Attic Treasures

12167 Lee Highway, Sperryville, VA 22740(540) 987-9463 ‎

Copper Fox Antiques
7 River Ln, Sperryville, VA 22740-2147
(540) 987-8800 ‎
copperfoxantiques.com

This 1930's apple packinghouse and cold storage has been converted to a large antique and furniture market. Come down and see some 53000 square feet of primitives, victorian, early American and 20th century furniture tastefully on display. We're located at the junction of the North and South Forks of the Thornton River In Sperryville, Virginia

Cottage Antiques

62 Waterloo Street, Warrenton, VA 20186-3225(540) 347-7300 

County Seat Upholstery

Warrenton, VA
(540) 878-8137 ‎
countyseatupholstery.com

Culpeper Auction Center

Delaney Restorations

Flinthhill Vintage

714 Zachary Taylor Highway
Flint Hill, VA
(540) 675-1900

http://www.flinthillvintage.com/

A great eclectic collection of antique furniture,fine art, outdoor furniture, books and jewelry.  

Hours: Thursday  Monday 11-5 Saturday 10-6

In addition to our collection and consignment pieces,we also have 6 rooms for local dealers.
Each of these Dealers has brought their unique collection of items which we makes Ginger Hill Antiques even more fun for the looking and shopping!
 

Fox Den Antique Mall Inc355 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186-3113(540) 347-1162 ‎

"Super spot for antiquers! Very very clean, friendly staff and fully stocked with dealers. Merchandise focuses on Americana, glassware and smalls. This is located in a vintage  garage/auto dealership, with cool old roll-up doors and a deco-looking office. We had a great time."

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Heritage House Bed & Breakfast
291 Main Street, Washington, VA
(540) 675-3207

http://heritagehousebb.com/

We are located in the heart of the historic district of Washington, Virginia and proudly serve as the closest bed & breakfast to the world-renowned INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON. In its fabled past, this 1837 manor house served as Confederate headquaters to Civil War General Jubal Early. Serving as a gracious and invting bed & breakfast since 1985, we are confident that you will enjoy our warm and inviting rooms, our delicious breakfasts and our superb location in the beautiful rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

White Elephant Inc

The Bike Stop

120 West Culpeper St.
Culpeper, VA 22701
540-825-2105

http://www.rideva.com

Serving customers for over 25 years, we have grown to be an essential resource of the cycling community in virginia as well as a staple business in downtown culpeper. Outspoken advocate of health and fitness, promoter of cycling, skateboarding, triathlons and snowsports. The official bicycle retailer and tech support for Virginias BIKE VIRGINIA state run bicycle program, check them out at www.bikevirginia.org.

The Bike Stop prides itself in being best in practice on all levels from our knowledgeable staff and friendly home town attitude to our excellence in service. We have sponsored and donated thousands to local organizations in the25 plus years from the local girl and boy scouts to the volunteer fire departments and many of the local schools from bike rodeo's and safety class to a fund drive towards a sporting event.

Founder of the wednesday night road club, and C.A.M.B.O (Culpeper Area Mountain Bike Organization), thursday night mountain bike rides.

Owner Bob Leftwich aka B.O.B.-- Official Bicycle Tech for IronMan North America, 1 of only 5 mechanics nationwide to have the priviledge of wrenching top professionals and amatures for the Ironman Triathlon series, including Lake Placid NewYork, Tempe Arizona, PanamaCity Florida, Louisville Kentucky, Madison Wisconsin, SteelHead Michigan, and 1 of only 2 americans to Bike tech Ironman Brazil, and Penticton Canada. In other words "WE KNOW TRI" here, we are best in class in bicycle fits and have top racers from the area on staff to assist you in every aspect of cycling weather you be the novice or the expert racer you will be treated with the upmost respect.

Be sure to make us your destination bicycle store. Culpeper voted Bob Leftwich and the Bike Stop for 2008 the best small business by the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce.

Caverns Country Club

Luray Caverns Airport 

Luray Caverns Employee Lounge 1504 Airport Road, Luray, VA 22835(540) 743-3821 ‎luraycaverns.com

Luray Caverns Gas Station

Skyline Caverns

Stalactite Cafe & Restaurant

The Garden Maze at Luray Caverns

Burgers & Things

540.987.8311
12006 Lee Highway
Sperryville, VA 22740

The best burgers, subs, sandwiches, milkshakes and ice cream in the Blue Ridge. Try our delicious barbecue and catfish, too.

Hours: M-Sa, 11 am-8 pm; Su, 11 am-7 pm

Epicurious Cow  

13830 Lee Highway, Amissville, VA 20106
(540) 675-2269 ‎
epicuriouscow.com

Flint Hill Public House  

675 Zachary Taylor Highway, Flint Hill, VA 22627
(540) 675-1700
http://www.FlintHillVA.com

Our fine-dining restaurant serves a wide selection of freshly prepared American cuisine. The menu offers something to satisfy every palate – including seasonal specials, exciting signature dishes, and creative takes on American classics.

The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and our dining room offers wonderful views of the surrounding countryside in a relaxing, intimate atmosphere. When the weather allows, guests can also enjoy the view while dining al fresco on the patio.

We also invite you to enjoy a casual meal in our pub dining room, where the menu features tasty pub classics, including burgers, seafood and flatbread pizzas. Both menus emphasize fresh local produce and meats, and we are proud to serve a selection of local Virginia wines, along with a wide variety of domestic and foreign wines. Our bar also serves up classic and adventurous specialty drinks.

Griffin Tavern

659 Zachary Taylor Highway
Flint Hill, VA 22627
(540) 675-3227 ‎
griffintavern.com

Griffin Tavern is a casual dining restaurant with three cozy dining rooms, a “cheers” style bar where friends and strangers mix and mingle and a wonderful outdoor area for seasonal dining. We also have rooms upstairs that are perfect for private dining, small functions, and business meetings. Griffin Tavern is an internet friendly restaurant and pub with WiFi access.

Our menu features home-style cooked meals and pub favorites using fresh ingredients and local products: Fish n’ Chips, Griffin Wings, Shepherds Pie, Great Hamburgers, Seafood and Steak specials, as well as affordable appetizers, salads, and a Children’s Menu.

Hazel River Inn & Fine Dining

Hazel River Pub  

195 East Davis Street, Culpeper, VA 22701-3011
(540) 825-5744 ‎
hazelriverinn.com

Cuisine‎: European, German
Parking‎: Street, Parking on Site
Specialties‎: Booster/High Chairs, Wheelchair Access, Children's Menu
Meal Services‎: Lunch, Dinner
Dress Code‎: Casual
Atmosphere‎: Romantic, Outdoor Dining, Fireplace
Reservations‎: Suggested
General Amenities‎: Wi-fi
Bar Info‎: Full Bar, Beer, Wines
Service Type‎: Sit Down, Carry Out

Inn At Little Washington The Washington  

309 Middle Street, Washington, VA 22747
(540) 675-3800 ‎
theinnatlittlewashington.com

The The Inn At Little Washington is located in Washington, Virginia, United States 13 miles from Skyline Caverns, 14 miles from Front Royal, 15 miles from Front Royal - Warren County Airport (FRR), 14 miles from Front Royal, 17 miles from Luray, 18 miles from Luray Caverns, 19 miles from Culpeper Amtrak ‎   

Cuisine‎: Contemporary‎, American
Ambiance‎: Elegant, Romantic
Reservations‎: Required
Hotel Chain‎: Relais And Chateaux
Noise Level‎: Quiet
Chef's Name‎: Patrick O’Connell
Parking‎: Free Lot
Attire‎: Dressy casual
Meals Served‎: Dinner
In Room Amenities‎: A/C, safe

Lombardy Restaurant  

14892 Lee Highway, Amissville, VA 20106-4230
(540) 937-3951 ‎

Rudy's Pizza

3710 Sperryville Pike
Sperryville, VA 22740
540.987.9494

Rudy's Pizza - Fresh-made dough, hand-tossed pizzas, and calzones. Beer and wine, salads and foccacia bread. Limited tables for dining in. Additional dining upstairs on our outdoor deck. At intersection of Routes 522 and 211.

Slick Willies Barbeque Inc  

7567 Leeds Manor Road,
Marshall, VA 20115

Stonyman Gourmet Farmer

337 Gay Street / Washington, VA
540.675.2005

Our fine farm-to-table foods are offered at our historic Virginia mercantile building and garden in the town of Washington. Stonyman Gourmet Farmer welcomes visiting locavores and gourmands with prime farmstead ingredients for memorable meals and a delicious selection of ready-to-go fare. Hours: M-Sa, 8 am-5 pm; Su, Noon-5 pm

The Blue Horse Pub

12567 Lee Highway
Washington, VA 22747
540.987.3388

Late night menu. Cozy, warm environment.

Hours: W-Su, 4-11:30 pm
www.thebluerockinn.com

The Country Cafe

389 Main St
Washington, VA 22747
(540) 675-1066

Down-home cooking at affordable prices. A local's favorite for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily specials, fresh-made sandwiches and subs, hearty soups, mama's homemade desserts, and good 'ole southern hospitality await you in this cozy, family-owned restaurant.

