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Join us on Tuesday, June 3, at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series! As we approach the 250th anniversary of the formation of the Culpeper Minutemen, it is important to acknowledge the legacy they left behind. This month, Museum of Culpeper History Executive Director John Christiansen will discuss how the Culpeper Minutemen... 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 »
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.
This summer is the 250th anniversary of the creation of the Culpeper Minutemen militia. Join us as local historian Dennis Loba discusses the typical clothing, weapons, and accouterments worn and used by local colonists before and at the beginning of the American Revolution. This program will be held at the museum. Space is limited so... Read more »
Have you ever heard of Grace Sherwood, Peter Francisco, Mary Richards, or John Henry? They were Virginians whose stories have become legendary. Help the team of Legendary Virginians find the tools they need to complete their mission all week from March 15 through March 22. Join us for a special Virginia Legends presentation at 2:00... Read more »
Join us on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series! The Civil War helped to establish the role of nurses as we know it today. Join the Museum of Culpeper History as we celebrate Women’s History Month and learn about several women who helped define this ever-evolving position during... Read more »
Join us on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series! The Museum is excited to once again collaborate with members of the African American Heritage Alliance. Panelists Angela Chapman, Charles Jamison, Jane Pollard, and Moderator Zann Nelson will address the commitment and activism required and delivered by the Black... Read more »
January 2025 – a new day, a new month, a new year, a new quarter century! Come explore the concept of time and the way we measure it. Participants will get to create a yearly calendar with various holidays on it and then construct a sand timer to take home. “Elementary Explorers” is an interactive... Read more »
Join us on Tuesday, January 7 at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series! 19th Century Photographer Greg Farley takes you on a journey back to the days of the Civil War Photographers. Greg will expose you to what life was like to be a Civil War Photographer and how it changed the... Read more »
All Aboard the Culpeper Express! The museum will host a special holiday program for children ages 2 and up during Sunday Funday for Kids on Sunday, December 8, at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Participants will board the historic caboose, where they will punch their golden ticket while enjoying a cup of warm cocoa provided... Read more »
All Aboard the Culpeper Express! The museum will host a special holiday program for children ages 2 and up during Sunday Funday for Kids on Sunday, December 8, at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Participants will board the historic caboose, where they will punch their golden ticket while enjoying a cup of warm cocoa provided... Read more »
Santa will stop by the museum from 3-5 pm to take pictures inside the caboose, which will be decorated for the holidays. This is a free event. You are responsible for taking your own pictures.
