SAR Culpeper Minute Men Chapter

09/03/2026

A secret mission. A staged desertion. A plot to capture Benedict Arnold.

In 1780, Gen. George Washington and Henry "Light-Horse Harry" Lee picked Loudoun County's Sgt. Maj. John Champe for a top-secret mission: capture Benedict Arnold to bring him to justice.

To pull it off, Champe staged a desertion and soon entered British Army undercover. When a last-minute change of ruined the plans to capture Arnold, Champe pivoted and spent months gathering vital intelligence before escaping back to his unit in 1781.

Want the full story behind Champe's daring, covert mission? Join us on September 17 at 7:00pm at Loudoun Museum! David Welker, historian of the Sgt Maj John Champe Chapter SAR, brings to life the story of Champe through his first-person interpretation. Free admission, RSVP encouraged: bit.ly/johnchampe

Image: Currier & Ives, c.1876 / Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs

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09/02/2026

Revolutionary War Major General, and later Governor, “Light Horse” Harry Lee called Colonel John Green "one of the bravest of the brave." Wounded twice during the Revolution Green, by the conclusion of the war he was disabled for the remaining 13 years of his life.

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

On Aug 22, Chapter President Mark Crain and Registrar Bill Schwetke participated in a multi-grave marking ceremony at the New Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Lovettsville, VA.

09/02/2026

The Fourth SAR 250th Anniversary Commemorative Henry R***e Is Here!

We’re excited to announce that the fourth r***e in our series of 250th Anniversary Commemorative Henry R***es is now available through Bass Pro Shops® and Cabela’s®!

This special .22 Long R***e features an artist rendering of General George Washington’s historic crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night, 1776, on one side of the receiver, with the SAR Eagle Logo proudly displayed on the other.

Perfect for collectors and target shooters alike, this commemorative r***e is a unique way to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary and the history that made our nation possible.

🛒 Ready to order? Bass Pro Shops recommends ordering through its online catalog or placing an order at your local store. These r***es are not stocked in individual stores and must be ordered.

Be sure to check if you qualify for special veterans’, first responder, or club member discounts!

👉 Learn more and view the r***e: https://buff.ly/UhdKzLE

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08/31/2026

The Museum of Culpeper History is hosting another fundraiser night! Join us at Chipotle between 4-8pm on Monday, August 31st to support our programs and exhibits.

08/31/2026

Remember 🇺🇸 Honor 🇺🇸 Teach

Sponsor a $17 wreath to be placed on Wreaths Across America at Culpeper National Cemetery Day December 19, 2026
WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/VA0638

08/31/2026

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