It's only open every other Saturday seasonally, but it was a really unique and interesting Civil War site - featuring graffiti. It delivers what it promises. This seemed pretty common for troops to occupy houses on their travels and doodle on the walls, but this was a lucky example to preserve it behind paint which was discovered in time for it to avoid demolishion. Some graffiti is better preserved/readable than others, but it is a recent site to be opened to the public, so it's a work in progress. It's interesting to think of the young men who strolled through here 150 years ago. There was a knowledgeable guide who walked us through a few rooms pointing to some of the writing, a small exhibit, and a small gift shop. It's free, but since it's all volunteers, we gave a donation. It won't take very long to go through, but it's a cool historical site to visit in the area. read more

Graffiti House - Museums Near Me - Brandy Station, Virginia

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Loving history and graffiti, visiting the Graffiti House was a special treat. Built in the middle of the 19th century, the house is one of the best examples of Civil War graffiti. Used as a hospital during the War and occupied by both the Union and Confederacy, many soldiers signed their names or added drawings of horses, women, men, and more. The first floor has a little shop, a meeting room, and a restroom. (The restroom has some Civil War graffiti.) It's in the second-floor rooms where the majority of the historic graffiti can be seen along with stories of a few of its artists. It's a small museum open to the public thanks to a foundation, but it's worth your time! read more

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My husband, the history, buff really wanted to go for a very long time and we decided it was time so we stopped on a warm warm day and it was very interesting. The female docent answered a lot of questions and was very educated on the signatures and the history of the building the signatures the people who wrote their names on the wall events in the area as well as what led to the house being used for troops. It's a very nice stop and probably you could spend an hour or two if you wanted. Very interesting and I'm not in American history, but at all so that says something when I spend time looking in investigating the information. read more

Graffiti House - Museums Near Me - Brandy Station, Virginia

Have been getting frustrated. I know the folks whom work here are volunteers, but it would be helpful to have updated hours. Several times when "open" on google it's not. When you can visit here, I'm happy to recommend this. It was a field hospital in the civil war. My apologies for forgetting how many times it switched sides, but it was up there, and the horrors of this place give you the chills. I've heard from credible people, about items moving in here by themselves. Haven't seen anything, but it is a possibility. One thing for sure, is that this is a historical spot. Lots of signatures from Union and Confederate soldiers on the walls. Hence the "Graffiti House" name. One of the Massachusetts units crossed off the confederate markings, and have a funny and crude phrase up. Also I believe that Jeb Stuart's signature has been authenticated. If this is open a worthwhile place to stop in. read more

Graffiti House - Museums Near Me - Brandy Station, Virginia

If walls could talk, what tales this place would tell. But in a way, they already do. The Graffiti House was a Civil War hospital/command post alternately used by both sides. At a strategic location close to several key fords (one of which was the site of the Battle of Brandy Station), the house saw a lot of history. As the name implies, it's most famous for the graffiti left by (likely wounded) soldiers. But the history doesn't stop there. The house has some historical mementos, and shows a brief film about the Battle of Brandy Station, the largest cavalry fight of the Civil War. It's an amazing place even for those who aren't history buffs. read more

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Fantastic place with amazing people! Cutest little boy that played us two songs on his flute! Absolutely adorable The gentleman that is the tour guide actually worked at Bouvier in gulf port Mississippi when I toured it in 1994! Small world Definitely stop here It's very rich in history! read more

Graffiti House - Museums Near Me - Brandy Station, Virginia

YES! Thank goodness for the people who saved this house and preserved it. Some pieces of the house are missing since the last owner sold the signatures on ebay. but much of the house is still there. Just to stand in the room and look around at all the signatures on the wall is amazing. It helps if you love history like me, but even if you don't I can't see how anyone would not be in awe standing surrounded by history. Very glad this place is being preserved. read more

