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.

 

 

 

  


FIRST FRIDAY'S "LIBATIONS ON THE LAWN"

- June 6 to September 5, 2008
The place to be on the first Friday of June, August and September will be the Museum of Culpeper History as we celebrate the season.

Vineyards in Culpeper and the region will sponsor each evening, which will also feature local live music, foods, and an opportunity to tour the museum, meet friends, and relax before the weekend begins.
Location: Museum lawn
Time: 5-7
Fees: $5 members, $7 non-members; free/designated driver
Reservations: no
Information: 540-829-5954

 

For more information call 540-829-1749