The Inn at Little Washington

Washington, Virginia

The Inn at Little Washington
Middle and Main Street
Washington, VA 22747

Phone: 540.675.3800
Fax: 540.675.3100
Web: http://www.theinnatlittlewashington.com

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Inn at Little Washington is a double Five Star, double Five Diamond Award winning hotel and restaurant. Poe's Mountain Lodge is minutes away in Amissville Virginia

The Inn at Little Washington is not easy to capture in words or pictures. Its magic is more about how the places makes you feel. For some The Inn is a romantic fantasy world far removed from the harsh realities of modern day life, for others it's a culinary oasis akin to visiting a Michelin starred restaurant in the European countryside. Some are surprised - and relieved - that The Inn doesn't take itself too seriously. Guests often remark that while the interiors could be called grand they are also whimsical and wonderfully comfortable.

For history lovers Washington, Virginia is one of the few unspoiled villages left in America. They say it hasn't changed much since George Washington first surveyed it and named the streets back in 1749. Whatever you're seeking rest assured that our staff will welcome the challenge of living up to all of your impossible expectations. We consider it our business to make dreams come true.

Thornton River Grille

3710 Sperryville Pike
Sperryville, VA 22740
540.987.8790

www.thorntonrivergrille.com
manager@thorntonrivergrille.com

An enjoyable dining experience in a beautiful, intimate setting. Located in a historic country store, the grille serves up light lunches on the way to the trails and elegant dinners in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. At intersection of Routes 522 and 211.

Hours: lunch, Tu-Sa, 11 am-3 pm; dinner, Tu-Th, 5-9 pm, F & Sa, 5-10 pm; Su, brunch 10 am-3 pm; Jan.-April dinner F & Sa, 5-9 pm

CASTAWAY COMPANY GUIDED TOURS

The Castaway Company

phone: (540) 829-5311

email: info@thecastawaycompany.com

website: www.thecastawaycompany.com

Novices and Pros alike will be happy to know of the Orvis endorsed fly-fishing school in Culpeper. The Castaway Company offers beginner fly-fishing schools and fly-fishing instruction along with fish-specific schools taught throughout the year. A guided service (both wading and float trips) is available on local streams for Trout and Smallmouth Bass. Full and half day trips are available, and include light refreshments and all equipment (except waders). The Castaway Company manages a stretch of private water on the Rose River in Madison County that is offered as one of the premier Trophy trout streams in the Piedmont region for fly-fishing enthusiasts. Stocked with jumbo rainbow trout, this stream is fly-fishing only and a strict catch-and-release policy is practiced. This fishing experience is ideal for anyone who wants to spend a day catching trophy-size trout on one of the prettiest streams in the Virginia Piedmont region.

CULPEPER TOWN LAKES

These lakes are part of the Town Water Supply system, and, therefore, no gas motors are permitted. In addition to the state license, a town permit is needed for these lakes.

MOUNTAIN RUN LAKE is a 75-acre lake with wooded shores. Largemouth bass provide good fishing here and there are also crappies, bluegill channel catfish, and an excellent redear sunfish population. Mountain Run has a boat ramp with a courtesy pier. There is limited shore fishing. A picnic shelter and playground are in the park adjacent to the lake.

Location: Route 29 South, to right on Mountain Run Lake Road (718), go exactly 2.3 miles, on left will be J.B. Carpenter Jr. Drive, and the entrance to the park.

LAKE PELHAM covers 255 acres with a combination of forested and open sloped blanks along its shores. If you like crappie and channel catfish, Pelham is the place to go. This reservoir probably has more channel catfish per acre than any other lake in Northern Virginia. Other species include largemouth bass, bluegills, and pumpkinseed sunfish. The lake has a public ramp.

Location: Route 29 South, right onto Mountain Run Lake Road (718), right onto Henretty Drive (1025), 0.4 miles to lake.

MOUNTAIN RUN LAKE PARK

Mountain Run Lake Park
Route 29 South to right on Mountain Run Lake Road (718), go exactly 2.3 miles, on left will be J. B. Carpenter Jr. Drive and the entrance to the lake and park.

Adjacent to Mountain Run Lake, this park, set in the rolling countryside of western Culpeper County, offers stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Birds, waterfowl and wildlife are abundant and can readily be viewed throughout the year. Only 15 minutes from Downtown Culpeper, this is one of the nicest places to go for a picnic, either under one of the three covered shelters or many other picnic tables. Play areas are provided for children. Mountain Run Lake is a popular fishing lake.

RAPPAHANNOCK & RAPIDAN RIVERS

Culpeper County is bordered along the west by the Rappahannock River and along the south by the Rapidan River. Both rivers provide excellent smallmouth bass and redbreast sunfish angling. Please visit the website of the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries for more information on fishing and boating in our area.

ROSE HILL GAME PRESERVE

In the heart of Virginia's Piedmont region lies Rose Hill Farm Game Preserve, a 210-acre historic estate and restored mansion which has had a family tradition of hunting for 200 years. During the Civil War in 1863-64, Rose Hill was the headquarters of Union General Judson Kilpatrick's 3rd Calvary Division where five regiments pitched tents over the entire property. Today hunters can enjoy prime upland game hunts for quail, partridge, and pheasant over fine pointing dogs in prime managed habitat of native grasses and hedge rows reminiscent of days long past. Also offered are Tower Shoots with strong flying pheasant run by an English Hunt Master in the European style.

The Preserve is located just over an hour from Washington, D.C. with the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains lining the horizon. Hunting season runs September 1 to April 30. All hunters must sign a waiver prior to hunt.

Rose Hill Game Bird Preserve

19202 Batna Road, Culpeper, VA 22701

phone: (540) 423-1930

email: dhaight@rosehillfarm.org

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Chip Shot

74 Waterloo Street, Warrenton, VA 20186-3226
(540) 428-0066 ‎
chipshotonline.com

Chip Shot is a retail shop located in the historic district of Warrenton, Virginia. We carry a variety of clothing and gifts for both men and women. We feature Tommy Bahama clothing and also Tommy Bahama sunglasses, glassware, candles, fragrances and other gifts from this wonderful brand. We also carry Nike, Adidas, Bridgestone, A.L.O. workout wear, Loudmouth Golf and many other top manufacturers. Please visit us next time you are in Warrenton and also online. We would love to see you!!

Culpeper Country Club

2100 Country Club Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701-3377
(540) 825-1746 ‎
countryclubofculpeper.com

Fauquier Springs Country Club

9236 Tournament Rd, Warrenton, VA 20186-7848
(540) 347-4205 ‎
fauquiersprings.com

Golf Tour Trailer Management LLC

 5020 Lee Highway, Warrenton, VA 20187-2321
(540) 349-9761 ‎
golftourtrailer.com

• Brands: Callaway Cleveland Cobra Mizuno Adams Ping Taylor Made Titleist Tour Edge Rife Golf Pride Lamkin Winn Accra Nippon Fujikura Grafalloy True Temper Diamana UST Heavy Putter Odyssey Clicgear Carts ‎    
   
• Payment Accepted: Visa‎, MasterCard‎, Amex‎, Discover‎, Check‎, Cash ‎    
   
• Products: Professional Club Fitting Golf Instruction Full Retail Golf Shop Club Repair Driving Range Practice Greens/Bunkers Grass Tees/Mats Heated/Covered Stalls ‎

Kastle Greens Golf Club

Fauquier, Virginia
(540) 788-3144 ‎
golfkastlegreens.com

Prince William Golf Course

Prince William, Virginia
(703) 754-7111 ‎
princewilliamgolf.com

Robert Trent Jones Golf Club

1 Turtle Point Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 754-4050 ‎
rtjgc.com

Located in Virginia on the shores of beautiful Lake Manassas, Robert Trent Jones Golf Club offers one of the finest membership experiences in the world. Our spectacular golf course has hosted four President's Cups since the Club was established in 1991. We invite you to peruse our site and learn more about why membership in our Club is so revered.

South Wales Golf Course

18363 Golf Lane
Jeffersonton, VA 22724
(540) 937-3250 ‎

Stonewall Golf Club

15601 Turtle Point Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-5101 ‎
stonewallgolfclub.com

African American Historic Association  

http://www.aahafauquier.org/

4243 Loudoun Avenue, The Plains, VA 20198
(540) 253-7488 ‎

The Afro American Historical Association of Fauquier County (AAHA) owes its birth to two daughters of Fauquier County named Karen in 1992. Our beautiful county is the birthplace of at least eight consecutive generations of Karen Hughes White’s family. Karen King Lavore, though not born in Fauquier, also traces her family roots from the fine soil of this great county.

When AAHA launched her maiden voyage at the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Morgantown, Virginia, she was sailing in familiar waters; the ancestors of Mrs. White and Mrs. Lavore found refuge and religion in this local congregation.

