CULPEPER HOSTS A HERO:
LAFAYETTE IN CULPEPER
OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY, JUNE 28

The Museum of Culpeper History presents Culpeper Hosts a Hero, the first exhibit to highlight General Lafayette’s historic visit to our town in August 1825.  Rarely noted in official records of his tour of the United States, the Frenchman’s short stop in Culpeper was documented in detail by Capt. Philip Slaughter, Culpeper native and Revolutionary War veteran.  Slaughter’s diary provides a rare glimpse of the General’s itinerary, the numerous activities organized to honor the “Guest of the Nation,” and those individuals who arranged the whirlwind of events. The exhibit includes an annotated map of Culpeper showing three locations which hosted events for the General and his entourage on August 22^nd.

The exhibit explores this honorable man, his contributions to the young nation, and his life-long affection for his adopted country.  Beyond the unprecedented reception he received during his 13-month tour of the United States in 1824-25, Lafayette’s visit was celebrated in Culpeper during the 1925 Centennial, and even today, in the Bicentennial festivities across the eastern and southern states during the last year and half.

A special addition to the MCH exhibit is the American Friends of Lafayette’s Traveling Exhibit, which will be featured for 2 weeks in August, in time for the Culpeper Lafayette Bicentennial Celebrations on August 23.

OPENING RECEPTION

 A reception to open Culpeper Hosts a Hero will be held Saturday, June 28^th, from 5 – 7 pm.  Enjoy period music and refreshments – including wines provided by Mountain Run Winery and toddy tastings hosted by the Long and Hansen families.  Period costumes are encouraged!

Those wishing to attend the opening reception are requested to RSVP by June 25.

Join John Christiansen, Executive Director of the Museum of Culpeper History, for a guided combination driving/ walking tour of sites on the Kelly’s Ford battlefield on Saturday, March 16. The tour will start at 9:30 AM at the C.F. Phelps WMA boat ramp parking lot at 6430 Kellys Ford Road in Remington. The tour is expected to last three hours and will include three stops around the battlefield with short walks of up to 3/4 mile at each location.  Admission $15 per person.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Are you interested in local, state, or national history? Do you like teaching and sharing information? Do you enjoy meeting new people every day?

The Museum of Culpeper History is seeking volunteers to help with its daily operations and ongoing programs. Our volunteers allow us to put visitors in touch with the story of Culpeper’s past every day, seven days a week. Without their hard work and support, we would not be able to do the work we do!