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Discover more fascinating Culpeper history by visiting notable sites that highlight the county's history and heritage!

Little Learners Program Museum of Culpeper History: July
Jul
30

Little Learners Program Museum of Culpeper History: July

On July 30, the Museum of Culpeper History presents “Little Learners,” a hands-on program for ages 2–5 all about museums. Children will explore artifacts, enjoy a themed story and craft, and even create their own mini exhibit to take home. Sessions at 10:30 or 11:30 AM. Space is limited to 15 children per session and pre-registration is required. To learn more, visit www.culpepermuseum.com/little-learners/

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Nine Hours in Hell: The Battle of Cedar Mountain Reenactment
Aug
9
to Aug 10

Nine Hours in Hell: The Battle of Cedar Mountain Reenactment

Come watch the 7th Ohio and 66th Ohio Infantry Regiments battle against the 5th Virginia, 10th Virginia and 18th North Carolina with accurate unit sizes, equipment and tactics, as they reenact the Battle of Cedar Mountain.

The reenactment will be held at the Cedar Mountain Battlefield at 9465 General Winder Rd., Rapidan, Va. 22733.

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Highlights of Culpeper History
Aug
16

Highlights of Culpeper History

Join the Brandy Station Foundation at their “Highlights of Culpeper History” event on August 16, 2025. The tour, led by historian Jim Bish, will begin at the Graffiti House and will include stops at Great Fork Church Site, Lafayette’s 1781 Encampment, Madden’s Tavern, and more.

Seats are limited and registration is required. To buy tickets, visit www.brandystationfoundation.com/events

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2025 Cedar Mountain Rally 5K and 10K
Sep
27

2025 Cedar Mountain Rally 5K and 10K

Race through history at the Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation’s 5K and 10K races on September 27, 2025.

The race will take place at Cedar Mountain Battlefield at 9465 General Winder Rd., Rapidan, Va. 22733. To learn more about registration fees and deadlines, please visit here.

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Salubria Oktoberfest History Faire
Oct
18

Salubria Oktoberfest History Faire

Join Historic Germanna at Salubria for the opening of Culpeper’s 250th History Week, part of the county’s VA250 commemorations. This family-friendly event will feature historical reenactors, traditional crafts, regional music, local food and drink, and hands-on activities for all ages.

To learn more, visit www.germanna.org for more information.

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Lecture on the Battle of Cedar Mountain
Jul
19

Lecture on the Battle of Cedar Mountain

Join the Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation in a lecture on the Battle of Cedar Mountain, the lecture will be led by National Park Service historian Frank O’Reilly.

The lecture will be held at the Cedar Run Church 21210 Old Orange Rd., Culpeper, Va. 22701. To register for tickets, visit here.

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Cedar Mountain Battlefield Tour
Jun
28

Cedar Mountain Battlefield Tour

Join an expert guide on a tour of the Cedar Mountain battlefield, and learn about the chronology of the battle, hear the stories of the soldiers and civilians impacted by the battle, and visit the key landmarks on the battlefield.

Tourists are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes, bring bottled water and bug spray, and be prepared to walk over uneven terrain. These tours occur every second and fourth Saturday of every month.

For more information, click here.

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Culpeper Summer Concert--Deja Gruv
Jun
19

Culpeper Summer Concert--Deja Gruv

Enjoy a Thursday evening of live music and lots of fun in Downtown Culpeper!

While Deja Gruv performs live music, folks can enjoy delicious food, refreshing adult beverages, and kids can play in a kid’s corner!

For more information, click here.

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VA250th Mobile Museum
Jun
19

VA250th Mobile Museum

The mobile museum will be in Culpeper from June 19th through the 21st.

This is a hands-on, interactive museum that immerses visitors into the key stories of Virginia’s rich history, and travels to schools, museums, local events, fairs, and more!

For more information about the mobile museum, click here.

For more information about the event, click here.

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Generations Event at Brandy Station
Jun
14

Generations Event at Brandy Station

250 years ago, the Continental Army was born, which laid the foundation for what became the United States Army.

To celebrate the birthday of the Army, join the American Battlefield Trust at Brandy Station for a family-friendly Generations Event.

Kids from 6-17 can try their hand at marching like a soldier, wear a tricorn hate, and race through Revolutionary War-themed activities.

This is a free event that allows participants to walk in the footsteps of the Minutemen, so please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

For more information, click here.

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Cedar Mountain Battlefield Tour
Jun
14

Cedar Mountain Battlefield Tour

Join an expert guide on a tour of the Cedar Mountain battlefield, and learn about the chronology of the battle, hear the stories of the soldiers and civilians impacted by the battle, and visit the key landmarks on the battlefield.

Tourists are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes, bring bottled water and bug spray, and be prepared to walk over uneven terrain. These tours occur every second and fourth Saturday of every month.

For more information, click here.

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CulpeperFest 2025
Jun
13

CulpeperFest 2025

Spend your Friday evening by highlighting your brand and making community connections at the CulpeperFest!

This event is family-friendly, with vehicle displays, vendors, prizes, giveaways, food, and more! This is Culpeper’s largest business-to-community event!

To learn more, click here.

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Sunday Patio Party
Jun
8

Sunday Patio Party

Throughout the summer months, Beer Hound Brewery will be hosting a Summer Patio Party series.

This will have a rotating lineup of food vendors, laid-back vibes, and a great beer selection.

For more information, click here.

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Descendants Day at the Graffiti House
Jun
7

Descendants Day at the Graffiti House

Meet and hear from the descendants of the Battle of Brandy Station, the men who camped in Culpeper during the winter, and those involved in the beginning of the Overland Campaign.

There will be food, multiple speakers, re-enactors, and more!

