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.

VE Day: How Victory in Europe Changed the World
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 @ 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.

Revolutionary Time: Watches, Fobs, and Chains in the Age of Independence
Local historian Dennis Loba is back this month with another interesting talk on the material culture of watches, fobs, and chains of the 18th century. This presentation will provide a glimpse of all these items- their history, uses, and their necessary importance in everyday life.

Following the Army: Camp Followers in the American Revolution
Join us this month as we continue to focus on the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. Local historian Jane Pease will discuss the women and children who travelled with the Continental and British armies during the American Revolution: Who they were, how they lived, what they did, and why they did it.

Patriots of Color in the American Revolution
As we approach the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding, we look at the role African Americans played in the fight for independence. The focus will be on men from Culpeper, with emphasis on free man William Clark and enslaved man Spencer Slaughter.

Who is Santa Claus?
Santa, Kris Kringle. St. Nick – He goes by many names, but where did he originate? Join us this month as Christine Wuebker, the Education Coordinator for the museum, explains the origins and evolution of this pop culture icon.

Lafayette: Idealist General

Fallen But Not Forgotten: The History of Memorial Day

The Black Community’s Dedication to Education

Baptists on Davis Street