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.

 

 

  


WEEONES WEDNESDAYS

- January 30 to December 5, 2013
Looking for a fun program for your toddler? There is a new program at the Museum just for "wee ones"... infants to 5 years old.

Each month we'll feature a different special project; from a Mother's Day tea to a Colonial Christmas. Check the Face Book page to see what's new each month.

Each program features stories, a hands-on craft (to take home), and a tour of the museum. All of this for $1 per child. Adult with child is free; must stay for the whole program.

Join us!
Location: Museum of Culpeper History
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30am
Fees: $1 per child
Reservations: YES! Please call 540-829-1749
Information: Call Gloria Cooper, educator, for more information


CAMP CULLEY 2013!

- June 17 to June 21, 2013
Annual Camp Culley, our historic day camp for kids (rising K through 5th grades)... a week of fun, education, and tours! 25 kids will be admitted to this week's adventure.
For the first time,ever, five Junior Counselors will be chosen from the ranks of kids who have attended at least 1 camp in the past and train as mentors/counselors for camp.

Kids will be going to the quarry to see our local dinosaur prints; to the Graffiti House and the Brandy Station battlefield,and then later, to the fire department, the depot, and several surprises!

Parents: request a registration form by calling 540-829-1749, or, emailing Gloria Cooper at education@culpepermuseum.com. Space is limited - make sure you sign up soon!
Location: Museum of Culpeper History
Time: 9-3 daily; 9-1 last day
Fees: $135 per child; $75 for junior counselors
Reservations: call Gloria for registration data at 540-829-1749
Information: 540-829-1749

 

For more information call 540-829-1749

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