Intro of Battle | Opening clash. Address: 11380 Beverly Ford Rd, […]

      Free
    • Sat 7
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      Descendants Day at the Graffiti House

      June 7, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
      Graffiti House 19484 Brandy Rd., Brandy Station, VA, United States

      Descendants Day at the Graffiti House will be a day devoted to meeting and hearing from the descendants of the Battle of Brandy Station, the winter encampment in Culpeper County and those involved in the beginning of the Overland Campaign. 11 AM-1PM Tours of the Graffiti House at 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, and 1:15 PM […]

      Free
    • August 2025

    • Sat 9
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      Nine Hours in Hell: The Battle of Cedar Mountain

      August 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
      Culpeper Battlefields State Park - Cedar Mountain Unit 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA

      Join Civil War Historical Impressions on 9-10 August 2025 at NINE HOURS IN HELL, the 163rd Battle of Cedar Mountain! This authentic force-on-force reenactment will be hosted similarly to “A Devilish Entanglement”, so if you attended the 160th Wilderness, you already have an idea of what to expect. If you missed out on that one, you won’t […]

      $20
    • Sun 10
      event flyer

      Nine Hours in Hell: The Battle of Cedar Mountain

      August 10, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
      Culpeper Battlefields State Park - Cedar Mountain Unit 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA

      Join Civil War Historical Impressions on 9-10 August 2025 at NINE HOURS IN HELL, the 163rd Battle of Cedar Mountain! This authentic force-on-force reenactment will be hosted similarly to “A Devilish Entanglement”, so if you attended the 160th Wilderness, you already have an idea of what to expect. If you missed out on that one, you won’t […]

      $20
    • May 2026

    • Sat 16
      Manassas

      CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT – THE BATTLE OF FIRST MANASSAS

      May 16 - May 17 CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT – THE BATTLE OF FIRST MANASSAS
      Brandy Station Battlefield 12465 Beverly Ford Rd, Brandy Station, VA

      Experience History: The 165th Anniversary of First Manassas Step back in time on May 16–17, 2026, as the rolling landscape of Brandy Station Battlefield transforms into a living canvas of American history. This landmark event marks the 165th Anniversary of the Battle of First Manassas, featuring the largest Civil War reenactment in over a decade. […]

      $35
    • June 2026

    • Sat 6
      Civil War Battlefield Tour

      CIVIL WAR SPECIALTY TOUR: The Southern Wing & The Sacred Ridge: A 163rd Brandy Station Anniversary Commemoration

      June 6
      The Inn at Kelly's Ford 16589 Edwards Shop Rd., Remington, VA, United States   +1 more

      The Southern Wing & The Sacred Ridge: A 163rd Anniversary Commemoration When: Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Where: Kelly's Ford, Stevensburg, and Hansbrough’s Ridge (Culpeper, VA) Lunch Location: The Inn at Kelly’s Ford Join Culpeper Battlefield Tours for an exclusive journey through the "Union’s Valley Forge." To mark the 163rd […]

      $195 – $240
    • August 2026

    • Sat 8
      Battlefield

      Fire and Steel: The Rockbridge Artillery and Stonewall Brigade at Cedar Mountain

      August 8 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
      Culpeper Battlefields State Park - Cedar Mountain Unit 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA

      Aug. 8, 2026. 12:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Join us to commemorate the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Cedar Mountain! We will learn about the exploits of the famous Stonewall Brigade and Rockbridge artillery. Join us for specialized tours, battlefield maneuvers with living historians, artillery fire demonstrations, and so much more. As an added […]

      $15
    • September 2026

    • Sat 26
      History 2

      Crawford’s Brigade at Cedar Mountain Battlefield Tour

      September 26 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Culpeper Battlefields State Park - Cedar Mountain Unit 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA   +2 more

      Join the Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation on September 26th from noon to 3 PM for the "Crawford's Brigade at Cedar Mountain" tour. The tour begins at Culpeper National Cemetery (305 US Avenue, Culpeper, VA 22701) to examine how the monuments to Brig. Gen. Samuel Crawford's Federal brigade commemorate its heavy fighting during the 1862 battle. […]

      $15.00
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