Mission
The Museum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that collects, preserves, interprets, and promotes the history of Culpeper from the Triassic Period 215 million years ago to present-day Culpeper, by engaging diverse audiences and educating visitors using our collections of objects and photographs in exhibits and programs, and to create an increased understanding of the significant historical events that occurred locally and formed the community we know today.
Length of Term
3 years
Term Limitations
Members can serve 2 consecutive terms
Meeting Time and Place
Meetings are held monthly on the 3rd Monday at 5:15 PM, at the Culpeper Museum, 113 South Commerce St., Culpeper, VA.
Current Committee Members
Museum Staff
John Christiansen, Executive Director
Phone: (540) 829-5954
Email: director [at] culpepermuseum.com (director[at]culpepermuseum[dot]com)
Karen Quaintence, Education Coordinator
Phone: (540) 829-1749
Email: education [at] culpepermuseum.com (education[at]culpepermuseum[dot]com)
Board of Directors – FY 2022
Elizabeth Hutchins, President
Andrew Gutowski, Vice President
Craig Jebson, Treasurer
James Bish, Secretary
Brent Amos
Trever Langrehr
William H. Lewis
Diane Morris
Reva Tutt
Rice Wagner
David Lee (Culpeper County Board of Supervisors)
Janie Schmidt (Town of Culpeper Town Council)
Appointment Process
Members are appointed by the Museum Board