Since this initial presentation, the work of AAHA is being recognized throughout Virginia and the Washington Metropolitan area. Publications of AAHA are distributed nationally, requests for research assistance are received often, and its founders are invited to participate in religious, educational and genealogical programs. Although AAHA membership includes persons presently living in other parts of the United States, most members trace their roots back to Fauquier County.

AAHA is an organization designed for the purpose of teaching a complete and accurate history of the United States by including the influences of African Americans, Native Americans of both North and South America, and European Americans. Though our base is in Fauquier County, we have not limited our holdings and interests in this area. Our library houses books that include European and American classics, U.S. history, texts about native Americans and African-Americans. The merging of these peoples has led to the creation of a rich American mosaic. Our primary goal is to document the African experience in and upon our America and America’s interaction with the Africans. Our view of history is uniquely American – a culture of many colors. We teach this history in a non-biased approach that includes all ethnic and cultural groups.

Further, our mission includes the creation of a network for persons with similar interest by making available to those interested in local history and tracing their family roots. AAHA promotes and publishes scholarly research. The facility is open to the public for tours, research and study. This Resource Center houses a museum, reference and research library pertaining to the African American way of life. Avenues to locate and support the preservation and restoration of historic landmarks relative to the African American Culture in Fauquier County, Virginia, is of high priority. Cultural events and educational seminars are held throughout the year.

The work of our organization serves as an educational tool for the entire Fauquier County community and outlying areas. Visitors to our Center have all given favorable comments as to its excellent collection, its atmosphere for study and research and to the assistance offered by its staff.

Battle of Cedar Mountain

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THE CONFEDERATE ARMIES had successfully blocked General McClellan's Peninsula Campaign in battles around Richmond in July 1862. Thus, McClellan was withdrawing his battered divisions from that area, while General Pope was driving his Union Army south along the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. Crawford and Bank's advance divisions had already secured the town of Culpeper, unaware that Stonewall Jackson was bringing his army of 24,000 (three divisions under A.P. Hill, Winder and Ewell) north from Gordonsville to halt Pope's advance.

On August 9, 1862, the two opposing armies clashed 6 miles south of Culpeper in an area known as Cedar Mountain, along the banks of a little stream called Cedar Run. Here, the only recorded time in the war, Jackson drew his sword. The Confederate Army was victorious. On the morning of August 11, the Federal Troops under a flag of truce requested permission to treat their wounded and bury their dead. That night, under the cover of darkness, Jackson withdrew across the Rapidan and Robinson Rivers, from whence he had come. The Battle of Cedar Mountain was over. Nineteen days later, Jackson defeated Pope's army at the second Battle of Manassas. For more information on the Battle of Cedar Mountain, visit www.friendsofcedarmountain.org.

• The Gate/Jackson on the Field: Jackson rallied his panic-stricken men near this point after Union attacks shattered the Confederate line.
   
• The Confederate Line: Christopher C. Augur's Union attack started from this point, and traversed a cornfield to strike the Confederate line.
   
• Crawford's Attack: Samuel W. Crawford's Union attack struck Jackson's line in this area. When Crawford fell back to his original line, four companies of the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry dashed across this area in a rare ill-fated mounted cavalry charge against infantry.
   
• Mitchell's Station Road: The Union line ran along the Mitchell's Station Road, now Rte. 649. Union artillery along the road shelled the Confederates across the fields, but took terrible fire from Confederate artillery advantageously located on the shoulder of Cedar Mountain.
   
• Augur's Attack: The Cedar Run Creek lent its name to this battle. It was here that Augur's attack started.
   
• Last Confederate Line: Confederates drove Nathaniel P. Banks' Union troops from the Mitchell's Station Road past the Cedar Run Baptist church, which sits on its wartime foundation.

CAMPAIGN OF SECOND MANASSAS

Location: 38° 40.349′ N, 77° 58.459′ W. Marker is near Amissville, Virginia, in Rappahannock County. Marker is on Lee Highway (U.S. 211) east of Holly Springs Road / Weaver Road (County Route 639), on the right when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amissville VA 20106, United States of America. 

Here, J.E.B. Stuart, raiding around Pope’s army, turned northeast, August 22, 1862. He passed through Warrenton and went on to Catlett’s Station, where he captured some of Pope’s wagons, in one of which were found Pope’s order book and uniform.

Corbin's Crossroads

Marker is located at the Amissville Baptist Church.
Marker is at or near this postal address: 776 Viewtown Road, Amissville VA 20106

Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia crossed the Potomac River to Virginia and camped at Bunker Hill in the northern Shenandoah Valley after the September 17, 1862, Battle of Antietam. Union Gen. George B. McClellan and the Army of the Potomac slowly pursued, despite President Abraham Lincoln’s demands for speed. At the end of October, Lee ordered Gen. J.E.B. Stuart’s cavalry to screen the infantry’s march south to Culpeper County. Stuart succeeded in a series of running fights with Union Gen. Alfred Pleasonton’s cavalrymen. Lee’s army escaped and Lincoln replaced McClellan with Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside.

The last cavalry fight occurred here. Stuart and his cavalry moved north from Rixeyville early in the morning of November 10, along with Maj. John Pelham’s Stuart Horse Artillery and Gen. Carnot Posey’s 16th Mississippi Infantry. They attacked part of Union Gen. Samuel D. Sturgis’s infantry division at Corbin’s Crossroads half a mile south of here and pushed the Federals north. About 4 P.M., Union Gen. James Nagle’s infantry brigade flanked Stuart’s forces here. Stuart ordered a withdrawal south to Culpeper County as more Union infantrymen approached but had his men fire on them to “punish their impudence.” When the Federals returned fire, one bullet “punished” Stuart instead, clipping his famous moustache. Maj. Heros von Borcke, a Prussian who was an aide to Stuart, told the story that evening in Culpeper to Lee and his staff, who “were all greatly amused at the loss [of] a personal ornament upon which they knew our cavalry leader greatly prided himself.”

Other nearby markers

At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Campaign of Second Manassas (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Campaign of Second Manassas (approx. 1.2 miles away); Culpeper County / Rappahannock County (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Campaign of Second Manassas (approx. 4.2 miles away); Stuart's Ride Around Pope (approx. 5.2 miles away); Twilight of Slavery (approx. 5.2 miles away); Second Manassas Campaign (approx. 5.2 miles away); Little Fork Church (approx. 5.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Amissville

Fauquier Heritage Society  

4110 Winchester Road, Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 364-3440 ‎

Fauquier Historical Society  

10 Ashby Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-5525 ‎
fauquierhistory.com

John S Mosby Museum Foundation  

33 North Calhoun Street, Warrenton, VA 20186-3355
(540) 351-1600 ‎

Manassas National Battlefield Park

511 Sudley Road
Manassas, VA 20109

From Washington D.C. and Points East:  Travel west on I-66 to Exit 47B, Route 234 North (Sudley Road).  Proceed through the first traffic light. The entrance to the Henry Hill Visitors Center is on the right, just past the Northern Virginia Community College.

From Points North:  Travel south on I-95 to the Capital Beltway (Route 495).  Travel west towards Silver Springs, MD.  Continue on the Beltway for approximately 10 miles, crossing the Potomac river into Virginia.  Take the exit for I-66 west to Manassas.  Take Exit 47B, Route 234 North (Sudley Road).  Proceed through the first traffic light. The entrance to the Henry Hill Visitors Center is on the right, just past the Northern Virginia Community College.

From Points South:  Travel north on I-95 to Exit 152, Route 234. Turn left at the traffic light on to Route 234 North (Sudley Road).  Stay on Business Route 234 (do not take the by-pass) and travel for approximately 20 miles just beyond the city of Manassas.  The entrance to the Henry Hill Visitors Center is located on the right, just past the entrance to the Northern Virginia Community College.

From Points West: Travel east on I-66 to Exit 47, Route 234 North (Sudley Road).  Turn left on Route 234 and proceed through the first traffic light.  The entrance to the Henry Hill Visitors Center is on the right, just past the Northern Virginia Community College.

History

Cheers rang out in the streets of Washington on July 16, 1861 as Gen. Irvin McDowell’s army, 35,000 strong, marched out to begin the long-awaited campaign to capture Richmond and end the war. It was an army of green recruits, few of whom had the faintest idea of the magnitude of the task facing them. But their swaggering gait showed that none doubted the outcome. As excitement spread, many citizens and congressman with wine and picnic baskets followed the army into the field to watch what all expected would be a colorful show.

These troops were 90-day volunteers summoned by President Abraham Lincoln after the startling news of Fort Sumter burst over the nation in April 1861. Called from shops and farms, they had little knowledge of what war would mean. The first day’s march covered only five miles, as many straggled to pick blackberries or fill canteens.

McDowell’s lumbering columns were headed for the vital railroad junction at Manassas. Here the Orange and Alexandria Railroad met the Manassas Gap Railroad, which led west to the Shenandoah Valley. If McDowell could seize this junction, he would stand astride the best overland approach to the Confederate capital.

