Many people in the Washington D.C. / Northern, Virginia region are very familiar with the town of Culpeper in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is the county seat of the county of the same name. The town is rich with history of the American Civil War. The town is also in a region where most of historic sites in the United States of America is located. With so much history, it would be great to have a museum to tell the history of Culpeper. Well, the Museum of the Culpeper History was born. A visit to the Museum of Culpeper History is a must for anyone who enjoys history.
Some of you are saying, “This is quite amazing. I love historic towns. I have heard so much about Culpeper. However, the museum is about Culpeper and hot about the railroad. Therefore, I there will not be a history of me making a visit to this museum.”
Ladies and gentlemen, not making a visit to the Museum of Culpeper History is a big mistake. Why?
Yes, Culpeper is a town rich in history. It is also a town rich in railroad history. In Culpeper, the railroad played a big role in the American Civil War. It is said that Culpeper helped build the railroad and the railroad helped build Culpeper. The Orange and Alexandria Railroad arrived in 1853. Passengers enjoyed a twenty-minute dinner stop at a place known as the Waverly Hotel. The town grew into a major business and industrial town. When you visit the Museum of Culpeper History, you will see exhibits on how the railroad played a major role in the town’s history and development.
Some of you are saying, “Alright! You have given me enough reasons to visit the museum.”
But there is more. The museum is located in the old train station. Yes, this is the same train station built by the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. It shares the depot with the Culpeper Visitor Center and the Amtrak Station. Yes, you can still ride passenger trains from Culpeper. The museum also features an old caboose from the Southern Railroad.
If you are in the northern and central regions of the U.S. state of Virginia, the Museum of Culpeper History is worth a visit. You do not have to be a local to appreciate the museum.
The Museum of Culpeper History is located at 113 South Commerce Street inside the old train station in Culpeper, Virginia. Two hour and three hour is available at the depot giving you enough time to visit the museum and maybe grab a bite to eat. Admission is $5.00. The museum is wheelchair accessible. You can get more information at https://culpepermuseum.com/.
The next time you hear about the town of Culpeper, Virginia, think about a visit to the Museum of Culpeper History where the railroad played a big role in the town’s history.
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