I had passed by a few weeks ago & the old church next door caught my attention, so I decided to put a pin in the area and return when I had a chance. Luckily I stumbled upon the Graffiti House. The docents are wonderful and extremely knowledgeable. I was greeted at the door with a smile and a warm handshake. There was also a mother-son duo playing civil war era music on the front porch. When you first enter the house you watch a brief 15 minute film on the history of the area and after the conclusion of the film, you're taken on a tour of the house. On the day I visited there was a young man volunteering and he was the tour guide for the first room. He was an absolute DELIGHT!!!! He provided the weapons explanations and a little bit of background on the house. He was the sweetest young man and extremely knowledgeable! After the weapons explanation, I proceeded upstairs with one of the other docents who explained about the history of the house and the "graffiti" on the walls. Downstairs, on one of the "new walls" there are several hundred signatures on the wall from descendants of people that were connected to the Brandy Station battles. It was a really neat way to include the community in a piece of history. The house was in serious disrepair, it sat to rot for many years until it was purchased to be an office building and subsequently sold to the Brandy Station Foundation. There are some modifications and upgrades, but the house still has the original floors, staircase, as well as many other original attributes. The house changed hands (Federal and Confederate) several times during the Civil War, so both sides are reflected throughout the house, as well as in the flags flown in the front. The Graffiti House is free to visit and is a wonderful piece of history, especially is you are a history buff. They also host an event around Halloween that offers the public to stay overnight with the ghosts. I will definitely be returning for that. I felt someone touch my wrist while I was upstairs near the amputation station, so I think they want me to return. read more

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Interesting historical landmark, a house that was used as a hospital during the Civil War. The patients left Graffiti on the walls. read more

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The Graffiti House is a real gem. We randomly stumbled across it on our way to the Brandy Station battlefield and are so glad we did. The volunteers told us stories about every signature and drawing on the walls. It was truly impressive to view the actual signatures and drawings of both Union and Confederate soldiers. This is truly one of the most interesting historical sites I have ever visited. Check to see if they are open bc I believe the house is open only 3 days a week. Scott - our guide was amazing! read more

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If you are near Culpeper this is a must see spot. It is a breathtaking Civil War site which is small but so engaging. There is a sweet sadness to this place as you look at the graffiti on the walls. Many of the the messages are so heartfelt but there is sadness when you realize that this may be the only memory left of so many young lives. This place is a bit off the beaten path but don't miss it! It is truly unique and so fascinating. Probably too complex intellectually for a little kid or a cynical teen but for the youngster with an open mind or curious streak, this is a superb stop to teach a bit about humanity to junior! read more

From north and south, thousands of men came to Virginia to fight, to die...and to write on the walls of this house. The Graffiti House was used as a Confederate hospital and as Union officer housing while twelve battles were fought nearby. As such, it's got three rooms covered wall-to-wall with names, messages, and drawings left behind by soldiers from both sides of the war. We were lucky enough to get here while Bob the docent was leading a tour, and he was remarkable. He made every last squiggle on the walls come alive. I've been to a lot of Civil War sights and I've never seen anything like this before. A great, unique thing to do if you are near Culpeper or Warrenton. read more

This place is wonderful! My and my friend got a tour by a very sweet and adorable little boy, who really knew his history and was able to answer any questions we had. When we first arrived another sweet and adorable little boy played us a wonderful song on his flute while dressed in civil war era clothes. This boy gave us a tour of the outside. He led us to a memorial and then to the beautiful Fleetwood Church next door. He walked us around that property too (we couldn't go in as the owner wasn't there but just being on the property was wonderful) he offered up ghost stories of both places. We asked him if he's seen anything and he said he has but is used to it. Both boys shared great knowledge of the history of the house and ghost stories. They were truly wonderful guides. I have never had such a fantastic tour and it was free! I would recommend everyone go to this wonderful museum. I hope you get the little boys as guides as they were wonderful, though the other people working there were very nice as well. Its so refreshing to see children so interested in history! If you like history and the civil war the graffiti house is a must see! read more