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 »
To honor National Historic Preservation Month, Historic Germanna invites you to step back in time to explore the architectural legacy of Salubria. Thanks to funding from the Semiquincentennial grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, we are amid the process of preparing a comprehensive Historic Structures... Read more »
On May 26 Americans will honor service men and women who died while defending our nation. Join us as Culpeper National Cemetery volunteer and Air Force veteran Jeff Joyce shares the history of Memorial Day, from the early decoration of Civil War graves with flowers to today’s annual day of mourning and remembrance.
To honor National Historic Preservation Month, Historic Germanna invites you to step back in time to explore the architectural legacy of Salubria. Thanks to funding from the Semiquincentennial grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, we are amid the process of preparing a comprehensive Historic Structures... Read more »
Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation will be hosting an open house to showcase our visitor center and recruit volunteers to support our staff. Come check out our newest educational displays and tour both our facilities and our beautifully preserved battlefield! We’re hoping to recruit an army of volunteers to fill our ranks to keep our park... Read more »
The Culpeper National Cemetery is a distinguishing feature of the downtown landscape. The museum is excited to partner with the cemetery and offer a walking tour of this sacred space. Join Jeff Joyce, Culpeper National Cemetery volunteer and Air Force veteran, and Jessica Shimko, Culpeper National Cemetery Program Support Assistant, as they lead a walking... Read more »
To honor National Historic Preservation Month, Historic Germanna invites you to step back in time to explore the architectural legacy of Salubria. Thanks to funding from the Semiquincentennial grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, we are amid the process of preparing a comprehensive Historic Structures... Read more »
VA is proud to host public Memorial Day commemoration ceremonies at more than 130 of our national cemeteries this Memorial Day weekend. For any questions call: 540-825-0027
To honor National Historic Preservation Month, Historic Germanna invites you to step back in time to explore the architectural legacy of Salubria. Thanks to funding from the Semiquincentennial grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, we are amid the process of preparing a comprehensive Historic Structures... Read more »
Come celebrate the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette’s grand US tour (including a visit to Culpeper!) with renowned music historians David & Ginger Hildebrand for a concert of special period music. David & Ginger will don period attire to perform music heard in 18th- and 19th-century Virginia. Much evidence of Lafayette’s 1824/25 tour survives, especially that related... Read more »