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The Town of Culpeper is celebrating the 250th anniversary of its founding in 1759. Our
Town has had a long and distinguished history, beginning with the Culpeper Minutemen whose flag is well-known
for its slogan "Don't Tread on Me", a warning to all who would trample on our town's and country's
freedoms. Over the course of 2009, we plan to commemorate our town's founding at all of our annual events
such as Remembrance Days in April, Culpeper Day in May, and our 4th of July events. The celebration will
culminate in a grand weekend of activities in September, complete with parade, picnic in the park and costume
ball.
Click here for the Culpeper 250th Event Flyer
Click here for the 250th Anniversary Coloring Contests Pictures & Details
To check out all events in Culpeper, please view our full events calendar.
| Time: |
9 am to Noon |
| Location: |
South East Street |
| Organized by: |
South East Neighborhood Watch |
| Description: |
Enjoy an early fall morning touring the gardens of some of Culpeper's most historic homes. In addition, Windmore artists will display and sell their work in the gardens and on the porches of the homes. Artists include Joanne Coleman, Barbara Collins, Linda Duncan, Johnna Edmondson, Julia Farrar, Martha Harris, Bette Hileman,
Pennie Kinsey, Millie Lane, Lucinda Larson, Nancy O'Connor, Michelle Powell, Marty Schwenzer, Janelle Seiberlich, Jan Settle, Tina Wade, Rose Mary Walls, Kathleen Willingham. Admission: $2.00 per person on the day of the tour. Historic homes include Wisteria, the Rhoades house, the Rimeikis House, the Close House, and the Rectory. |
| Email: |
g57close@aol.com |
| Time: |
3:30 p.m. |
| Location: |
Main Street |
| Directions: |
Main Street in Culpeper |
| Organized by: |
Culpeper 250th Anniversary Committee |
| Description: |
Enjoy an old fashioned parade of marching bands, floats, heroes, and history marching along "Coleman Street" (now known as Main Street). The Parade is proudly sponsored by 103.1 WJMA Today's Country, 105.5 SAM.FM, and 1340 & 1490 WCVA America's Best Music. |
| Contact Person: |
Hank Milans & Donnie Johnston |
| Phone: |
D. Johnston: 540-825-4810; H. Milans: 540-718-1565 |
| Email: |
hmilans@culpeper.to |
| Web site: |
www.culpeper250th.org |
| Attachment 1: |
Parade Form |
| Time: |
7 pm to 11 pm |
| Location: |
Germanna's Daniel Technology Center |
| Directions: |
18121 Technology Dr.
Culpeper, VA |
| Organized by: |
Culpeper 250th Anniversary Committee |
| Description: |
The honor of your presence is requested at a grand ball celebrating 250 years of the Town of Culpeper. Citizens of the land are encouraged to dress festively in attire from their favorite historical period. All are welcome! Tickets are $35 in advance, and $40 after Sept 6. Tickets are available at the following locations: Petersen Jewelers, Pepperberries, Culpeper Chamber of Commerce, Museum of Culpeper History, and Culpeper Town Hall Treasurer's Office. |
| Contact Person: |
Beth Burns |
| Phone: |
540-727-0611 |
| Email: |
director@visitculpeperva.com |
| Web site: |
www.culpeper250th.org |
| Time: |
11 am to 3 pm |
| Location: |
Yowell Meadow Park |
| Directions: |
Intersection of Blue Ridge Avenue and Sperryville Pike (Rt. 522) |
| Organized by: |
Culpeper 250th Anniversary Committee |
| Description: |
Begin your celebration of Culpeper's 250th at Yowell Meadow Park! Sponsored by Martin's Food Markets, you'll have the chance to meet friends and family under the Welcome Tent and sign the guest book. Take a walk through Culpeper's past with demonstrations of old crafts and displays of historical collections. Enjoy a picnic of delicious food from the Ruritan's vendor court. WJMA FM will be broadcasting live and you can compete in lively field day games organized by the Star-Exponent. Local musicians will entertain you throughout the day. The 250th Anniversary Coloring Contest will be judged at 1:30. Fun for the whole family! |
| Contact Person: |
Beth Burns |
| Phone: |
540-727-0611 |
| Email: |
director@visitculpeperva.com |
| Web site: |
www.culpeper250th.org |
| Attachment 1: |
Food Vendor Form |
| Attachment 2: |
Walk Through Time Display Registration |
| Time: |
Begins at 1 p.m. |
| Location: |
Museum of Culpeper History; Culpeper Baptist Church |
| Directions: |
Museum: 803 S. Main Street
Culpeper Baptist Church: 318 S. West Street |
| Organized by: |
Museum of Culpeper History; Culpeper Ministerial Association |
| Description: |
Enjoy a delicious Sunday afternoon with an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social at the Museum from 1 to 3 pm. At 3 pm, join Culpeper churches for a program entitled "A Worshipping Community Celebrating 250 Years". There will be a living history interpretation of the Reverend John Leland, a Culpeper minister jailed for preaching who was a personal friend of President James Madison. A choir consisting of singers from many local churches will complete this perspective on the importance of religion in Culpeper's history. |
| Contact Person: |
Beth Burns |
| Phone: |
540-727-0611 |
| Email: |
director@visitculpeperva.com |
| Web site: |
www.culpeper250th.org |
For all Culpeper happenings, click
here to view the full Calendar of Events. |
