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.

 

 

  


'TIS THE SEASONINGS II: A HOLIDAY HOUSE

- December 10 to December 10, 2012
Join us, and Mrs. Santa, at the Koerner's home at 222 Park Avenue (corner of S. Blue Ridge Ave) for an afternoon of elegent Victorian decorations, refreshments, a bake-sale of holiday goodies, unique gifts to purchase, tours, a neighborhood CW encampment, and a special "winter wonderland" garden tour. Randy's Flowers, LLC, the Calfee and Culpeper Garden Clubs, and Museum staff are decorating the home.

Trees have been donated by A&R Tree Farm, Glengary Tree Farm, and Oak Shade Farm.

Tickets on sale as of 11/20/11: $10 adults, $5 kids 6-12.

Also that afternoon: A special book signing by photographer, Eduardo Galliani, of the Museum's tribute to the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. This gorgeous photo folio will be on sale for the first time this afternoon. Mr. Galliani will be on hand to sign the book. Special rate on the book until December 30th, then it will go to its regular retail price.
Location: 222 Park Avenue, Culpeper, CA 22701
Time: 2-5pm
Fees: $10 adults; $5 children 6-12
Reservations: Tickets go on sale at the Museum on Nov. 20th, 201
Information: 540-829-1749

 

For more information call 540-829-1749

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