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Join us for this annual celebration with
living history, tours, music, dancing and more!
Special Thanks to our Remembrance Days Committee and participating organizations, and to our event sponsors, 103.1 WJMA Today's Country, Tom Seay, host of "Best of America by Horseback", and Cowboy and Western singer Del Shields.
To check out all events in Culpeper, please view our full events calendar.
| Time: |
Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon |
| Location: |
The Museum of Culpeper History |
| Directions: |
803 S. Main St., Culpeper |
| Organized by: |
SAR, Out-of-Time Teachers, and the Society for the Preservation of Culpeper History |
| Description: |
Enjoy Colonial and Civil War-era living history with costumed education interpreters from the Sons of the American Revolution and Out-of-Time Teachers at the Museum of Culpeper History. The Burgandine House will host a Rev War tavern experience, and there will be a Civil War encampment on the lawn, with period children's games, and a display of women's life during the Civil War. A Confederate Officers tent, along with a cooking tent and other demonstrations will show camp life of the period.
On Saturday, enjoy the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society dancers, for two performances of traditional colonial-era dance demonstrations with encouraged audience participation. Performances are at Noon and 2:00pm.
On Sunday, the Civil War encampment will continue, and the Museum will open at noon. |
| Contact Person: |
Lee Langston-Harrison |
| Phone: |
540-829-1749 |
| Web site: |
www.culpepermuseum.com |
| Time: |
7:00 pm |
| Location: |
The Depot |
| Directions: |
113 S. Commerce St., Culpeper |
| Organized by: |
Del Shields |
| Description: |
Anyone familiar with the top trail riding show on satellite television, "Best of America By Horseback", will surely be familiar with Del's career as the featured entertainer on the weekly TV show produced by Tom and Pat Seay of Culpeper. Along with this cowboy's television career, he was also a regular voice on the world wide internet radio show "World Talk Radio." Despite Del's wide ranging travels, he still makes time for appearance at school functions and senior's assisted living facilities.
A motto Del developed for his shows is "Come As You Are, Prepare To Go Home A Little Bit Western." This cowboy entertainer truly hopes to share not only his music and poetry with his audiences, but also a bit of the heritage of the American cowboy. Because of this, audiences everywhere attest to the fact that "you leave Del's show feeling as if you heard the bawling of the cattle and saw the setting of the copper colored western sun over the desert mountains".
So reserve your tickets early for this one-of-a-kind Cowboy Concert on Saturday evening! Check back often, as tickets information will be posted soon! |
| Contact Person: |
Beth Burns |
| Phone: |
(540)727-0611 |
| Email: |
director@visitculpeperva.com |
| Web site: |
www.delshields.com |
| Time: |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Location: |
Culpeper Regional Airport in Brandy Station |
| Directions: |
12499 Beverly Ford Rd., Brandy Station |
| Organized by: |
National Capitol Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force |
| Description: |
The National Capitol Squadron and Museum will be open and visitors can enjoy tours, explore aircraft and watch a WWII reenactment. Visit the hangar/museum building equipped for the maintenance and display of a fleet of aircraft known as the Ghost Squadron. A WWII Reconnaissance Fighting Vehicle known as a Ferret, and a YAK 7B WWII fighter will also be on display. War Bird rides will be for sale. |
| Contact Person: |
Grover Amick |
| Phone: |
540-727-0018 |
| Email: |
commander@nationalcapitolsquadron.org |
| Web site: |
www.nationalcapitolsquadron.org |
| Time: |
11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Location: |
Graffiti House in Brandy Station |
| Directions: |
19484 Brandy Rd., Brandy Station |
| Organized by: |
Brandy Station Foundation |
| Description: |
The Brandy Station Foundation will once again welcome members of Company D, 17th Virginia Infantry, "The Fairfax Rifles" as they establish a picket on the grounds of the historic Graffiti House. Visit the Graffiti House and a Civil War encampment and living history of the lifestyle of the Confederate soldier who fought in the Civil War. Tour the Graffiti House with over 200 pieces of Civil War-era graffiti on display. The Fairfax Rifles, a family oriented re-enactment group, has been a frequent guest here. They look forward to sharing their knowledge of life during the War Between the States with visitors. A period camp will be established and the soldiers can expect a visit from their wives and friends. Visitors will have an opportunity to learn about life at home during the war by talking to the women of the sewing circle, and will gain a better understanding of the day-to-day actions of the Fairfax Rifles as they march, drill and learn to survive "in the field."
On Sunday at 2 pm, the BSF will continue its regular series of Sunday Seminars. Guest speaker will be Mr. Eric Buckland, author of "Mosby's Keydet Rangers", a collection of biographical information, passages from books, personal letters, obituaries, memorials, personal accounts and newspaper articles about the young men and college students from the Virginia Military Institute who rode with Mosby's Rangers. |
| Phone: |
540-727-7718 |
| Web site: |
www.brandystationfoundation.com |
| Time: |
11:00 am |
| Location: |
Little Fork Church |
| Directions: |
16461 Oak Shade Rd
Rixeyville, VA |
| Organized by: |
The Society for the Preservation of Culpeper History |
| Description: |
As part of Remembrance Days weekend, what better way to experience Culpeper history than by attending an authentic 18th century Anglican church service in the oldest colonial church in the area! In place of the traditional 11:00 am service, Reverend William E. Eberle will be officiating an authentic 18th century service in period dress. Join us for tours of beautiful Little Fork Church, along with Brunswick stew directly following the service. |
| Contact Person: |
Lauren King, Parish Secretary |
| Phone: |
(540)937-4306 |
| Email: |
rector@littleforkchurch.net |
| Web site: |
www.littleforkchurch.net |
| Time: |
1:00 pm |
| Location: |
Culpeper Sports Complex Field #16 |
| Organized by: |
Culpeper County Parks & Recreation |
| Description: |
Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run (PHR) is an exciting baseball skills competition that provides boys and girls, ages 7 to 14 (as of July 17, 2010), the opportunity to showcase their
pitching, hitting and running abilities. Boys &
Girls will compete separately, with girls using
softballs. PHR participants have the opportunity to advance through four levels of competition, including
Local and Sectional competitions, Team
Championship events at all 30 Major League ballparks, and the National Finals at the MLB All-Star Game. Any participant registering
must compete in all three
events.
This event is FREE!
A photocopy of the participant's birth certificate must be brought to the event to participate.
Pre-registration is required by April 21, registrations
will not be processed at the event. |
| Contact Person: |
Tabitha Riley |
| Phone: |
540-727-3412 |
| Email: |
parks@culpepercounty.gov |
| Web site: |
www.CulpeperRecreation.com |
| Attachment 1: |
MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Registration Form |
For all Culpeper happenings, click
here to view the full Calendar of Events. |
