Culpeper Remembrance Days

04/19/2015

It may be a cool lazy Sunday BUT there are SEVERAL activities happening with Culpeper Remembrance Days to get you up and GOING! Stroll downtown to the The Burgandine House for Civil War Living History or The State Theatre for model train displays with the Piedmont Railroaders with an added bonus while there -- classic silent film "The General" starring Buster Keaton! OR take a Sunday drive out to the Graffiti House for Joe McKinney's lecture on "The Horse & the Civil War". And just across the street at the Culpeper Regional Airport the EAA Experimental Aircraft Association - Chapter 186 Young Eagles will be taking kids ages 8-17 for a birds eye view of Cpep ----FREE!!! What are you waiting for - GO!!! :)

Detailed event info....https://www.facebook.com/culpeperremembrancedays/events

04/18/2015

Travel 1865 style! FREE Horse & Wagon Shuttle TODAY from 1-4pm part of Culpeper Remembrance Days weekend! Visit The Burgandine House (Culpepers oldest house on record), Antioch Baptist Church (One of the oldest churches in Culpeper) and the historic train depot (home to the Museum of Culpeper History) in downtown Culpeper! Each site is a pickup/drop off point.

Carey & Tom are waiting for you! :)

Event info...https://www.facebook.com/culpeperremembrancedays/events

04/18/2015

Leave the driving to us :) FREE Trolley Tour to Cedar Mountain Battlefield at 2pm TODAY! Hop on the trolley at the downtown train depot and enjoy a relaxing ride out to a beautifully preserved piece of history! FACT-OID: The one and only battle where General Stonewall Jackson drew his sword.

Culpeper Remembrance Days Weekend Event Info...https://www.facebook.com/culpeperremembrancedays/events

04/18/2015

Lon Lacey with Sons of the American Revolution on hand at the Museum of Culpeper History talking with visitors on the different Revolutionary War flags from 10-1pm! Come down for a brief history lesson and then join in on all the other Culpeper Remembrance Days events TODAY and TOMORROW!

Event info...https://www.facebook.com/culpeperremembrancedays/events

04/17/2015

Culpeper Remembrance Days is HERE! Event kicks off today with The Burgandine House, Graffiti House and the Museum of Culpeper History all OPEN for FREE tours! Pick up the MCH Passport to guide you through all of the weekends wonderful history events. Collect 5 stamps receive 1 tasty treat! :)

04/16/2015

Print out a copy of the event schedule for this years Culpeper Remembrance Days weekend, April 17th - 19th! Or start out from the historic train depot (111 S. Commerce Street) in downtown Culpeper and pick up a schedule at the front desk!

http://visitculpeperva.com/documents/Full%20Schedule%20of%20Events6.pdf

04/13/2015

Beautiful weather on tap for Culpeper Remembrance Days weekend! Several FREE family fun activities for all ages to enjoy!

Trolley Tour to Mount Pony and the Library of Congress (RESERVE your seat NOW), Living History at the Burgandine House, Walking Tour of East Street, Model Train Displays at The State Theatre, Vintage Car and Aircraft Show, Downtown Horse and Wagon Shuttle, Cedar Mountain Battlefield Tour, Colonial Church Service at Little Fork Episcopal & Young Eagle FREE Flights for Kids (8-17) - just to name a few! Check out the events page to plan your weekend in Culpeper! https://www.facebook.com/culpeperremembrancedays/events

04/09/2015

In observance of the 150th Anniversary of the end of the Civil War, St. Stephens joins other area churches by ringing steeple bells from 3:15-3:19 pm. Each minute representing the four years the battle was fought.

04/09/2015

In observance of the 150th Anniversary of the end of the Civil War, St. Stephens joins other area churches by ringing steeple bells from 3:15-3:19 pm. Each minute representing the four years the battle was fought.

04/08/2015

Culpeper Remembrance Days is less than 10 days away! Lots of fun things for the whole family. NEW this year --- Museum of Culpeper History passport program! Attend 5 or more Remembrance Days events and receive a yummy treat! :)

Event page:https://www.facebook.com/culpeperremembrancedays/events?ref=1

04/08/2015

In commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of Appomattox, the The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership is planning a truly historic gathering this Sunday, April 12th at The Inn At Meander Plantation. Public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Volunteers Welcomed: [email protected]

Event Info:http://www.hallowedground.org/Event-Calendar/Events/Coach-Vince-Dooley-To-Be-Featured-Speaker-For-JTHG

We are a non-profit, four-state partnership dedicated to raising awareness of the region running from Gettysburg, PA., through Maryland and Harpers Ferry, W.VA., to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville, VA.

