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.

Culpeper Hosts a Hero – Lafayette in Culpeper: An Exhibit Commemorating the Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Visit

Museum of Culpeper History

113 S. Commerce St.
June 28
5–7PM

The Museum of Culpeper History presents “Culpeper Hosts a Hero,” an exhibit highlighting General Lafayette’s historic visit to the town in August 1825. Rarely noted in official records of his tour of the United States, the Frenchman’s short stop in Culpeper was documented in detail by Capt. Philip Slaughter, Culpeper native and Revolutionary War veteran. Slaughter’s diary provides a rare glimpse of the General’s itinerary, the numerous activities organized to honor the “Guest of the Nation,” and those individuals who arranged the whirlwind of events. The exhibit includes an annotated map of Culpeper showing three locations which hosted events for the General and his entourage on August 22nd.

Patriot's Day

August 19, 2025
11AM

Masonic Cemetery on
North Main St., Culpeper VA

Commemorating the 250th Anniversaries of:

  • Patrick Henry’s “Liberty or Death” Speech
  • The Midnight Run of Paul Rever and others
  • The Battles of Lexington, Concord, and Menotomy
  • The gunpowder Alarm in Williamsburg, VA
  • The Response of the Culpeper Independent Company

The ceremony will include:

  • Colors presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • Brief presentations by The Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution
  • Wreath presentation by Patriot Organizations
  • Musket Salute by the Sons of the American Revolution

 

Lafayette's Bicentennial Tour

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Spend the weekend in Culpeper celebrating General Lafayette’s triumphant return!

Co-Hosts and Event Sponsors – American Friends of Lafayette, Liberty Hall Polo Club, DAR Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, Town of Culpeper, Virginia 250, Greenwood, Patton Legacy Sports, US Polo Association

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Grand Lafayette Ball on the ridge at Liberty Hall

Saturday, August 23, 2025
7PM to 11PM

Enjoy English country dancing with a caller to a live quartet at historic Liberty Hall! True traditional country delight – under lite and fanned tents, you will enjoy the incredible beauty of the Blue Ridge Foot Hills perched on the ridge high above Liberty Hall’s polo field.

The Ball offers heritage-styled Hors d’oeuvres and spirits to finish off this gorgeous once-in-lifetime evening. Period costumes (Colonial to Romantic) or formal black tie attire recommended. Enjoy delightful distractions of the day – fortune telling, silhouette artists, special dance cards and much more.

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Military Reception & Pageant at Historic Greenwood

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Saturday, August 23, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Military parade, reception and home tour of Greenwood. This was one of Lafayette’s last stops on his epic 13 month tour and is/will be definitely one of the best!

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Colonial Allies Challenge Cup, US vs. FR Military Polo Championship

Sunday, August 24, 2025
10AM

To celebrate America’s French Alliance and in honor General Lafayette’s Bicentennial visit, Liberty Hall Polo Club is hosting the 1st Annual Colonial Allies Challenge Cup.

This USPA International and Armed Forces tournament is a series polo games, both field and arena, between US Armed Forces and French Armed Forces members.

The Championship match will be held at Liberty Hall’s grass field amphitheater on August 24, 2025.

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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 

Culpeper Minute Men History Week – October 18-26, 2025

History Week celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the mustering of the Culpeper Minute Men; a large culturally diverse force of volunteers, from a 1,000 square mile area, who all committed their families, their fortunes and their lives to support a common cause.

For more details about the 250th Culpeper Minutemen celebration, including participating sponsors, museums, hotels, and registration visit culpeperminutemen.us

Museum of Culpeper History Orange County Minutemen Leaders Tour

Monday, October 20, 2025

Visting historic Minutemen sites in Orange County.

For more details about the 250th Culpeper Minutemen celebration, including participating sponsors, museums, hotels, and registration visit culpeperminutemen.us

Museum of Culpeper History Fauquier County Minutemen Leaders Tour

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Visiting historic minutemen sites in Fauquier County

For more details about the 250th Culpeper Minutemen celebration, including participating sponsors, museums, hotels, and registration visit culpeperminutemen.us

Museum of Culpeper History Culpeper County Minutemen Leaders Tour

Friday, October 24, 2025

Visiting historic minutemen sites in Culpeper County

For more details about the 250th Culpeper Minutemen celebration, including participating sponsors, museums, hotels, and registration visit culpeperminutemen.us

Liberty Hall Bivouac with Col. John Green Rifles

Friday, October 24, 2025

Liberty Hall Bivouac with Col. John Green Rifles at Liberty Hall Farm in Rixeyville, VA

For more details about the 250th Culpeper Minutemen celebration, including participating sponsors, museums, hotels, and registration visit culpeperminutemen.us

Culpeper Minutemen Revolutionary War Living History

Friday and Saturday, October 24-25, 2025 –

Culpeper Minutemen Revolutionary War Living History at Yowell Meadow Park

For more details about the 250th Culpeper Minutemen celebration, including participating sponsors, museums, hotels, and registration visit culpeperminutemen.us

MCH/SAR Local Bus and Walking Tours/Talks

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Museum of Culpeper History/SAR Local Bus and Walking Minutemen Downtown Culpeper Tours and Historical Minutemen Talks

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

Historical Battles Bus Tour

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Culpeper Minutemen Battle of Hampton, Battle of Great Bridge, and Burning of Norfolk Historical Bus Tour

For more details about the 250th Culpeper Minutemen celebration, including participating sponsors, museums, hotels, and registration visit culpeperminutemen.us

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