This is a free event, and more information can be found here.

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162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station
Jun
7

162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Brandy Station

On June 9, 1863, the Battle of Brandy Station was fought between Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart and Union General Alfred Pleasonton.

On June 7, the Culpeper Battlefield Tours will host a free event that commemorates the battle with no ticket or advance notice required. There is a list of times and locations in which people will see the 35-minute introduction of the battle all the way down to the 30-minute reeactment of the Duffie Attacks, which is the conclusion of the tour.

For the full list of the tour, click here.

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Culpeper Bring Spring Cleanup
Jun
7

Culpeper Bring Spring Cleanup

Enjoy the spring day by preparing Yowell Meadow Park for the warm weather months.

Join the community members and organizations in helping keep the river and community clean and healthy. Litter grabbers, bags, and gloves for all volunteers will be provided.

For more information, click here.

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Colonial Dinner at Mountain Run Winery
Jun
6

Colonial Dinner at Mountain Run Winery

Courtesy of the Museum of Culpeper History, join the Mountain Run Winery to experience a colonial dinner.

Food will be provided by Zippy’s Smoke Shack, 18th-century tavern music will be performed by Colonial Faire, and Susan Graham will be presenting on colonial dining.

Costs are $65 and more information can be found here.

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Sunday Patio Party
Jun
1

Sunday Patio Party

Throughout the summer months, Beer Hound Brewery will be hosting a Summer Patio Party series.

This will have a rotating lineup of food vendors, laid-back vibes, and a great beer selection.

For more information, click here.

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Preservation Month Tours of Salubria
May
30

Preservation Month Tours of Salubria

On May 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th, spend a couple hours at Salubria and learn about the preservation efforts.

This is an exclusive, small-group tour that will focus on the architecture, history, and ongoing preservation efforts of the historic site.

There will be different guides on the tours happening this month, and tourists will get an up close and personal with the craftsmanship of the house in the 18th century, and the augmented preservation projects that happened in later years.

To learn more about the tours, click here.

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Memorial Day in Culpeper!
May
26

Memorial Day in Culpeper!

Virginia is proud to host public Memorial Day commemoration ceremonies at more than 130 national cemeteries in the state this Memorial Day weekend.

For more information, call 540-825-0027.

Click here for the website.

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Graffiti House Tours!
May
24

Graffiti House Tours!

With warm weather officially upon us, visitors to the Brandy Station battlefield can now tour the Graffiti House every Saturday!

These tours go from 12:00 to 4:00, but every Saturday the house is open for touring until November. For more information, click here.

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Preservation Month Tours of Salubria
May
23

Preservation Month Tours of Salubria

On May 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th, spend a couple hours at Salubria and learn about the preservation efforts.

This is an exclusive, small-group tour that will focus on the architecture, history, and ongoing preservation efforts of the historic site.

There will be different guides on the tours happening this month, and tourists will get an up close and personal with the craftsmanship of the house in the 18th century, and the augmented preservation projects that happened in later years.

To learn more about the tours, click here.

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Brandy Station Lecture Series
May
17

Brandy Station Lecture Series

The Hatfield and the McCoy rivalry is easily the most famous family rivalry in history. Join the Brandy Station Foundation for a two-hour lecture series with descendants of the families, and how they had a family feud from the Civil War until 2003.

Please note, this event will be held at the Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Hall.

For more information, click here.

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Mother's Day at Mountain Run Winery
May
11

Mother's Day at Mountain Run Winery

Honor your beloved mother with a relaxing day at the Mountain Run Winery, featuring live music, wine, and food.

The winery is open 12:00 to 7:00, and the pastoral landscape is the perfect place for socializing, family picnics, and relaxing. It also as a playground and plenty of space for kids to run wild.

Pepper’s On the Go will provide food, and live music from Mercy Creek will play from 1:00 to 4:00.

For more information, click here.

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Volunteer Open House: Cedar Mountain Battlefield
May
10

Volunteer Open House: Cedar Mountain Battlefield

Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation will be hosting an open house to showcase our visitor center and recruit volunteers to support their staff.

Come check out their newest educational displays and tour both their facilities and their beautifully preserved battlefield!

They’re hoping to recruit an army of volunteers to fill their ranks to keep their park beautiful and educate the public on the history of Culpeper’s largest battle!

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Preservation Month Tours of Salubria
May
9

Preservation Month Tours of Salubria

On May 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th, spend a couple hours at Salubria and learn about the preservation efforts.

This is an exclusive, small-group tour that will focus on the architecture, history, and ongoing preservation efforts of the historic site.

There will be different guides on the tours happening this month, and tourists will get up close and personal with the craftsmanship of the house in the 18th century, and the augmented preservation projects that happened in later years.

To learn more about the tours, click here.

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Birding Walk at Roundabout Meadows
May
9

Birding Walk at Roundabout Meadows

PEC Wildlife and Habitat Restoration Coordinator, October Greenfield, will take participants on a 1.3 mile walk over rolling pastures and meadows to find native Virginian birds.

Possible bird sightings include eastern meadowlarks, field sparrows, and a variety of other grassland and shrubland species.

Due to the terrain, birders are advised to wear appropriate footwear and clothing, and also bring their own binoculars.

For more information, click here.

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Preservation Month Tours of Salubria
May
2

Preservation Month Tours of Salubria

On May 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th, spend a couple hours at Salubria and learn about the preservation efforts.

This is an exclusive, small-group tour that will focus on the architecture, history, and ongoing preservation efforts of the historic site.

There will be different guides on the tours happening this month, and tourists will get an up close and personal with the craftsmanship of the house in the 18th century, and the augmented preservation projects that happened in later years.

To learn more about the tours, click here.

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