Museum of Culpeper History HISTORY (http://www.starexponent.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=CSE/Page/CSE_ContentPage&c=Page&cid=1031784663273) By ZANN MINER Friday, August 26, 2005 (http://ads.mgnetwork.com/RealMedia/ads/click_nx.ads/starexponent.com/[email protected]?x) The Museum of Culpeper History - “Oh, do we have a story to tell.” Prehistoric dinosaurs, Native American people living along the banks of the Rapidan and Rappahannock, German settlers, the Colonial frontier, Patrick Henry, George Washington, Daniel Boone, the Culpeper Minutemen Militia and the American Revolution. And, hey, that’s just the beginning. The interpretive, story-based state-of-the-art galleries tell much, much more of Culpeper’s deep and varied history. The exhibits regale the visitor with facts, graphics and interactive components as it continues the tales of life from the early 1800’s through the mid-20th century. Canal systems, railroads, prosperity, slavery, the American Civil War, Reconstruction, the birth of team sports and the tragedies of 2oth century military conflicts. The folks at the Museum would be terribly surprised if during your visit, you failed to become engaged in some discovery. But the Museum's work does not begin or by any means end at the front door. School Programs, County Tours, Research Projects and a newly launched TV Show are all part of the ongoing effort to take the message of History, Heritage and Community as far and wide as possible. That task, of course takes funding. The Museum's sources are varied not unlike it's history. The Museum is not an agency of the Town or County, but support comes on a year-to-year basis from both. Funds are received as well from the Friends Program, fundraising events, Planned Giving (wills, insurance policies and such), fee-based programs and the Gift Shop. In addition, there is a small admission fee of $3 for out-of-town adults. There is no charge for local residents (although donations are always welcome) and children are free. The Museum conducts TOURs by appointment for adults and school based groups. Located at 803 S. Main St. on the corner of Main and Mason, the Museum Galleries are open to vistors Mon.-Sat. 10-5pm. For a list of tours and rates, inquiries on how YOU can support the Museum, hours of operations and a list of upcoming activities, please call us or visit our Web site. Phone: 829-1749/6434 Online: CulpeperMuseum.com. Miner is the museum’s director.