On July 18 McDowell’s army reached Centreville. Five miles ahead a small meandering stream named Bull Run crossed the route of the Union advance, and there guarding the fords from Union Mills to the Stone Bridge waited 22,000 Southern troops under the command of Gen. Pierre G.T. Beauregard. McDowell first attempted to move toward the Confederate right flank, but his troops were checked at Blackburn’s Ford. He then spent the next two days scouting the Southern left flank. In the meantime, Beauregard asked the Confederate government at Richmond for help. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, stationed in the Shenandoah Valley with 10,000 Confederate troops, was ordered to support Beauregard if possible. Johnston gave an opposing Union army the slip and, employing the Manassas Gap Railroad, started his brigades toward Manassas Junction. Most of Johnston’s troops arrived at the junction on July 20 and 21, some marching directly into battle.

On the morning of July 21, McDowell sent his attack columns in a long march north towards Sudley Springs Ford. This route took the Federals around the Confederate left. To distract the Southerners, McDowell ordered a diversionary attack where the Warrenton Turnpike crossed Bull Run at the Stone Bridge. At 5:30a.m. the deep-throated roar of a 30-pounder Parrott rifle shattered the morning calm, and signaled the start of the battle.

McDowell’s new plan depended on speed and surprise, both difficult with inexperienced troops. Valuable time was lost as the men stumbled through the darkness along narrow roads. Confederate Col. Nathan Evans, commanding at the Stone Bridge, soon realized that the attack on his front was only a diversion. Leaving a small force to hold the bridge, Evans rushed the remainder of his command to Matthews Hill in time to check McDowell’s lead unit. But Evans’ force was too small to hold back the Federals for long.

Soon brigades under Barnard Bee and Francis Bartow marched to Evans’ assistance. But even with these reinforcements, the thin gray line collapsed and Southerners fled in disorder toward Henry Hill. Attempting to rally his men, Bee used Gen. Thomas J. Jackson’s newly arrived brigade as an anchor. Pointing to Jackson, Bee shouted, “There stands Jackson like a stone wall! Rally behind the Virginians!” Generals Johnston and Beauregard then arrived on Henry Hill, where they assisted in rallying shattered brigades and redeploying fresh units that were marching to the point of danger.

About noon, the Federals stopped their advance to reorganize for a new attack. The lull lasted for about an hour, giving the Confederates enough time to reform their lines. Then the fighting resumed, each side trying to force the other off Henry Hill. The battle continued until just after 4p.m., when fresh Southern units crashed into the Union right flank on Chinn Ridge, causing McDowell’s tired and discouraged soldiers to withdraw.

At first the withdrawal was orderly. Screened by the regulars, the three-month volunteers retired across Bull Run, where they found the road to Washington jammed with the carriages of congressmen and others who had driven out to Centreville to watch the fight. Panic now seized many of the soldiers and the retreat became a rout. The Confederates, though bolstered by the arrival of President Jefferson Davis on the field just as the battle was ending, were too disorganized to follow up on their success. Daybreak on July 22 found the defeated Union army back behind the bristling defenses of Washington.

Museum of Culpeper

803 South Main Street, Culpeper, VA
(540) 829-1749 ‎
culpepermuseum.com

The Museum's complex, strategically located at the entrance to historic downtown Culpeper, includes a 4,000 sq. ft. Colonial Williamsburg designed brick facility housing the primary exhibit galleries, Museum Gift Shop and offices. On the Museum campus, visitors can also enjoy the Burgandine House, a fully restored 18th century log cabin. The grounds are complete with ample green space for picnicking and outdoor programs as well as a spacious parking area.

Culpeper County was cut off from Orange by an Act of the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1748, effective May 17, 1749, when the first county court convened. The original territory included what is now Culpeper, Madison (cut off from Culpeper in 1792), and Rappahannock (cut off in 1831).

Culpeper is a granddaughter of Spotsylvania County, from which Orange was formed in 1734, and great-granddaughter of Essex, from which Spotsylvania was taken in 1720. The county was named for Lord Thomas Culpeper, Colonial Governor of Virginia, 1680-83. He inherited his rights from his father, Lord John Culpeper, to whom King Charles II had given a large land grant.

Lord Thomas Culpeper's holdings, including all of the Northern Neck territory, were inherited by his daughter, Catherine, who married Lord Thomas Fairfax. Their son, the sixth Lord Fairfax, inherited the property and it was for him that the town of Culpeper, first called Fairfax, was named. Lord Fairfax's Virginia estate, comprising 5,282,000 acres, was confiscated by the colonists when the Revolutionary War began.

Lord Fairfax was the patron of young George Washington and engaged him at age 16 to survey his property in this area. In July, 1749, George Washington Gent., then 17, was commissioned by the College of William and Mary as surveyor for the new county of Culpeper. Roger Dixon was the first clerk of the court and served 23 years.

In the Culpeper Courthouse, on Oct. 21, 1765, 16 of the 20 members of the County Court of Culpeper, holding commissions as Justices of the Peace from King George III, resigned and relinquished their commissions in protest of the Stamp Act. Nine years later, the citizens of Culpeper held a mass meeting, fiercely condemned the British Parliament, and pledged themselves to defend their rights with their "lives and fortunes".

At the Virginia convention held May, 1775, in Richmond, the colony was divided into 16 districts and each district instructed to raise the discipline a battalion of men "to march at a minute's notice". Culpeper, Fauquier, and Orange, forming one district, raised a cadre of 350 men called the Culpeper Minute Men. Organized July 17, 1775, under a large oak tree in "Clayton's old field" (later known as Catalpa Farm), the Minute Men took part in the Battle of Great Bridge, the first Revolutionary battle on Virginia soil. The Culpeper Minute Men flag is inscribed with the words, "Liberty or Death" and "Don't Tread on Me".

In 1860 the Culpeper Minute Men were reorganized under the rattlesnake flag. The company's staff was organized under the same oak tree where the Minute Men of 1775 were formed. When war came the men were mustered in under Co. B, 13th Infantry. Other Culpeper companies organized for Confederate service were the Little Fork Rangers and Brandy Rifles.

A great deal of action took place in the county during the war, and several battles - notably Cedar Mountain and Brandy Station - and engagements were fought on Culpeper soil. Both armies marched through, fought, and camped in the county repeatedly during the four-year struggle. During the winter of 1863-64, Grant's Army of 100,000 men camped within its borders.

The Culpeper Minute Men were again mustered into service for the Spanish-American War but did not see active duty. In World War I the Minute Men company lost its identity as it was absorbed in the 116th Infantry, 29th Division.

The first railroad - the Orange and Alexandria - came to the county in 1852; first telephone, 1894.

In 1871, the first public school (one room) in the county was organized. School enrollment for the 1972-73 year was 4,765.

The 1970 census set the county's population at 18,218; one-third of the residents live in the Town of Culpeper. The county's population has increased by 6,000 during the past 20 years.

Situated in the rolling hills of Piedmont Virginia, Culpeper County rises from an elevation of 300 feet on the east and 600 feet on the west. It is bounded by the Rapidan River on the south and the Rappahannock on the north and is well watered by these and other rivers and streams. The temperature is moderate, with an average mean in January of 34.9 and in July of 75.9. Average annual precipitation is 40.98 inches.

Some 50 years ago, Culpeper was ranked as the second healthiest place in the United States, second only to Asheville, N.C. In 1971, the U.S. Department of the Interior designated the Culpeper-Warrenton area as one of the seven most desirable places in the nation to live.

The Battle of Brandy Station

19484 Brandy Road
Brandy Station, VA
(540) 727-7718

Directions to the Battlefield

Follow the directions and map carefully for a tour of the Brandy Station battlefield. please respect the rights of private landowners when visiting the field. To reach the battlefield from Fredericksburg or Chancellorsville, proceed west on Rt. 3 to Stevensburg, about 17 miles west of Chancellorsville. Turn right on Rt. 663 and go 3.8 miles to Brandy Station, where the main road will become Rt. 700. Follow Rt. 700 for only 0.2 mile. Turn left on Rt. 669 and go 0.1 mile. Turn left on Rt. 762. After traveling 0.5 mile, an historical marker (A) will be on the left side of the road. Another 1.5 miles farther, turn right on Rt. 342 and pull in the visitor parking area of the Virginia State Police area office.

Stop 1 - Grand Review Site. The site of two Confederate cavalry reviews, including the June 8th affair held for Robert E. Lee, occurred on the other side of the state police building. The fields trampled over by Southern horsemen were owned by the prominent Unionist John Minor Botts.

Turn left on Rt. 762 and backtrack to Brandy Station. Turn left on Rt. 663 and go 0.2 mile, carefully crossing Rt. 15/29. Turn right on Rt. 685 and go 0.3 mile, pulling off on the shoulder to the left, adjacent the carnival grounds.

Stop 2 - Gregg's Attack The ridge before you is Fleetwood Hill. The prominent building to your left is the Barbour house, called "Beauregard" (B). Gregg's lead brigade under Wyndham attacked over the ground in front of you -- primarily on the ground to the right of the road. Gunners of the 6th New York Light Artillery manning three cannon suffered heavy losses on the slight knoll (C) just across Flat Run.

