The Museum is excited for the return of our lecture series! Throughout the year historians will present engaging lectures at the museum pertaining to a variety of local history topics.

We are excited to announce a partnership with Culpeper Media Network to have the lectures recorded and made available.

Fallen But Not Forgotten: The History of Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 @ 6:30 PM

On May 26 Americans will honor service men and women who died while defending our nation.  Join us as Culpeper National Cemetery volunteer and Air Force veteran Jeff Joyce shares the history of Memorial Day, from the early decoration of Civil War graves with flowers to today’s annual day of mourning and remembrance.

This program will be held at the museum. Space is limited so get your ticket today! Admission is $5 per person but Museum members get in FREE.

The Culpeper Minutemen in History and Memory
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 @ 6:30 PM

This program will be held at the museum. Space is limited so get your ticket today! Admission is $5 per person but Museum members get in FREE.

The Colonial Militia — Its Dress, Arms, and Equipment

This summer is the 250th anniversary of the creation of the Culpeper Minutemen militia. Join us as local historian Dennis Loba discusses the typical clothing, weapons, and accouterments worn and used by local colonists before and at the beginning of the American Revolution.

Female Nurses in the Civil War

The Civil War helped to establish the role of nurses as we know it today. Join the Museum of Culpeper History as we celebrate Women’s History Month and learn about several women who helped define this ever-evolving position during the war.

Baptists on Davis Street