“Homeschool Historians,” a program designed specifically for homeschool families, offers a chance to explore the museum and receive an in-depth lesson on a topic related to Culpeper history!

The program, targeted at 9-12 year olds, will be held monthly. Each month will feature a different topic and hands-on activity.

A Parent/guardian must accompany their children.

THIS EVENT IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 15 CHILDREN. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

After registration, if you are no longer able to attend, please let the Education Coordinator know so we can offer the spot to another child.

Participants may be photographed for use in museum promotional and marketing material.

For more information, contact Christine Wuebker, Education Coordinator, at education@culpepermuseum.com or call (540) 829-1749.

WEDNESDAY, August 26 NEW DAY
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM NEW TIME

Fashion through Time!

Where did our clothes come from before they reached the store? Explore the history of cloth and clothing as we discover where different fabrics and materials come from and how people dressed during different periods in history. Students will examine clothing from the museum’s collection and learn how fashion, materials, and everyday life have changed over time.

WEDNESDAY, September 30 
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

Museums

America’s Pastime!

Why is baseball considered “America’s Pastime”? Come learn about the origins of baseball, its impact on American culture, and the famous Culpeper residents who played the game.

Declaration of Independence!

Do you know why we celebrate the 4th of July? That is the day the Declaration of Independence was signed. But what did that document say and do? Join us this month as we take a closer look at this historical document and learn about why it is so important.

Culpeper is DINOmite

Culpeper is home to the largest collection of dinosaur tracks in North America. This program explores what Culpeper looked like during the Triassic period and the dinosaurs that roamed the region back then. Through hands-on activities, participants will learn about the archeological process of uncovering objects.

Train Transportation

From the moving of people to the shipping of goods, trains played an important part in the history of Culpeper. Come learn about when the first train arrived in town, the significant role trains played during the Civil War, how a local man got an unusual nickname, and more.

How We Used to Play

Toys and games have come a long way since the founding of this country. This month, we are going to learn about what kinds of toys and games children played during the colonial era.

The First People in Culpeper

As we approach Thanksgiving, we remember the Native Americans who helped the first settlers survive. Join us this month as we learn about the Manahoac Tribe, who lived here in Culpeper before the English arrived.