Our upcoming link(s) to the Dinosaur's of Culpeper County!' General Robert E. Lee - Headquartered in Culpeper several times during the Civil War Clara Barton - Famous nurse and founder of the Red Cross performed her first field duty in Culpeper at the Battle of Cedar Mountain Patrick Henry - Argued cases concerning religious freedom in Culpeper, Va. Courthouse A.P. Hill - Born in Culpeper, Va. and lived in what is now called the A.P. Hill Building on the corner of Main & Davis St. / a celebrated Civil War hero Daniel Boone - Lived in Stevensburg, VA for 3 years during the 1750's Walt Whitman - Famous American poet, also served as a nurse in Culpeper, Va. during the Civil War Ulysses S. Grant - Commander of the Union Army and later President of the US, resided in the Town of Culpeper for several months during the winter and spring of 1864 Lafayette - Marched through Culpeper, Va.during the Revolutionary War and returned in the early 1800's to be wined & dined at Greenwood George Washington - Employed by Culpeper County 1749-1751 as the official surveyor in Va.

 

  



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Vision Statement
The Vision of The Museum of Culpeper History is to be a catalyst to ensure that history becomes an integral component in the economic, social and governmental life of the community.


Mission Statement
The Mission of The Museum of Culpeper History is to actively promote an awareness of history for residents and visitors through education, interpretation, presentation, and preservation.


Purpose
The Museum of Culpeper History is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to three goals; to attract ... to engage ... and to educate.

The purpose of the Museum of Culpeper History is primarily to collect, preserve and exhibit significant artifacts and memorabilia reflecting the people, places and events that shaped the character of Culpeper and the surrounding area. Collaterally, the Museum will serve both as a resource for students of all ages to research and explore history, geography, math and economics, as well as, provide an interactive resource and program oriented organization boosting tourism and the local economy.

Culpeper's history is rich and diverse with the potential of becoming a powerful resource for education, economic development, and enhanced quality of life and community pride. The Museum has built a remarkable facility that honors and preserves the people, places and events that have shaped the destiny of this rural Virginia region. To stop there, however, could relegate the museum to mediocrity, just another small museum displaying an interesting assortment of artifacts. A state-of-the-art exhibit plan, creative programming and an aggressive marketing plan, will enable the Museum to attract, engage and educate all-corners, establishing an unparalleled experience without comparison in a 100 mile radius.

 

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