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TAKE A PHOTO TOUR OF CULPEPER and discover the history and beauty of the Town and County. The historic photos at the end recall both the conflict and community spirit of Culpeper's past.

All color photos are copyrighted and the property of Culpeper Department of Tourism. Black and white archive photos are courtesy of The Museum of Culpeper History. For usage inquiries, contact the Culpeper Department of Tourism.

How to view these photos:
Click on any of the individual images to start a slide-show. Use the "arrows" in the upper right to move forward or backward. Use the "X" to close the slide-show.

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Welcome to Culpeper
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Culpeper Visitors Center at The Depot in downtown Culpeper
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Culpeper's 4th of July Classic Car Show
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Downtown Culpeper is home to unique shops and restaurants
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Davis Street is the heart of Downtown
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Historic buildings and historic cars
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Thyme Market, a delicious European-style market and eatery on Davis Street
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Culpeper is the perfect blend of yesterday and today
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Have a Girl's Day Out or a Tea Party at Tea, Lace & Roses
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The Train Depot today carries Amtrak passengers and houses the Visitor Center
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Foti's - among the Top 100 Restaurants in Washingtonian Magazine
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Dining is world-class in Culpeper
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Culpeper County Court House
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Inside Culpeper County Court House
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Culpeper National Cemetery
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Hill Mansion is just one of Culpeper's charming historic homes
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The Museum of Culpeper History is a Must-See
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Enjoy educational displays and cultural exhibits at the Museum
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The Museum of Culpeper History is home to many Civil War artifacts
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Voices of the past speak loudly here
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The History Room at the Culpeper County Library
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Yowell Meadow Park in the heart of Culpeper
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Yowell Meadow Park is the perfect place to relax and unwind
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Uncle Sams enjoy the annual 4th of July Parade
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Parade watchers enjoy Culpeper's biggest celebration - the 4th of July
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Sons of the American Revolution honor their past
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Fife and Drum marchers during Remembrance Days Weekend in April
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Civil War reenactors during the annual Remembrance Days
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Kids of all ages can enjoy life on the farm during the annual Harvest Days Farm Tour in October.
(photo courtesy of Caron Higashi)
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Culpeper County is home to award-winning vintages
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Old House Vineyards - producer of delicious wines and fun family events
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Enjoy wine tastings throughout the County
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A great bottle of wine makes the perfect Culpeper souvenir
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Chuck Miller brews his own (legal) Moonshine
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Belmont Farms Distillery: the only legal moonshine distillery in Virginia
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Rural charm and natural beauty abound
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Culpeper is perfect in any season
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Quiet country roads are great for touring
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Culpeper offers great fishing spots
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Equestrian enthusiasts can enjoy national championship events at Commonwealth Park
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Bring your golf clubs to play a round of golf
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Culpeper is the perfect base to explore the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains
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The Inn at Kelly's Ford offers accommodations and dining overlooking historic Kelly's Ford battlefield
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Battle of Kelly's Ford marker
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Reenactment of the Battle of Brandy Station
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A marker at Cedar Mountain Battlefield overlooks the site of this famous Civil War battle
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Exploring the Civil War battlefields is like taking a walk through the past
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There's over 200 pieces of original Civil War-era graffiti on the walls of the Graffiti House



Historic Photos
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Union supply wagon at corner of Main and Davis Streets - around 1862
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Union camps in Culpeper, 1862
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Culpeper Train Depot c.1880
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View of old Culpeper Court House, corner of Main and Davis Streets, August 1862. Confederate soldiers are shown here being held prisoner following the Battle of Cedar Mountain.
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Generals of the Army of the Potomac: Governor K. Warren, William H. French, George G. Meade, Henry J. Hunt, Andrew A. Humphreys, George Sykes - Culpeper, VA, September 1863
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Scouts and Guides of the Army of the Potomac - Brandy Station, VA, March 1864
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The first fluorescent streetlights south of the Mason Dixon Line were turned on in Culpeper in 1953.
(photo courtesy of Museum of Culpeper History collection)
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Operation Skyglow was held on Davis Street on November 13, 1953 to celebrate the first fluorescent streetlights south of the Mason Dixon Line. Organizers boasted that they had assembled the longest dinner table in the world.
(photo courtesy of Museum of Culpeper History collection)

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