Continue ahead for 0.6 mile and park on the right side of the road where steps lead up to a United Daughters of the Confederacy historical marker.

Stop 3 - Fleetwood Hill. Stuart's headquarters were on this site the eve of the battle, and it was here that H.B. McClellan ably directed reinforcements to counter Gregg's attack. While facing the marker, Kilpatrick's attack came from your left front, and the 1st Maine Regiment of that brigade charged all the way to the Barbour house 9B), at a time when General Robert E. Lee was observing the battle from the structure.

Continue straight ahead for 0.8 mile and turn left on Rt. 676. Then 06. down the road, Rt. 676 will turn to the left, and Rt. 677 will continue straight ahead. Follow Rt. 677 for 1.2 miles to a slight bend in the road. (Caution: The hard surface road will change to gravel, which can be muddy during wet weather.)

Stop 4 - Mortal Wounding of "Grimes" Davis This road continues across private property to Beverly's Ford. Buford's division, with "Grimes" Davis brigade in the lead, crossed the ford early on June 9th and advanced to this bend in the road, where it was assailed by "Grumble" Jones' Confederates. In the brief melee Davis was shot from the saddle. Startled and momentarily leaderless, Davis' men took cover, giving Stuart time to prepare a defensive line near St. James Church.

Turn around and drive 1.2 miles to the junction of Rt. 676. Turn right and go 0.2 mile, stopping at the far edge of the woods on your left.

Stop 5 - St. James Church. The church stood in the woods to your left-rear, and several pieces of Major Robert F. Beckham's horse artillery were posted here. The charge of the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry was made across the field to your right. "Rooney" Lee's Yew Ridge position (D) is visible in the distance to your left-front.

Select a place to turn around and return to the intersection of Rts. 676 and 677. Ahead of you, as you face the intersection, is Gee House Hill (E), another key Confederate artillery position during the battle

History

The Battle of Brandy Station was the largest cavalry battle ever fought on the North American continent. of the 20,000 soldiers involved, about 17,000 were of the mounted branch. Brandy Station is also the first battle of the war's most famous campaign - Gettysburg.

The Confederates had planned for June 9, 1863, to be a day of maneuver rather than of battle. Two of the army's three infantry corps were near Culpeper, six miles southwest of Brandy Station, poised to move into the Shenandoah Valley and thence up to Pennsylvania. Major General J.E.B. Stuart, at Brandy Station, was to screen this movement with his 9,5000-man cavalry division, while the remaining infantry corps held the attention of the Union Army at Fredericksburg, 35 miles southeast of Brandy Station.

The Federals knew that Confederate cavalry was around Culpeper, but its intelligence had not gathered information of the sizeable infantry force behind the horsemen. Army of the Potomac commander, Major General Joseph Hooker, interpreted the enemy's cavalry presence around Culpeper to be indicative of preparations for a raid of his army's supply lines. Accordingly, he ordered his Cavalry Corps commander, Brigadier General Alfred Pleasonton, to "break up Stuart's raid in its incipiency."

The Confederates apparently did not expect any harassment from the enemy cavalry, for the day before the important screening mission was scheduled to take place, the Southern troops conducted a grand review for General Robert E. Lee at Inlet Station, just two miles southwest of Brandy Station. Meanwhile, 8,000 Federal cavalryman organized into three divisions, and about 3,000 Northern infantryman were preparing to disrupt the Confederate plans.

About 4:30 a.m. on June 9th, Brigadier General John Buford's column on 5,500 soldiers splashed across the fog-shrouded Rappahannock River surprising the Confederate pickets at Beverly's Ford. Nearby Southern horsemen from Brigadier General William "Grumble" Jones' brigade, awakened by the sound of gunfire, rode into the fray partially dressed and often riding bareback. They struck Buford's leading brigade, commanded by Colonel Benjamin F. "Grimes" Davis, near a bend in the Beverly's Ford Road and temporarily checked its progress. In the fighting Davis was killed.

Davis' brigade had been stopped just short of where the Confederate Horse Artillery was camped and was vulnerable to capture. Cannoneers swung one or two guns into position and fired down the road at Buford's men, enabling the other pieces to escape and establish the foundation for the subsequent Confederate line. The artillery unlimbered at the Gee House and at St. James Church -- structures located on two knolls on either side of the Beverly's Ford Road.

Most of Jones' command rallied to the left of this Confederate artillery line, while Brigadier General Wade Hampton's brigade formed to the right. The 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry suffered the greatest casualties of any regiment participating in the battle, when it unsuccessfully charged across a field to the very muzzles of the guns at St. James Church.

Realizing that the Southern artillery blocking the direct route to Brandy Station was a force to be dislodged, Buford determined to anchor his right on the Hazel River and try to turn the Confederate left. But he found Brigade General W.H.F. "Rooney" Lee's brigade blocking his advance with some troops on a piece of high ground called Yew Ridge and some dismounted troopers positioned along a stone wall in front. After sustaining heavy losses, the Federals wrestled the stone wall away from the Confederates. Then, to the amazement of Buford's men, the Confederates began pulling back.

The Southerners were shifting to meet a new threat, adjusting to their second surprise of the day. Brigadier General David M. Gregg's Union division of about 2,800 men had orders to cross the Rappahannock at Kelly's Ford and proceed on roads leading directly into Brandy Station, but discovered his way blocked by Brigadier General Beverly Robertson's brigade. However, Gregg determined that another road network leading to the battlefield by a more circuitous route was completely unguarded. Following these roads, his lead brigade under Colonel Percy Wyndham arrived in Brandy Station about 11 a.m. Between Gregg and the battle taking place between Buford and Stuart was a prominent ridge called Fleetwood Hill. The eminence had been Stuart's headquarters, but the general was at the front and the only force on Fleetwood when Gregg arrived was a 6-pounder howitzer, which had been sent to the rear for want of reliable ammunition. Major Henry B. McClellan of Stuart's staff pressed this gun into service and sent a desperate plea to his chief for reinforcements. Wyndham meanwhile formed his men into line and charged up the western slope of Fleetwood. As he neared the crest, the lead elements of Jones' brigade, which had just withdrawn from St. James Church, rode over the crown.

Gregg's next brigade, led by Colonel Judson Kilpatrick, swung around east of Brandy Station and attacked up the southern end and the eastern slope of Fleetwood Hill, only to discover that their appearance coincided with the arrival of Hampton's Confederates. A series of confusing charges and countercharges swept back and forth across the hill. The Confederates cleared the hill for the final time, capturing three guns and inflicting 30 casualties among the 36 men of the 6th New York Light Artillery, which had attempted to give close-range support to the Federal cavalry

Colonel Alfred Duffie, with a small 1,2000-man division, was delayed by two Confederate regiments in the vicinity of Stevensburg and arrived on the field too late to participate in the action.

While Jones and Hampton withdrew from their initial positions to fight at Fleetwood Hill, "Rooney" Lee continued to confront Buford, falling back to the northern end of the hill. Reinforced by Colonel Thomas Munford, commanding the brigade of the ailing Fitzhugh Lee, "Rooney" Lee launched a counterattack against Buford at the same time as Pleasonton had called for a general withdrawal, and the battle was over.

Despite being surprised by his adversary twice in the same day, Stuart was able to retain the field. Union losses numbered 866; Confederate casualties were reported at 575. But the overwhelming superiority that the Confederate cavalry once enjoyed was gone.

The Cold War Museum  

7142 Lineweaver Road, Warrenton, VA 20187
(703) 273-2381 ‎
coldwar.org

Mission Statement: The Cold War Museum is dedicated to education, preservation, and research on the global ideological and political confrontations between East and West from the end of World War II.

