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Culpeper Has a State Park Now

The park is official, but the most interesting part is what comes next.

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Culpeper Has a State Park Now. Here's What Most People Still Don't Know About It

Virginia's newest state park is taking shape across land where the nation's story changed direction.

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A Local’s Guide

The Culpeper Places You'd Take Someone Who Has Never Been Here

If you had one day to explain Culpeper without giving a speech, where would you take someone?

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Did You Know?

This State Park Is Supposed to Be Disconnected

Most people picture a state park as one continuous property. Culpeper Battlefields is being assembled differently: its future 2,200-plus acres are spread across separate landscapes tied to Brandy Station, Cedar Mountain, Kelly’s Ford, Rappahannock Station and the Hansbrough Ridge winter encampment. The land is being transferred to Virginia in phases through 2027, so the park that exists today is only part of the final footprint. That patchwork is intentional. It preserves the actual ground where several different campaigns unfolded instead of forcing the history into one neat boundary.

What To Do This Week

Seven Good Reasons to Leave the House

Seven picks for August 26 through September 1.

Sloth Yoga

August 27, 6-7:15 p.m. | Pranapiloga

A relaxed, mindful yoga session. Bring a favorite blanket; advance registration is recommended.

Youth Yarn Dyeing

August 28, 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Culpeper County Library

A hands-on youth program introducing participants to yarn dyeing techniques. Registration is required.

John Fishell at Jill's Lounge

August 28, 7-10 p.m. | Jill's Lounge at Ferlazzo 1938

Live music in downtown Culpeper on Friday evening.

Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market

August 29, 7:30 a.m.-noon | Culpeper Baptist Church

Shop local produce, baked goods, plants and products from area growers and makers.

Data Centers in Virginia and Culpeper

August 29, 11 a.m.-noon | Culpeper County Library

An informational community program examining data centers in Virginia and their relevance to Culpeper.

Bourbon, Bluegrass, Beautiful Rides and Kid Day

August 29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Belmont Farm Distillery

A day at Belmont Farm featuring bourbon, bluegrass, vehicles and family activities.

Stanley Jordan at Ferlazzo 1938

August 29, 6-10 p.m. | Ferlazzo 1938

Acclaimed guitarist Stanley Jordan performs in downtown Culpeper.

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Culpeper Dinner Club

Dinner Is Better When Someone Else Makes the Introductions

Small groups, local restaurants and one less reason to eat dinner over the sink.

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Closing

Before You Go

And because Culpeper keeps welcoming adorable new residents: meet Arthur, a friend’s new puppy. He was simply too cute not to share.

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With ❤️ from Culpeper - Malinda & Tim

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