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Join us for Remembrance Days ~ Culpeper's Living History on April 13-15, 2012. This annual celebration of Culpeper history will feature living history, tours, music, exhibits, dancing and more!
To check out all events in Culpeper, please view our full events calendar.
| Time: |
9:00 am |
| Location: |
Museum of Culpeper History |
| Directions: |
803 S. Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701
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| Description: |
Beginning on Friday morning, the Civil War encampment will be open to the public at 9am. Throughout the day there will be demonstrations in domestic life in and around the Culpeper area as they get ready for war. The Burgandine House will be open as well with a recreatio...n of a small home of the 1860's period. There will be games for children, and men training and drilling. These activites will end around 5pm each night, but the encampment will stay open to the public until 8pm. There will be a tour of the Burgandine House after sunset by candlelight.
Activities will include candle making, food preparation and cooking by fire, spinning wool, churning butter and more.
Step inside the Museum of Culpeper History to see the exhibit, The Emerging Storm: Culpeper Braces for War and other great displays!
On Sunday, the Civil War encampment will continue, and the Museum will open at noon |
| Web site: |
www.facebook.com/culpeperremembrancedays |
| Location: |
Culpeper |
| Directions: |
Culpeper |
| Organized by: |
Remembrance Days Committee |
| Description: |
Remembrance Days, April 13-15th, will feature FREE family events recalling the rich history of Culpeper, VA. Kids will enjoy FREE flights by the Young Eagles at Culpeper Airport!! Experience an 18th century service at one of VA's oldest churches, Little Fork Church, followed with an interactive performance by colonial dancer's. Also don't miss an opportunity to take part in a guided lantern tour starting at dusk visiting a few of Culpeper's historic "haunts". And so much more..... |
| Contact Person: |
Culpeper Tourism |
| Phone: |
540-727-0611 |
| Web site: |
www.facebook.com/culpeperremembrancedays |
| Time: |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: |
Mueseum of Culpeper History |
| Directions: |
803 S. Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701
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| Description: |
Enjoy an exciting tour down historic East Street by candlelight, during the Lantern & Graveyard Tour by the Out-of-Time Teachers. The Tour departs the Museum of Culpeper History at 6:00pm and heads down East Street stopping at the famous Hill Mansion, once owned by the f...amily of Culpeper native and Confederate Civil War General A.P. Hill. From there, youll follow East Street to historic St. Stephens Episcopal Church where youll discover the history of some of Culpepers famous citizens, now departed! A quick stop at the Depot, and then youll head back to the Museum!
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| Web site: |
www.facebook.com/culpeperremembrancedays |
| Time: |
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Location: |
Culpeper Regional Airport |
| Directions: |
12517 Beverly Ford Road, Brandy Station, VA 22714
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| Description: |
See Culpeper from a bird's eye view! Parents and Kids ~ If you're between the ages of 8 and 17, take a FREE Introductory Flight over Culpeper during Culpeper Remembrance Days! The Young Eagles Program of the Experimental Aircraft Association will give kids the thrill of...... a lifetime, and just might ignite a spark of interest in aviation!
Rides are Free and for kids only. Flights are approximately 15-20 minutes in length and kids earn their certificate! Come out and see Culpeper's aviation history during Remembrance Days weekend!
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| Web site: |
www.facebook.com/culpeperremembrancedays |
| Time: |
10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Location: |
The Train Depot |
| Directions: |
111 S. Commerce Street
Culpeper, VA 22701 |
| Description: |
Model train display by the Piedmont Railroaders at the historic train depot with a special addition of Saturday evening from 6pm-8pm as a stop on the Graveyard Lantern Tour! It will sure to be a delight and a definate stop for kids of all ages!! |
| Web site: |
www.facebook.com/culpeperremembrancedays |
| Time: |
10:00am - 3:00pm |
| Location: |
Little Fork Church |
| Directions: |
16461 Oak Shade Road, Rixeyville, VA 22737 |
| Description: |
What better way to experience Culpeper history than by attending a traditional church service in one of the oldest colonial churches in Virginia! Join us for FREE tours of beautiful Little Fork Church following the service.
Specifics on timeline and details of days events are TBD and will be updated leading up to day of event.
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| Web site: |
www.facebook.com/culpeperremembrancedays |
For all Culpeper happenings, click
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