“Elementary Explorers” is the museum’s brand NEW interactive series of children’s programming that brings fun facts, objects, and activities out of the past and to life!

The series, targeted at ages 5-9, will be held monthly. Each month will feature a different activity and craft inspired by local history.

For more information, contact Christine Wuebker, Education Coordinator, at [email protected] or call (540) 829-1749.

February 27
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

President George Washington!

Come celebrate President’s Day by learning about the first president, George Washington. Participants will explore the life of George Washington including his connection to Culpeper, look around the museum for clues about events in his life and put them in order, and make a George Washington puppet to take home.

March 27
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Trains!

Christmas Trees!

Did you know that the first Christmas tree was in Germany in the 700s? Come explore the origins of the Christmas tree and the way different people used to decorate their trees. Participants will get to search for Christmas tree decorations and then construct their own tree to take home.

Thanksgiving!

Corn, maize, or Weeâchumun, no matter what you call it, it played an important role in the first Thanksgiving. Join us as we learn about the first Thanksgiving from the Native American perspective and the role of corn on that day. Participants will get to hunt for the foods served at that first feast. They will get to make their own Indian Corn to take home.

The 4 Seasons!

Did you know the seasons played a role in the survival of Culpeper? Join us this month as we learn about the 4 seasons and their importance to farmers who have planted this land for centuries. Participants will explore the differences between the seasons and what happens on a farm during each one. They will create a seasonal picture to take home.

Dinosaurs!

Come learn about the dinosaurs that roamed Culpeper 215 million years ago. Gather the tools necessary for an archeological dig and then excavate some dinosaurs.