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(1/2) #OTD 1772 was the wedding of #JamesMadison's brother Francis to Susannah Bell. Gideon was one of 6 enslaved people given by Madison's father to the newlywed couple a few months after their marriage. We know only the barest outlines of Gideon's life.
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GIDEON
Gideon was one of several enslaved people given by James Madison Sr. to his son Francis in January 1773. Gideon worked on Francis's property in Culpeper County in 1783.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM Everybody can reply

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Julie J

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Culpeper Virginia
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TCarlson @tcw123.bsky.social · 21d

#RISEUP
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Culpeper Virginia
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6:15 – 7:30pm EDT
Yowell Meadow Park
N Blue Ridge Ave
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This a local Indivisible event! Join the Piedmont Persisters for a walk around the park! We will meet every Wednesday at 6:15 pm at the picnic tables near the bathrooms and walk a lap or two of the p...

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October 29, 2025 at 2:51 AM Everybody can reply

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Peter Schweighofer

@schweigbskysocial.bsky.social

#HobbyGamesRecce
Spent Saturday running my Battle of Great Bridge #wargame demo on the site where the Culpeper Minutemen mustered 250 years ago. Despite using my very basic game system for this event, I still considered numerous other rules one might use to replay the battle.

#GamesForLearning

Gaming Great Bridge V: Alternate Rules

“ For me, it is always important that I go through all the possible options for a decision.” — Angela Merkel My Battle of Great Bridge s...

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October 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM Everybody can reply

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Julie J

@j1j2.bsky.social

Culpeper Virginia
Fridays thru November 14
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TCarlson @tcw123.bsky.social · 1d

#RepublicansAreAWOL
#HealthcareHeist
#Virginia
Culpeper Virginia
Democracy Walk/
Chalk The Walk
Fridays through Nov 14
12 – 1pm EDT
Yowell Meadow Park
N Blue Ridge Ave
Culpeper, VA 22701
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Democracy Walk/ Chalk The Walk · Mobilize

Join the Piedmont Persisters for a walk in the park! Practice self care, get into a healthy rhythm, and get to know your fellow Persisters! We may even chalk the walk with messages to let everyone kno...

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October 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM Everybody can reply

TCarlson

@tcw123.bsky.social

#RepublicansAreAWOL
#HealthcareHeist
#Virginia
Culpeper Virginia
Democracy Walk/
Chalk The Walk
Fridays through Nov 14
12 – 1pm EDT
Yowell Meadow Park
N Blue Ridge Ave
Culpeper, VA 22701
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Democracy Walk/ Chalk The Walk · Mobilize

Join the Piedmont Persisters for a walk in the park! Practice self care, get into a healthy rhythm, and get to know your fellow Persisters! We may even chalk the walk with messages to let everyone kno...

www.mobilize.us

October 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM Everybody can reply

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Julie J

@j1j2.bsky.social

Culpeper Virginia
Wednesday, October 29
Democracy Walk
Chalk The Walk

TCarlson @tcw123.bsky.social · 21d

#RISEUP
#STANDUP
#Virginia
Culpeper Virginia
Democracy Walk
Chalk The Walk
Wednesdays through Oct 29
6:15 – 7:30pm EDT
Yowell Meadow Park
N Blue Ridge Ave
Culpeper, VA 22701
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Democracy Walk/Chalk The Walk · Mobilize

This a local Indivisible event! Join the Piedmont Persisters for a walk around the park! We will meet every Wednesday at 6:15 pm at the picnic tables near the bathrooms and walk a lap or two of the p...

www.mobilize.us

October 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM Everybody can reply

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Piedmont Persisters

@piedmontpersisters.bsky.social

Still need ideas on how to say Thank You to the Culpeper Police Department for their presence at the No Kings Rally last week? Bring them a case of Celsius!!

October 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM Everybody can reply

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LODE

@loclode.bsky.social

I'm in Culpeper and we've been paying for the data center BUILD. Nearly $100 extra in each electric bill that we owe 🤬

October 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM Everybody can reply

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WJON IP Radio

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An EAS Participant has issued a Required Weekly Test for the District Of Columbia, Baltimore, MD, Calvert, MD, Charles, MD, Frederick, MD, Montgomery, MD, Prince George's, MD, St. Mary's, MD, Lancaster, PA, Arlington, VA, Clarke, VA, Culpeper, VA, Fairfax, VA, Fauquier, VA, Floyd, VA, Loudoun, VA,

October 26, 2025 at 11:34 AM Everybody can reply

Peter Schweighofer

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Finished Great Bridge #wargame board deployed...at the location where, 250 years ago, the Culpeper Minutemen mustered before setting off for Williamsburg and ultimately their crucial role at the Battle of Great Bridge. Spent the day talking about and gaming the battle.

#GamesForLearning

Shot of a folding table with a miniature wargaming diorama set up. Sting along brads in the wooden frame create a grid of squares for playing a game. Stands of paper soldiers occupy key locations, crossing a bridge and assembled behind barricades. Table draped with blue cloth, with two folding stands with signs about the battle and game.

Close-up of the wargame table, showing string grid squares and paper ranks of British soldiers, grenadiers in front, marching down a road and across a wooden bridge. Flocked foam terrain rises out of a glistening model swamp.

October 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM Everybody can reply

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Piedmont Persisters

@piedmontpersisters.bsky.social

Thank you EVERYONE who came out and supported us last weekend!

#nokings #nokings2 #culpeper #madison #orange #greene #rappahannock #piedmont #piedmontpersisters #culpeperpersisters #rally #peaceful #indivisible #redwineandue #troublenation #virginia

October 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM Everybody can reply

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AMTRAK Crescent (19) NYP->NOL [2025-10-24] Alert:
Service Resumption: As of 3:34 AM ET Train 19 has resumed service and is currently operating approximately 6 hours and 50 minutes late.

Travel Update: As of 3:16 AM ET Train 19 remains stopped south of Culpeper (CLP) due to crews performing mechanical assessments and removing a locomotive from the trainset. Our mechanical crews are working diligently to complete their maintenance and resume travel. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

October 25, 2025 at 7:43 AM Everybody can reply

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AMTRAK Crescent (19) NYP->NOL [2025-10-24] Alert:
Travel Update: As of 3:16 AM ET Train 19 remains stopped south of Culpeper (CLP) due to crews performing mechanical assessments and removing a locomotive from the trainset. Our mechanical crews are w... More info in image.