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Stories
About Culpeper VA 250
On December 9, 1775, Culpeper Minutemen participated in the Battle of Great Bridge, the first Revolutionary War battle on Virginia soil. This battle can be seen as the first strategically important colonial victory over the British.
People of African Descent & The Revolutionary War
It is noted that in the newly identified Commonwealth of Virginia, Culpeper County had the highest overall population, and the second-highest enslaved population.
Events
Culpeper Minute Men: Icons of Independence
On display through 2026
The Museum of Culpeper History
113 S Commerce St.
Culpeper, VA
This exhibit explores how the Minute Men lived on beyond the American Revolution and became an important part of Culpeper and American culture. For more information, visit www.culpepermuseum.com or contact the museum at director@culpepermuseum.com or call 540-829-1749.
Octoberfest at Salubria
Friday, October 18, 2025
Join us for a festive day of history, fun, and community at Salubria, where the scenic grounds transform into a lively celebration of Virginia’s past and present.
This inaugural event launches Culpeper’s 250th History Week as part of the county’s VA250 commemorations.
What to Expect:
- Historical reenactors and living history demonstrations
- Traditional crafts and trades
- Regional music
- Local food, beer, and cider
- Hands-on games and activities for all ages
- Arts and Cultural organization tables
For more details about the 250th Culpeper Minutemen celebration, including participating sponsors, museums, hotels, and registration visit culpeperminutemen.us
Museum of Culpeper History (MCH) Alfresco Minutemen Descendant Reunion Dinner
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Museum of Culpeper History (MCH) Alfresco Minutemen Descendant Reunion Dinner at Yowell Meadow Park
For more details about the 250th Culpeper Minutemen celebration, including participating sponsors, museums, hotels, and registration visit culpeperminutemen.us
Programs
Culpeper Minutemen’s Revolutionary War driving tour: 1775–1881
This driving tour focuses on visiting the Culpeper County homes or homesites, while telling about the importance and contributions, of some of Culpeper’s most important political and military leaders.
Washington & Lafayette in Culpeper walking and driving tour. (4 hours)
The most memorialized figures coming out of the Revolutionary War were George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette.
2024 Civil War Eco-Heritage River Tours
Full-day Paddling Trips – Germanna Ford to Ely’s Ford on the Rapidan River and The Overland Campaign, Over Water.
Press
A summary of events in Culpeper before 1776
Culpeper Star Exponent
Culpeper Baptist Church Heritage
Culpeper Baptist Church rests on the foundation of many courageous and committed men and women throughout it’s 240 year history.
Culpeper Baptist 250th Anniversary
Celebrate with us.
Historian Illuminates Culpeper Patriot’s Revolutionary Role
Area residents are in for a treat tonight (Sept 12, 2019) as a researcher presents fresh findings about Virginia’s “German Regiment,” a notable player in the Revolutionary War.
Chapter Information for Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR
Celebrating over 90 years of service to the community, Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, was organized in 1923 by Mrs. Berkeley Gilkerson Calfee in Culpeper, Virginia.
The greatest battle of the Culpeper Minutemen at Great Bridge: Dec. 9, 1775
Culpeper Star Exponent
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