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.

 

 

  


MUSEUM SHOP IS WAGIN' WAR!

- April 14 to December 31, 2009
The MCH's "Museum Shop" is all decked out with military memorabilia for the young and old -- from little soldiers (10 for $1) to powderhorns ($18.50) to flags ($3.50-$40.00)-- the Museum has it all!
Location: Museum of Culpeper History
Time: M-S: 10-5; Sun 1-5
Fees: free to residents, included in guest's admission f
Reservations: none needed
Information: 540.892.1749


WAR IS HELL: A SALUTE TO CULPEPER'S VETERANS

- April 14 to December 1, 2009
On Sunday, February 22nd at 1:00pm the Museum honored all Culpeper veterans with the opening ceremonies of "War is Hell: A Salute to Culpeper Veterans."

This Open House, open to all, included an American Revolutionary War-era color guard, honor guard and fife & drum corps tribute, a "war birds" fly-over, and a WWII style USO canteen. Re-enactors, and of course, the new exhibition, were also on deck for the opening.

The show will be on view throughout the 2009 season. The director plans to add new items throughout the year -- if you have anything you'd like to share, please call Lee Langston-Harrison at 540-829-5954.

Location: Museum of Culpeper History
Time: M-S 10-5; Sun 1-5
Fees: $3 adults (veterans are admitted free of charge in
Reservations: none needed
Information: 540.829.1749


FIRST FRIDAY'S "LIBATIONS ON THE LAWN"

- May 1 to September 4, 2009
PUT ON YOUR DANCIN' SHOES!

Join the Museum's staff, board and volunteers are we celebrate the sultry days of summer on our beautiful lawn --with live music, food and a variety of wines.

"Libations on the Lawn" will be sponsored by the Museum on the first Friday of MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER! $5 for members (includes a glass and 3 glasses of wine); $7 for visitors. Kids with adult are free.

Bring you frisbees, your lawn darts, a blanket, a lawn chair, or just your appetite!

"War is Hell" will be on view in the museum during the libations!
Location: Museum of Culpeper History
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Fees: $5 members; $7 guests; kids free with an adult
Reservations: none needed
Information: 540.829.1749

 

For more information call 540-829-1749