LOCATION: 9496 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper

Lewis Henry and Mary Jackson Tutt, African American entrepreneurs, founded Norman’s Grocery in 1894 six-hundred yards east of this site near their home in Norman. After a fire destroyed the original store in 1908, they relocated here to the former Norman Post Office building. In 1949, their son, Lewis William, and his wife Sadie took over and operated it as a grocery that welcomed people of all backgrounds. Lewis W. Tutt Jr. later managed the store until his passing in 2012. Afterwards, Lewis’ brother, Reva Tutt continued to operate the store. Norman’s Grocery has thrived under three generations of family ownership, spanning almost 130 years.

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Reference Material

Article, Culpeper News, August 19, 1993

“Down At Normans Grocery,” Culpeper Star-Exponent, November 27, 2017

Numerous trophies grace Norman’s Grocery.  Former owner Louis William Tutt Jr. was a proud supporter of youth sports. His brother, Reva, said Louis is missed by the Norman community.  “Down at Norman’s Grocery, Culpeper Star-Exponent, November 27, 2017. Image courtesy of the Culpeper Star-Exponent.

The aisles of Norman’s Grocery are filled with everyday needs, from bread and cookies to soda and water and is filled with pieces of family and community history. “Down at Norman’s Grocery,” Culpeper Star-Exponent, November 27, 2017. Image courtesy of the Culpeper Star-Exponent.

Barbecue pork chops are a favorite dish at Norman’s Grocery. The store serves a number of homemade dishes daily, from meatloaf to chicken noodle soup. “Down at Norman’s Grocery,” Culpeper Star-Exponent, November 27, 2017. Image courtesy of the Culpeper Star-Exponent.