Our upcoming link(s) to the Dinosaur's of Culpeper County!' General Robert E. Lee - Headquartered in Culpeper several times during the Civil War Clara Barton - Famous nurse and founder of the Red Cross performed her first field duty in Culpeper at the Battle of Cedar Mountain Patrick Henry - Argued cases concerning religious freedom in Culpeper, Va. Courthouse A.P. Hill - Born in Culpeper, Va. and lived in what is now called the A.P. Hill Building on the corner of Main & Davis St. / a celebrated Civil War hero Daniel Boone - Lived in Stevensburg, VA for 3 years during the 1750's Walt Whitman - Famous American poet, also served as a nurse in Culpeper, Va. during the Civil War Ulysses S. Grant - Commander of the Union Army and later President of the US, resided in the Town of Culpeper for several months during the winter and spring of 1864 Lafayette - Marched through Culpeper, Va.during the Revolutionary War and returned in the early 1800's to be wined & dined at Greenwood George Washington - Employed by Culpeper County 1749-1751 as the official surveyor in Va.

 

 

  

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SPECIAL TOURS
 
Native American Days (a fall program)
Description Students delve into the lives and habits of Culpeper's first people through gallery tours and programs and exploration of a replicated Monacan Indian hunting village. The program includes visits with Native Americans who promote "hands-on" learning in the village and describe native dance, tool making and other customs indigenous to these first Culpeper residents.
Duration 1 hour and 30 minutes
Grade level K-12; SOL application: K.1,.2,.3,.4,.5,.7/1.6,.7,.12/2.2,.4,.5,.7-9,.12/VS.1,.2/USI.3
Fee $5

 
The Culpeper Town Tour
Description This guided walking tour of Culpeper departs from the train depot, site of the Civil War Battle of Culpeper Court House, and extends through the historic area, including stops at St. Stephens Episcopal church, Eppa Rixey's birthplace, the Virginia Hotel, Culpeper's first fire station, the Culpeper Courthouse and more. Students are immersed in tales of historic buildings and people.
Duration 1 hour and 30 minutes
Grade level 4-12; SOL application: 3.7;3.9;3.10;3.11;3.12/VS.1;-.10/USI.1-..10/USII.1-.8
Fee $3

 
The Courthouse Tour; A lesson in Civics
Description At the Courthouse, students learn about the history of the courthouse and are introduced to the judicial system, rights and responsibilities of citizens. Program includes a mock trial, with each student having an active role.
Duration 1 hour
Grade level 3-12; SOL application: 3.10-.12/CE.1,.3,.4,.8
Fee $3

 
Civil War Days (a spring program)
Description Beginning in the 19th Century Gallery, this program enhances the students knowledge about the events before, during and immediately after the Civil War. Students will have an opportunity to visit with Civil War era soldiers and civilians, learning first hand the difficult times of camp life, home life and battle. This program includes several additional options including a guided walking tour through downtown Culpeper, a guided tour of the Battle of Culpeper Courthouse and a tour of the Culpeper National Cemetery.
Duration 1 -3 hours
Grade level 4-12; SOL application: VS.7,.8/USI.8-10
Fee $3-5

 
Culpeper National Cemetery Soldier Search
Description This exciting program is geared to the older student and incorporates "hands-on" learning with a "minds-on" adventure in a search for histories at the Culpeper National Cemetery. After hearing a presentation on the history of the cemetery, students are assigned a specific solder, locate his grave, and record the information found on the gravestone. As an option participants may hear of the story of the lone Confederate soldier and visit his grave. A teacher may develop this activity in a variety of ways from a simple "bio" to a full-blown essay or possible a creative first person account. There are numerous sources of additional information.
Duration 1 hour
Grade level 8-12; SOL application: Military History (19th/20th Century), Research and Writing
Fee $2

 

 

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