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Available free at the Visitor's Center are several self-guided tour brochures
which allow you to  discover
the history and beauty of Culpeper at your own pace. In & Around
Culpeper: Walking and Driving Tours of a Virginia Piedmont Town divides
the Town of Culpeper into four tours including the central business district
and adjacent residential neighborhoods, and highlights the numerous historical
homes, churches, and other sites along the way. Civil
War Culpeper: A Driving Tour is a self-guided driving tour of the
four major Civil War battles fought in Culpeper County - Cedar Mountain, Kelly's
Ford, Brandy Station, and Culpeper Courthouse. This unique brochure features
detailed driving directions, battlefield and historical marker information,
as well as interesting historical and human interest stories of the day.
You can go at your own pace, while revisiting what was the geographic center
between
the Union and the Confederacy. Starting at the Visitors Center, one can
learn about the Battle of Culpeper Courthouse by simply walking to the Civil
War
Trails Marker just outside the Depot. Imagine the heroic march through
town, and the trains carrying food and supplies to both armies that once occupied
Culpeper.
 Narrated walking tours are conducted by Virginia
Morton, author of the book Marching through Culpeper. Retrace the steps of
history with her, and learn about many exciting and historic points of interest.
The Museum of Culpeper History features interactive displays beginning with pre-historic time, when dinosaurs roamed the earth - right here in Culpeper! Learn about Culpeper's Native American history and view the Indian artifacts on display. Discover the history of the Culpeper Minutemen and the significant part they played in our country's Revolutionary history. The Museum offers a large variety of exhibits featuring Culpeper's rich Civil War history, followed by the Reconstruction and on to the present day.
Throughout the area, you will see markers which call your attention to areas of historical significance. The black and white markers are presented by the Virginia Department of Transportation, and the red, white, and blue markers indicate the Civil War Trails historical sites. These markers offer travelers important information and an added dimension to any Culpeper historical tour. For more information on Culpeper's historical markers, visit http://photos.historical-markers.org/va-culpeper, and www.civilwartraveler.com.
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