Welcome to the Museum of Culpeper History

The Museum showcases the rich history and interprets the significant events that shapes Culpeper today. From the dinosaurs that roamed here to the soldiers that camped and fought here there is much to discover!

Culpeper History & Heritage

We offer so many places throughout the county where you can learn about our community through the centuries. We hope to welcome you and your family soon!

Museum of Culpeper History

SILENT AUCTION

Our annual online silent auction benefits the museum’s activities for the coming year. Check out our selection of goods and services donated by local businesses and bid by October 10!

BID IN THE SILENT AUCTION

HISTORY ALFRESCO

History Alfresco is the Museum of Culpeper History’s annual fall fundraising event. This year’s History Alfresco will be held the evening of Thursday, October 10 at Culpeper’s historic Greenwood with hosts Robert and Eleanor Long. The house, built in 1760, has long been the home of Culpeper’s Green family, including Virginia Supreme Court justice John Williams Green and newspaper editor Raleigh Green. Mrs. Long is a descendant of the Green family. The home was famously visited by Lafayette and former president James Monroe during Lafayette’s American tour in 1825.

HISTORY ALFRESCO INFO AND TICKETS

WALKING TOURS!

The Museum of Culpeper History is offering a variety of walking tours this year, including our new tour about the people, places, and events shaped by Culpeper’s patriots and see how these activities were written into the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and other founding documents. Look for our upcoming tours under the Programs & Special Events tab.

NEW EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY!

Culpeper Baptist Church 250
1774-2024

The quest for religious freedom in America and guaranteeing the right to worship in the in the way of one’s choosing was a revolutionary idea – an idea in which Virginia played an important role.

The museum’s latest exhibit, developed and installed by Culpeper Baptist Church, tells the story of the role played by Baptist missionaries in Culpeper in our country’s struggle for religious freedom. Learn about this important event and the other ways in which Culpeper Baptist has supported our community in its 250 years of ministry and service.

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!

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Contact Us

Museum of Culpeper History
113 S. Commerce Street
Culpeper, VA 22701

Phone: (540) 829-1749

Hours

Monday-Saturday:
10am – 4pm

Sunday:
1pm – 4pm

CLOSED: Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day