Warren Heritage Society  

101 Chester Street, Front Royal, VA 22630-3322
(540) 636-1446 ‎
warrenheritagesociety.org

Children of America  

164 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186-3008
(540) 428-2880 ‎
childrenofamerica.com

Children of America provides childcare and daycare in a safe, educational and stimulating environment. COA is the leading private provider of early childhood care in the United States. - From the owner

Dharma & Leopold's  

11 Main Street, Warrenton, VA 20186-3419
(540) 341-3500 ‎
dharmaandleopolds.com

Earth, Glaze & Fire  

17 Main Street, Warrenton,, VA 20186
(540) 878-5701 ‎
earthglazefire.com

Paint your own pottery and ceramics in Old Town Warrenton, Virginia. Great family fun. Create memorable handmade gifts. Perfect for birthday parties, kids camps, office parties, girls' night out, - From the owner

Email‎: earthglazefire@gmail.com
Office parties‎: Corporate team-building
Boy scouts and girl scouts‎: fulfill pottery badge requirements
Handmade gifts‎: for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, holidays, special occasions
Learn to throw pottery‎: Wheel on premises
Pottery classes for kids and adults‎: three kilnsd on premise

Fauquier Hospital  

500 Hospital Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 316-5000 ‎
fauquierhospital.org

Admissions‎: 5,391
Full Time Licensed practical nurses‎: 8
Patient or Family Support Services‎: Chaplaincy/pastoral care services, Cancer services, Patient suppor...
Total Beds‎: 97 Total Beds
Operated by‎: Not-for-profit
Part Time Licensed practical nurses‎: 1

Festive Effects

 Marshall, VA
(703) 338-5661 (Mobile) ‎
festiveeffects.com

Balloon decorating, Balloon delivery, Advanced Balloon Twisting and Professional Face Painting In the N. VA, MD, and DC areas. - From the owner

Go Baby Go Travel  

3143 Running Quail Trail, Amissville, VA 20106
(540) 905-4758 ‎
gobabygotravel.com

Travel Agency specializing in family vacations, cruises, group travel, generational travel, Disney vacations, Disney itinerary planning and more. - From the owner

Jack & Jill Preschool and Child Care Center  

200 Green Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-2203 ‎
jackjillpreschool.com

We understand that your child comes to us with unique experiences, interests and learning styles. Our goal is to truly know your child well and use this knowledge to guide, support and motivate them. - From the owner

Kids Central Day Care  

1401 Old Fredericksburg Road, Culpeper, VA 22701-3519
(540) 829-2124 ‎

Kids First Daycare  

5420 Dumfries Road, Warrenton, VA 20187-4518
(540) 349-1794 ‎

Sports 4 Kids.Com  

332 W.Lee Highway PMB 98, Warrenton, VA, 20186, 20186
(540) 428-0042 ‎
sports4kids.com

Manassas National Battlefield  

6511 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109-2358
(703) 361-1339 ‎

Old Rag Mountain Hike

Directions: Follow Route 522 West from Culpeper toward Sperryville. Just before reaching Sperryville, turn left on Route 231 and travel south. Follow Route 231 for 8 miles. Turn right onto Route 601 and follow signs for the parking area. The parking lot is approximately 3 miles from Route 601.

Hiking Time: 5.5 hours plus a half hour for lunch
Elev. Gain: 2,510 ft

Resources:

• Shenandoah National Park
• Shenandoah National Park Old Rag Safety Video Guide
• Printable Topo Hike Map (PDF)
• Sperryville Weather Forecast
• Graphic Precip/Temp Forecast
• Current Weather Radar Loop (Java)
• Garmin (GDB), GPS eXchange (GPX) (What's this?)
• 3D View of Route!
• Old Rag Geology

The Old Rag Mountain hike in the Shenandoah National Park is one of the most popular hikes in the mid-Atlantic region. With many spectacular panoramic views, and one of the most challenging rock scrambles in the park, this circuit hike is a favorite of many hikers. But be prepared for the crowds. This is the only hike we give a star rating for solitude.

On the other hand, it's the only hike we give a star rating to for views. Many hikers also prefer to do this loop counterclockwise, thereby tackling the rock scramble on the Ridge Trail on the downhill. Either way, the rock scramble can be challenging, being both steep, and requiring climbing through cracks in the rock. The best bet to enjoy this great hike is to be at the trail head by 7 a.m. before all the crowds arrive.

From the lower Old Rag parking area walk 0.5 miles up SR600 where it veers left and in another 0.4 miles ends at the Old Rag closed upper parking area. Turn left uphill on the blue blazed Ridge Trail next to the closed gate. The trail will gradually increase in grade and make nine switch backs before reaching the first of many view points in 1.9 miles. From the first vista point to the west, the Ridge Trail will become more rocky before reaching the main easterly vista on the ridge in another 0.2 miles.

NOTE: From this point to the summit in 0.9 miles, the trail becomes a rock scramble with narrow passages, and several spots requiring hand over hand climbing.

From the easterly vista on the ridge start up the rock scramble, with the first obstacle a 12ft deep small crack in the rock. Climb to the bottom and follow it out to the left. Continue following the blue blazes passing around to the easterly side of the ridge and through another crack where the trail meets a small cliff. From here, the trail will become increasingly steep going through a small cave, before reaching the minor summit where the trail turns left. Be careful to follow the blue blazes, as there are several false trails that lead to overlooks.

After passing around the minor northerly summit, the trail becomes less steep, but still requires rock-hopping for most of the remaining 0.3 miles to the true summit, where there are several points with 360° views.

Continue south along the Ridge Trail now descending for 0.3 miles to the junction of the Saddle Trail and Byrd's Nest Shelter. Turn right descending on the blue blazed Saddle Trail, then in 0.6 miles pass the Old Rag Shelter. Both shelters are available for day use only. From the Old Rag Shelter the trail widens and follows a forestry road for the 0.4 miles to the intersection of the Berry Hollow Fire road (left), Old Rag Fire Road (straight), and Weakley Hollow Fire Road (right).

Turn right downhill on the yellow blazed Weakley Hollow Fire Road. In 1.2 miles pass the Robertson Mountain Trail, and in another 200 yards the Corbin Hollow Trail. Continue along the Weakley Hollow Fire Road the remaining 0.8 miles back to the upper parking area.

Prince William Forest Park  

Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 221-7181 ‎

White Oak Canyon

Directions: Pick up route 231 just south of Sperryville, headed south. At Etlan turn right on Rte 643 and about 4.5 miles down 643 turn right on Rte 600. 4.7 miles up Rte 600 is the parking lot on the left. (Lat:38.32305 Lon:-78.20862)

Hiking Time: 4.0 hours plus a half hour for lunch
Elev. Gain: 1,200 ft

Resources:

• Shenandoah National Park
• Printable Topo Hike Map (PDF)
• Sperryville Weather Forecast
• Graphic Precip/Temp Forecast
• Current Weather Radar Loop (Java)
• Garmin (GDB), GPS eXchange (GPX) (What's this?)
• 3D View of Route!

One of the best waterfall hikes in the Park. This hike isn't difficult and can easily be completed in under four hours. You can also see White Oak Canyon falls from a more difficult loop hike that also descends Cedar Run and starts at the bottom of the mountain. For a loop route see the WOC/CR hike.

Although this hike can be steep in sections it is still ok for younger children as the trail is well maintained and doesn't require any creek crossing without footbridges. Being one of the most popular hikes in the park it can be very busy in the peak seasons of spring and fall.

Start on a gentle grade downhill on the White Oak Canyon Trail and cross the Limberlost Trail in 0.3 miles. Continue downhill and re-crossing the Limberlost Trail and coming to the first footbridge footbridge in another 0.3 miles.

White Oak Run is now off to your left. As you get closer to the main falls, 1.0 miles after crossing the footbridge, White Oak Road will come in from your right.

Turn left over the footbridge and continue downhill for another 200 yards to arrive at the best waterfall overlook in the park and a great place for a picnic lunch.

To return just retrace your route.

Hartland Orchards  

3064 Hartland Lane, Markham, VA 22643
(540) 364-2316 ‎
hartlandorchard.com

Jenkins Orchards  

355 Yancey Rd, Woodville, VA 22749-1713
(540) 987-8192 ‎

Lee's Orchards

65 Orchard Ln, Washington, VA 22747-2121
(540) 675-3201 ‎

Marker-Miller Orchards Opequon  

3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 662-1391 ‎
markermillerorchards.com

Middleburg Christmas Tree Farm  

Christmas Tree Lane, Round Hill, VA 20141
(540) 554-8625 ‎

Middleburg Christmas Tree Farm is a cut your own Christmas tree farm located on Unison Road near Middleburg, VA. Come and enjoy beautiful country scenery and a traditional holiday experience. - From the owner

Email‎: info@middleburgxmastrees.com
Provided for free‎: Saws, tree carts to carry the trees, twine to tie down your tree, bows and greenery
Payment accepted‎: Cash‎, Check

Rinker Orchards, Inc.  

1156 Marlboro Road, Stephens City, VA 22655
(540) 869-1499 ‎

Stribling Orchard Inc  

11587 Poverty Hollow Lane, Markham, VA 22643
(540) 364-3040 ‎
striblingorchard.com

Sunset Hills Farm  

105 Christmas Tree Lane, Washington, VA 22747-1904
(540) 987-8804 ‎
sunsethillsfarm.com

24 Crows

650 Zachary Taylor Highway
Flint Hill, VA 22627
540.675.1111

24 Crows is an art gallery, and coffee and gift shop, featuring local artists and unique items from Heidi and Vinnie's travels and visits to regional craft shows. Enjoy freshly baked scones, ice cream and a delicious lunch menu of homemade soups and sandwiches Wednesday through Sunday.

Hours: W-Sa, 8:30 am-5 pm; Su, 9 am-4 pm; lunch hours W-Su, 11:30 am-2:30 pm

24Crows@gmail.com

Antique Tables Made Daily Inc.

12018 A Lee Highway
Sperryville, VA 22740

Custom-made farm tables from mountain lumber. Every table branded, signed and dated. Old-fashioned craftsmanship and service.

