Join the Museum of Culpeper History for a weeklong Quest for Virginia Legends, starting this Saturday and ending on March 22nd.

Starting at 2:00, people can hear the tales of Virginians such as Peter Francisco and Grace Sherwood, and how they became famous legends in the Old Dominion State.

Help the team find the tools they need to complete their mission all week, and then create your own legendary figure!

Get your green on!

Join the Death Ridge Brewery for some St. Paddy’s Day beers and fun! Free pint raffles for those who participate!

Photo wall for shenanigans, live music, and food all day! Featuring Over The Top Chef, Trey Schneider, and The Virginia Rum Runners

Come join the fun as the Belmont Farm Distillery officially opens for the season, and celebrates St. Patrick’s Day!

There will be BBQ for sale, as well as live music and green beer. Bring the family, grab your beverage of choice, and enjoy your day at the farm!

Join the Museum of Culpeper History as they guide you on a walking tour of the Kelly’s Ford Battlefield.

The Battle of Kelly’s Ford was fought on March 17, 1863. Despite this battle being overshadowed by Brandy Station in June, this battle was part of the buildup to the much larger battle up in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Admission for this tour is $15 and you can claim your tickets here.

For more information about this tour, click here.

Hughes was born in February 1901 and has become one of the most prolific writers in American history. He is famous for his “Let America Be America Again”, and that is the foundation of the exhibit.

The museum will have this exhibit on display till December 31st and can be seen through an open appointment. For more information, click here.

Victoria Ferguson, Dr. Carole Nash, Catherine Hill, Dr. Eric Larsen, and Jennifer Hurst-Wender will provide attendees with an hour-long panel discussion about the indigenous presence in Germanna and how the area was a crossroads between the Native Americans and the Colonists for over three centuries.

Join the PEC Wildlife Habitat Restoration Coordinator, October Greenfield, to learn more about the decline of the grassland birds in Virginia, and the hard work of the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative.

Listen to a one-hour lecture series on the role of nurses in the Civil War in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Space is limited in the museum, so be sure to claim your ticket soon!

Click here for more information and to purchase your ticket.

Join Historic Germanna for an evening of music, history, and food.

The fundraiser is to help provide funds for the restoration and preservation of Hebron Lutheran Church, which is one of four remaining wooden churches from colonial Virginia.

Tickets are $100 per person, which includes a tour of the church, a behind the scenes of the preservation efforts, a German music concert, dinner, and transportation.

For more information, email info@germanna.org or call 540-423-1700.

At the State Theater, Charles Jameson will talk about the Patriots of Color and their service in the Revolutionary War.

The Culpeper Minuteman Chapter will recognize both Native Americans and African Americans who served in the Revolutionary War as we approach the 250th anniversary of America. 20 known Patriots of Color were Culpeper residents, and they will also be talked about.

Uncover more about the “Gray Fox” and how he became well-known in history. From childhood to death, trials to tribulation, guests will learn everything about General Robert E. Lee.

Join a ranger for a bird watching hike. Binoculars will be provided, or you can bring your own. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes.

Enjoy a one hour and one mile walk at Petersburg National Battlefield, where you can learn more about the Christmas Bird Count, and how to use binoculars.

19th century Civil War photographer Greg Farley will take you on a trip back to the 1860s to learn how Civil War photographers captured that bring to light how gruesome and brutal war was.

The event is held at the museum and is $5 per person and museum members are free. There is limited space, so buy tickets now or pay at the door.

Join rangers for a lesson on the habitat and animals in Lake Anna State Park, and participate in a feeding of the animals during the lesson.

Enjoy a 1.5 mile hike through Lake Anna State Park with a ranger. The terrain is relatively flat with minimal elevation, but some areas may have roots and other debris in the path. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Snacks and water are recommended.

Another hiking time is from 2:00-4:00.

Register here for free tickets to the event.

Take a self-guided tour of the Sailor’s Creek Battlefield and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or coffee before or after your journey. Pets are welcome, as long as they are leashed, and kids are encouraged to come, too.

Prepare for cold weather and bring hiking shoes. Parking is free, and the visitor center is open to all.

Take a 45-minute guided tour of the Cedar Mountain battlefield. Gain insight into the chronology of the battle, hear the stories of the soldiers and civilians that were impacted, and visit landmarks on the battlefield.

The tour starts at the visitor’s center and will be over uneven terrain, as well as in sunny and shaded locations. Comfortable shoes and bottled water are strongly advised.

Enjoy festive lights and roaring fires as you walk about the decorated Natural Bridge. Stroll around in the dark from the Cedar Creek Trail and up to the Natural Bridge to see the lit-up crags and clefts up the arch in Christmas lights.

Afterwards, spend time with friends and family by the fires at the pavilion, and meet Santa and Mrs. Clause, too!

For more information, click here.

This event goes until December 31st, and costs $5 for adults, and $4 for people 62+, military personnel both active or retired, and teachers. Free admission to children, students, and residents of Culpeper.

For more information, click here.

Enjoy a wagon ride and sing Christmas carols as you ride through the woods on a decorated wagon.

Rides are 6:30 to 7:30, and 8:00 to 9:00. After the wagon ride, listen to a reading of the classic Christmas tale, “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, while you sit by the tree and sip hot cocoa.

For more information, click here.

Join Civil War soldiers to learn what Christmas was like for them and how they celebrated the holiday in 1862. Trim the tree in actual Civil War attire, and listen to stories about the Civil War while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate.

Take a 45-minute guided tour of the Cedar Mountain battlefield. Gain insight into the chronology of the battle, hear the stories of the soldiers and civilians that were impacted, and visit landmarks on the battlefield.

The tour starts at the visitor’s center and will be over uneven terrain, as well as in sunny and shaded locations. Comfortable shoes and bottled water are strongly advised.

The owners of eight historic homes in Downtown Culpeper are excited to give new and returning visitors a tour of their decorated homes along South East Street.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here or in person/cash-only on the day of the event.

Learn about how the Culpeper Minute Men helped play a pivotal in the American Revolution and how they were called to protect Williamsburg, which was Virginia’s capital at the time of the Revolutionary War.

The exhibit is on display until 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War.

Learn about how the Culpeper Resolves played a role in the buildup to the Revolutionary War and how they supported the constitutional rights of Americans leading up to the first Continental Congress meeting in 1774.

This is a temporary exhibit on display till December 31st, and costs $5 to see.