04/01/2015

Discover some of Culpeper's History at this years Culpeper Remembrance Days event, April 17th-19th and maybe make some of your own! :)

Plenty of Fun and Free things to do and see for the whole family!!! Plan you weekend here>>>https://www.facebook.com/culpeperremembrancedays/events

03/31/2015

Culpeper Wings & Wheels:Vintage Car and Aircraft Show at Culpeper Regional Airport,on Saturday,April 18th ~ part of Culpeper Remembrance Days weekend!

https://www.facebook.com/events/594070294062415/

03/27/2015

Experience the sights and sounds of Culpeper as if it were 1865 at this years Culpeper Remembrance Days! Hop on the Horse and Wagon shuttle for a tour of the historic downtown. The shuttle will make continuous loops on Saturday afternoon from 1-4pm with stops at Antioch Baptist Church, Burgandine House and the historic train depot.

Horses and Wagon supplied by Harmon's Hayrides and Carriages, www.harmonscarriages.com

03/26/2015

Reserve a spot today for a FREE flight over Cpep during Culpeper Remembrance Days, April 17th-19th!

FREE Flights for kids (8-17) at Culpeper Remembrance Days! Reserve a time in advance to guarantee a flight with the EAA Experimental Aircraft Association - Chapter 186 Young Eagles for your son or daughter. They will be thrilled to get a Bird's eye view of Cpep and brag to their friends! :)

Event & Reservation link....https://www.facebook.com/events/872787209446162/

03/25/2015

RESERVE your seat TODAY before it's gone for the Mount Pony & Library of Congress Trolley Tour! The tour kicks off Culpeper Remembrance Days weekend, Friday April 17th. The trolley tour is a must attend event and is not to be missed! Reservations limited to parties of 4 with a maximum trolley capacity of 26. Call the tourism office (540-727-0611) to reserve your seat TODAY!

03/17/2015

Just a ONE month away! Like Culpeper Remembrance Days FB page to keep updated on all the FUN to come! Mark your calendars to Visit Culpeper VA the weekend of April 17-19th!

So Much HISTORY to LOVE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmjvOGSZ2JE

01/21/2015

Happy Birthday General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson!

Interesting Facts & Quotes:http://www.historynet.com/stonewall-jackson

01/12/2015

Visit Culpeper VA this weekend to discover history! Stop by the Visitors Center in the historic train depot located in downtown Cpep to pick up brochures and maps to help in planning your history trek!

So Much "History & Heritage" to LOVE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmjvOGSZ2JE

12/24/2014

11/21/2014

Kick Off the Holidays in Culpeper! REVISED

Join Downtown Culpeper's kick off for the Holiday Season from 12-5pm!  If your gift list requires the ultimate in unique gifts, they are sure to be found in any of the specialty shops located in Historic Downtown Culpeper.  Be sure to stop by and enjoy - in-store specials, storefront decorating, tro…

10/28/2014

Join the OUT OF TIME TEACHERS at the Burgandine House on Sunday, November 23rd for Culpeper Renaissance Inc.'s Downtown Holiday Open House! Trolley rides will be provided to get you and your friends from downtown to the Burgandine quickly for tours and living history! Delicious food will be prepared outside, featuring recipes from Hannah Glasse's The Art of Cookery Made Plain & Simple, first published in 1747.

10/23/2014

So Much to LOVE and So Much to DO when you Visit Culpeper VA!

Check out the NEW "So Much to LOVE!" Culpeper videos on Culpeper Tourism's website (www.visitculpeperva.com) for great ideas on planning a beautiful fall weekend getaway to Cpep!

http://www.visitculpeperva.com/culpeper-videos.cfm

10/02/2014

Culpeper Harvest Days Farm Tour is THIS weekend, October 4th & 5th! Make plans to Visit Culpeper VA and the 14+ stops on this years tour! Visit Virginia's first legal moonshine distillery, Belmont Farm Distillery and take a tour with Moonshiner & Master Distiller, Chuck Miller!

Check out the NEW Nature & Outdoors video to get a feel for all there is to see, do & LOVE in Cpep! http://youtu.be/Wpg5U7wyt_w

09/23/2014

Harvest of FUN Fall Culpeper Events! http://conta.cc/1vdhdE6

Savor Culpeper and take a culinary cruise during Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week, October 13th-19th. If you've been waiting for a special occasion to explore the robust and diverse mix of downtown Culpeper restaurants, you now have one. Culpeper Renaissance's Annual Restaurant Week is an event to…

08/14/2014

SAVE THE DATE ~ Culpeper Farm Tour, Ocotber 4th 7 5th! http://conta.cc/VmPdSm

07/02/2014

Visit Culpeper VA for the 4th!

Visit Culpeper for a great day of celebration and patriotism in and around downtown  on Friday, July 4, 2014. The Independence Day Celebration is a safe, fun, and affordable event that represents not only our heritage, but also a strong sense of community spirit. The day's events will include a 5K r…

06/04/2014

Join Visit Culpeper VA for the 1st Magical History Tour ~ "History with a Twist" ~ Friday, June 13th! Discover a part of local history and then enjoy a "magical" wine or moonshine tasting! First up on the The Magical History Tour line up - Cedar Mountain Battlefield & Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery!

More dates and locations will be released soon! Make sure to LIKE our page for updates :)

RESERVATIONS BEING TAKEN NOW! https://www.facebook.com/events/626536850775822/