Presentation by Historian and Lawyer John Ragosta: Thomas Jefferson’s Advocacy for Separation of C …

orange county historical society 130 Caroline Street, Orange, VA

And finally on Sunday, join us in the Sandra and William H. Speiden Auditorium at the Orange County Historical Society for a compelling presentation by John Ragosta, a historian and lawyer who will explore Thomas Jefferson’s advocacy for a strict separation of church and state. Jefferson’s deep religious beliefs were central to his views on […]

The Culpeper Minutemen in the Revolutionary War

orange county historical society 130 Caroline Street, Orange, VA

Join us in our Sandra and William H. Speiden auditorium to hear Bill Schwetke, Sons of the American Revolution, provide an informative presentation on the history of the Culpeper Minutemen militia and their role in the Revolutionary War. In mid-1775, the Culpeper Minutemen militia was created by volunteers from Culpeper, Orange, and Fauquier Counties to […]