History Alfresco
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024, 5:00-9:00 PM
History Alfresco is the Museum of Culpeper History’s annual fall fundraising event. Past events have included rare access to privately owned historic properties, catered food and drink, guest lecturers, trivia, music, and more.
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.
Enjoy dinner catered by Distinguished Engagements of Sperryville, enjoy music from the early 19th century (and learn some dance steps of the time), bid on an assortment of exciting products and experiences in our live silent auction, and learn about the historic people and events that have touched this property since the colonial period.
Tickets to the event will be $125.00/ person.* Ticket sales close Friday, September 27. Sponsorship opportunities are available; sponsors receive a private table for 8, recognition in social media and our website, introductions at dinner and recognition at the event. If you are interested please call 540-829-5954 or email director@culpepermuseum,com,
For more information, contact [email protected] or call (540) 829-5954.
* $80 of the ticket cost is considered to be a tax-deductible donation to the museum.
HISTORY ALFRESCO
Thursday, October 10, 2024
5:00-9:00 PM
at GREENWOOD
1931 Orange Road, Culpeper
COCKTAIL ATTIRE REQUESTED
We request that ladies wear flat shoes due to the uneven ground and to protect the historic floors in the house.
THIS YEAR’S EVENT HAS SOLD OUT
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR ATTENDEES FOR SUPPORTING US!
Proceeds from our online silent auction support museum programs like lectures, walking tours, and school programs like tours of the dinosaur tracks at Luck Stone quarry for all Culpeper Public School 2nd graders.
THANK YOU TO OUR TABLE SPONSORS
HOST SPONSORS
ROBERT & ELEANOR LONG
HOST SPONSORS
MICHAEL & BETTY LONG
HOST SPONSOR
DR. SHANNON M. BUTLER, DDS
THANK YOU TO OUR OTHER SUPPORTERS
Greg May
Mountain Run Winery
Old House Vineyards
Lenny & Mary Ann Cowherd
Vic & Josie Middlekauf
K&M Equipment Rental
Pool Blue
Reverend Betty & Frank Fuller
Deborah Koller
DINNER CATERED by DISTINGUISHED ENGAGEMENTS
OPEN BAR
Featuring Local Wine & Beer
HOUSE TOURS
Greenwood’s rich history and artifacts related to the Green family in Culpeper will be on display in this rare opportunity to view this private home dating to the late 18th century.
COLONIAL MUSIC AND DANCING
“Tonight we’re going to party like it’s 17..40..9!”
(apologies to Prince)
It’s you chance to shake it like a teenage George Washington! It’s easier than you think!
SPECIAL GUEST LECTURER
ROBERT LONG
THE STORY of GREENWOOD and the GREEN FAMILY
THANK YOU TO OUR SILENT AUCTION DONORS
Appleton Campbell
The Bear and the Blade
Carey Beer & Rachel Horshman
Beer Hound Brewery
Bees & Trees
Calhoun’s Ham House & Country Deli
Carver 4-County Museum
Gloria Cooper
Country Club of Culpeper
Culpeper Minute Men
Culpeper Renaissance, Inc.
Far Gohn
Ellen Flynn
Frenchman’s Corner
Robin Garbe Realty
Glory Days Grill
Gold’s Gym
Grass Rootes
Green Roost
Historic Germanna
History Happened Here Tours
Elizabeth Hutchins
Integrity Automotive
Charles & Michele Jameson
KONA Ice
Liberty Hall Plantation
Robert & Eleanor Long
March Hill Farm
Jim Matz
Diane Morris
Old Town Massage & Spa
Garland Phillips and Elizabeth Willson
Powell Wellness Center
Scarlett & Sage Hair Salon
Jorge & Cecilia Schneider-Vial
Stage Alive
Still Roasting
Taste OVS
Village Frameworks
Alicia Ward
Windmill Heights Garden Center
Woodruff Riding School
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