Hours: M-Sa, 10 am-5 pm
www.antiquetables.com
antiquetables@verizon.net
800.413.2459

Beech Spring Farm & Gifts

11600 Lee Highway
Sperryville, VA 22740

We are a fourth generation family business showcasing an eclectic collection of gifts highlighting Polish pottery. We house Northern Virginia's LARGEST QUILT OUTLET. Our renowned fruit stand has the best of cider, preserves, jellies and honey, and the finest apple and fruit butters. Seasonal local fruit. Open year round. 2 miles west of Sperryville on Route 211.

Hours: open year-round; M-Su, 10 am-6 pm
www.beechspringgiftsandquilts.com

beechspringgiftshop@verizon.net
540.987.8704

Buckland Farm Market

(540) 341-4739

Clark Brothers Gun Shop  

10016 James Madison Highway, Warrenton, VA 20186-7820
(540) 439-8988 ‎
clarkbrosguns.com

Decorxpress Balloons  

406 North Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701-2606
(540) 727-8432 ‎
decorxpress.com

 Languages Spoken‎ : English
 Products Sold‎ : Balloons‎, Foil/mylar‎, Tables‎, Chairs‎, Centrepieces‎, Bouquets‎, Inflators
 Awards‎:  The good egg award of culpeper‎
 Brands Sold‎:  Qualatex‎, Anagram‎, Rubbermaid‎, Samsonite‎, Malmrich‎, Sikagwa‎, Unique ‎, Hallmark‎, Cosco
Year Established‎: 2005
Emergency phone‎: 5402195481

Edens Natural Food Market

(703) 753-2302

Grapevine Inc  

389 West Shirley Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186-3113
(540) 349-4443 ‎
grapevinewine.com

Warrenton Shopping Center  

Warrenton, VA 20186

Waterloo Station Shopping Center  

Warrenton, VA 20186

Cinema Paradiso Movie Rentals  

343 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747
(540) 675-3410 ‎

Fauquier Community Theatre  

4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-8760 ‎

Fauquier Community Theatre  

4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 349-8760 ‎

Highland Center For the Arts  

597 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186-2007
(540) 878-2700 ‎
highlandschool.org

Old Rag Photography

29 Main Street, Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-9400 ‎

Page Twin Theatre  

33 East Main Street, Luray, VA 22835-1902
(540) 743-4444 ‎

Regal Cinemas Culpeper Stadium 4  

210 South Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-7209 ‎
regmovies.com

Royal Cinemas  

117 E Main St # 1, Front Royal, VA 22630-3361
(540) 635-6080 ‎
royal-cinemas.com

State Theater Foundation  

311 South Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701-3115
(540) 727-7979 ‎
culpepertheatre.org

The Châteauville Foundation  

663 Castleton View Road, Castleton, VA 22716
(540) 937-4969 ‎
chateauville.org

The Theatre at Washington, Virginia

The Theatre
291 Gay Street
P.O. Box 322
Washington VA 22747
Phone (540) 675-1253
E-mail TheatreVA@aol.com
Web: http://www.theatre-washington-va.com

The Theatre at Washington, Virginia, is located in the county seat of Rappahannock County, about 65 miles from Washington, D.C., in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The town was laid out by George Washington when he was a youthful surveyor’s assistant. In recent years the town has been put on the map in a different sense -- as the home of the famous Inn at Little Washington.

The Theatre presents a wide variety of professional musical and dramatic performances, usually on weekends and often for one or two performances only.

Wayside Theatre  

400 Kendrick Lane, Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 869-1776 ‎
waysidetheatre.org

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Copper Fox Distillery

9 River Lane, Sperryville, VA
(540) 987-8554 
copperfox.biz

Copper Fox Distillery was formed in January of 2000. In the years prior the seed of an idea planted in my brain on how you could make a distinct and wonderful whisky by using special fruitwood peat, and fruitwood barrels in the traditional whisky making process. The seed germinated as I explored most all the distilleries in the U.S. and the more I took in, the more I thought my ideas could work. By spring of 2000 I decided I needed to go to Scotland, home of over 130 distilleries and some of the best whisky in the world. The seed sprouted and began digging in its roots. My Scotland trip was magical and inspirational beyond belief. I walked through rainbows, climbed castle walls, and met some of the nicest, most helpful people you could ever want to know.

I came away with three things:

1. a great appreciation of the skill, passion, dedication and perseverance,
2. a reinforced conviction that my ideas were in fact new to the whisky world, and unique enough that we could make a commercially viable, distinct product,
3. an offer for a 6 week internship at Bowmore Distillery on Islay.

The little seed was now a sapling and Bowmore was a huge learning experience. It is one of the few distilleries in the world that still malt their own barley. They gave me a cottage with the front door in the town and the back door into the distillery. I worked a piece of each 3 shifts, six days a week. I absorbed all I could, took notes, talked to all the men that combined held more than a century of whiskey making experience. Of course I'm proud of our innovations, but I am keenly aware of the fact that I'm standing on the shoulders of a great many courageous, passionate and brilliant individuals and I try to be ever thankful for the trail they blazed.

After Scotland (fall 2000) it was time to come home continue with experiments, get a business plan on paper, and start turning the plan into action. Copper Fox Distillery Enterprises, L.L.C. was formed and we entered into a contract to purchase an existing Virginia distillery. As part of the purchase plan we agreed to develop a new product under their license using my ideas, labor, grain and barrels. This was launched into the marketplace as “Copper Fox Whiskey” in early spring of 2003. It was the first Applewood chip-aged whisky in the world. By fall the product had achieved some modest success and a loyal following.

By the fall of 2004 we located contracted and received local zoning approval for our current facility in Sperryville. Jan 1, 2005, we moved in and began constructing our still and processing equipment. We malted our first batch of barley in November 2005 and in Jan 2006 we fired up the still for the first time. This, at last, was a product that embodied my main innovations:

1. the flavoring of the malt using the smoke of selected, smoldering fruitwoods (instead of peat), and
2. using hand chipped and toasted fruitwood chips in the aging process to add a range of natural flavors that was not only new, but fantastic to the taste.

The raw Single malt spirit was brought forth and we knew it was very good. The name “Wasmund’s Single Malt Whisky” was chosen for obvious reasons. In August 2006 we bottled our first batch.

Our seed of an idea had grown to finally bear its first sweet fruit. As I wrote some years ago, “At Copper Fox, we have a particular passion for whisky.” The story continues— I hope you can be a part of it by raising a glass every now and then and sharing our passion with your friends!

Cheers!

Rick Wasmund

Gadino Cellars

Virginia Wine

Gadino Cellars
GPS coordinates 38.69073544820042, -78.16712379455566
92 Schoolhouse Road
Washington, Virginia 22747
(540)987-9292
http://www.gadinocellars.com/

Slip away for a few hours to the quiet and beautiful countryside of Rappahannock County, VA and become part of Gadino Cellars La Famiglia. Relax with our assortment of fine wines, gourmet cheeses and local sausage in our Italian-inspired tasting room or on our sun-splashed deck overlooking the year round gardens, our vineyards and the enchanting Blue Ridge Mountains. Furthering the Italian experience during your visit, we have two regulation size Bocce Ball Courts to enhance your "wining" pleasure.

Gray Ghost Vineyards

Virginia Wine

Gray Ghost Vineyards
14706 Lee Highway
Amissville VA 20106
For more information: 540-937-4869
Fax number: 540-937-5091
www.grayghostvineyards.com

Gray Ghost, a family owned and operated winery, is placing Virginia on the international wine map by producing internationally acclaimed wines from immaculate vineyards. All grapes are hand-picked and wine is aged in premium oak barrels. Full-bodied reds are unfiltered and lighter-styled wines are fermented at lower temperatures to enhance fruit character. This emphasis on quality resulted in Gray Ghost being named "Best of the East" by Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine four consecutive years!

A visit to Gray Ghost offers a knowledgeable staff, southern hospitality, beautiful picnic grounds and spacious indoor facilities. Ask about Gray Ghost's famous winery events, entertaining tours and the most popular volunteer harvest program in the state!

Hume Vineyards

Hume Virginia

5396 WASHWRIGHT ROAD
HUME, VIRGINIA 22639
540- 364-2587
INFO@HUMEVINEYARDS.COM
Web: http://www.humevineyards.com/

Hume Vineyards is about creating outstanding wines based on a spirit of innovation and experimentation. Focused on small, hand-crafted lots, our wines embody the individuality of the Virginia Piedmont. Located on a 50-acre historic farm from the 1880s, our tasting room provides an intimate wine experience where you can learn about our wines and farming practices directly from the owners/viticulturists/winemakers. We provide plenty of outdoor seating and picnic grounds within sipping distance of the vineyards. We may be hard to find, but are worth the detour.

Linden Vineyards  

3708 Harrels Corner Rd, Linden, Virginia 22642
(540) 364-1997 ‎
lindenvineyards.com

Little Washington Winery

Mediterranean Cellars LLC

 8295 Falcon Glen Road, Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 428-1984 ‎
mediterraneancellars.com

Molonlave Vineyards

10075 Lees Mill Road
Warrenton, VA 20186
Phone (540) 439-5460
Fax (540) 439-5461
info@molonlavevineyards.com

History

The origin of our name, “Molon Lave” is a historic ancient Greek phrase that dates back to the year 480 BC, at the Battle of Thermopylae. This epic battle took place between a few thousand Greek soldiers, and thousands and thousands of invading forces, who greatly outnumbered the Greeks. The leader of the invading force, in an effort to coerce the Greeks into surrender, encouraged King Leonidas, the leader of the 300 Spartans, to surrender and give up their weapons. Leonidas’ response? “Molon Lave”, which means “Come and Get Them”. According to historians, the result of that battle has helped to shape western civilization into what it is today. It is a phrase that has inspired throughout the centuries  a sense of dignity and pride, and a way of perceiving life. 

After six years of hard work and determination, and a lifelong passion, Molon Lave Vineyards is a dream come true for the Papadopoulos family.   Originally from  Greece, where grapes and wine have been part of the culture for centuries, Louizos, a fourth generation jeweler,  located in Northern Virginia, presents a fusion of European winemaking traditions melded with grapes grown in the State. Only an hour’s drive from where it all began with Thomas Jefferson, Virginia, the first State to embrace growing grapevines,  has become one of the most notable states in the nation for fine quality wines.

Our vineyard consists of nine acres on which we grow Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Viognier, Chambourcin,  Riesling, and Pinot Gris.  Our goal is to plant up to twenty acres in the next couple of years. 

Our award-winning Winemaker, Louis Papadopoulos, and owner of Mediterranean Cellars has made wine for all of his adult life and brings his experience and eclectic taste to the Molon Lave team.

Tastings & Tours

Daily Tastings: Molon Lave Vineyards is open for wine tastings from 11 AM until 6 PM daily. The tasting fee is $5.00 per person.

Group Tastings: Our daily tastings are also available for groups.  In addition, we also offer the option for group tastings to include a full wine tasting, a glass of wine, and a signature wineglass, for $ 19.00 per person.
So that we can accommodate all of our visitors , we kindly request that groups of six or more call in advance.

Barrel Room Tastings:  Barrel room tastings are held occasionally.  These tastings require a minimum of ten people, and will be held  privately in our barrel room. The tasting fee is $ 30.00 per person and includes a full wine tasting, a glass of wine, and a signature glass.  Please check with us for available dates.

If you would like to schedule a winery tour/vineyard tour for your group (depending on the season), please make the request at the time of your reservation.

Our Wines

White Wines

• Chardonnay
• Vidal Blanc
• Vidal Blanc Semi-Sweet

Red Wines

• Merlot
• Chambourcin
• Cabernet Franc
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Autumn Nectar
• Katie’s Charm

Rose Wines

• Kokineli:  Kokineli is a traditional Greek rose table wine, and is reminiscent in its flavor of Retsina; this Kokineli maintains the color of the rose wine, and the flavor is a truly unique one.  Traditionally made with pine resin in Greece, our Kokineli has a distinct dry herbal taste, one that is all its own.

Our winery displays sculpted wood furniture, antique wine making equipment, warm Mediterranean décor, to provide a friendly, sophisticated atmosphere for your visit. You and your guests will fall in love with the breathtaking views of the pond, vineyards and Virginia countryside dotted with horses. The sounds of soft Mediterranean jazz, the inviting aromas of wood and wine, and the soft gentle lighting will provide the perfect ambience for your next gathering! For information about weddings and hosting private events at the winery, please email us at info@molonlavevineyards.com or call the winery at (540) 439-5460.

Narmada Winery

Amissville Virginia

43 Narmada Lane
Amissville, Virginia 20106-4170,
Phone: 540-937-8215
Web: http://www.narmadawinery.com

Here at Narmada Winery, we would like to keep up with Thomas Jefferson’s belief that every venture in horticulture should be journaled. The property was purchased in 1999 with the winery opening in 2009.

Narmada welcomes group or individual tours and tastings. Individual tastings are $7 and will include 10 wines and a glass to take with you. ($5 if you choose not to take your glass) For groups of six or more a tasting fee of $12 will include a tour of the winery, 10 wines, and a glass to take with. ($10 if you choose not to take your glass)

Oasis Winery  

14141 County Road 635, Hume, VA 22639-1724
oasiswine.com

Philip Carter Winery

Philip Carter Winery of Virginia
4366 Stillhouse Road
Hume, VA 22639

Phone Number:
540-364-1203

E-mail:
info@pcwinery.com

Web Site:
www.pcwinery.com

There are few places that can boast the depth of American wine history that Philip Carter Winery reflects. The family carries a two hundred and fifty year legacy dating back to 1762 as producers of the first internationally recognized fine wines in America. Located in Hume, Virginia, Philip Carter Winery is seated on 27 acres among rolling hills and vineyards in the heart of Fauquier County's Wine Country.

Rappahannock Cellars

Rappahannock Cellars
14437 Hume Road
Huntly, VA 22640

Phone Number:
540-635-9398

E-mail:
winery@rappahannockcellars.com

Web Site:
http://www.rappahannockcellars.com

Recognizing the promise in Virginia wines, we moved our family’s winery from California to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of Virginia’s hunt country, in Rappahannock County. Here in Virginia we continue to create rich and elegant wines dedicated to the winegrower’s art. Open daily year-round since 2001, we have established ourselves as a leader at the forefront of the Virginia wine industry. Our experienced wine making team, coupled with careful tending of the vineyard and exacting knowledge of the cellar, is producing exquisite, internationally recognized wines. Whether it’s wine tasting, touring, or celebrating a special occasion, we strive to make your visit to our tasting room a memorable experience. Our wines are poured in distinct glasses, showcasing our white, red and dessert wines, and your tasting includes a bottle of locally produced Tumai spring water. And as a family owned business, don’t be surprised to be served by one of our own. So visit us soon and enjoy the warmth and hospitality that only a family nurtured winery can provide. Rappahannock Cellars is open year around. Come, taste, and enjoy Virginia wine at its finest. Rappahannock Cellars - Revolutionizing Virginia Wine

Stillhouse Distillery at Belmont Farm

13490 Cedar Run Road
Culpeper VA 22701
540.825.3207

http://www.virginiawhiskey.com

For more than four centuries our forefathers have been producing fresh whiskey in the hills of Virginia. Now, for the last 30 years, this once elusive drink is available for all to enjoy.

Until 30 years ago, whiskey for popular consumption, had been made in column stills, handling thousands of gallons per hour. Only at Belmont Farm, our whiskey is produced in a genuine solid copper pot still. While others may be flooding the market, our pot still whiskey is slow and handled with care, to preserve all of the aroma and taste of a fine fresh whiskey. Our copper pot still is truly the secret of our whiskey.

On our farm, we grow our own corn, harvest it, store it, and grind it, in preparation for our whiskey. We add only choice malt to our corn meal, which is cooked in our stainless steel cooker. We are proud of our yeast preparation in our stainless steel yeast tank, which is carefully stirred and watched. We follow a unique family recipe to cook the corn mash. After cooking is completed, the mash is sent to copper fermentation tanks for four days. The fermented mash is then sent to our 2000 gallon copper pot still and is distilled. (This copper pot still was constructed in 1930. Although this form of whiskey production had been abandoned in the United States, we at Belmont Farm have dedicated ourselves to the continuation of pot still whiskey). Once the whiskey leaves the pot still, it then proceeds to the doubler where it is further distilled, to increase the proof and insure our quality product. The whiskey is now ready to be bottled and is sent to the bottling room, where it is prepared for shipment.

Our operation at Belmont Farm Distillery is family owned and operated. It is with great pride that our family at Belmont Farm has chosen to preserve a national tradition of copper pot still fresh whiskey "KOPPER KETTLE".  Visit our contact page for directions and contact information. History of Belmont Farm
Belmont Farm was an old English Land Grant in 1836.  During the Civil War, Belmont Farm was occupied by the North and was involved in the Battle of Cedar Mountain.  Nearly 3,000 soldiers were killed in one day.  Upon the North's departure, the main house was burned to the ground.  During the great Depression a tenant house was built on the property that lasted until 1975 when it was replaced with the present brick Colonial home. 
 
Belmont Farm, today, consists of 195 acres of estate grown corn, wheat and barley, which is used to produce our fine whiskey.  Also, produced on the farm is hay for the cattle and horses.

Unicorn Winery

Amissville Virginia

Unicorn Winery
489 Old Bridge Road
Amissville, Virginia 20106
(540) 349-5885
Web: http://www.unicornwinery.com/

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Unicorn Winery specializes in producing premium Virginia varietal wines. Stop in sometime and take a stroll through the vineyard while you enjoy a glass of one of our award-winning wines. Picnic down on the banks of the Rappahannock river or relax on the deck overlooking our scenic koi-stocked pond. Our fully stocked wineshop features unique and hard to find wine accessories as well as bottles and cases of our delicious vintages.