Program Description:
Created by Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI) to recognize and honor living or deceased Culpeper County residents who have served or who are serving in the United States Armed Services.
This program is non-political and non-partisan and is intended to serve as a living memorial to those service men and women from the County of Culpeper, VA.
Banners will be displayed and stored by CRI for a 3-4 year period.
To Participate:
Light pole banners will be installed honoring County of Culpeper residents (past or present) who meet application requirements. A completed application and supplemental documents must be provided for review by a committee.
Eligibility Requirements:
Honoree must be:
· Military personnel
· Currently serving, honorably discharged, retired or deceased
Honoree must meet one of the following criteria:
· Be a current resident of the County of Culpeper
· Have previously lived in the County as a long-term resident (10 years or more)
Residency requirement can be waived if Honoree is a graduate of a Culpeper High School or another secondary school within the County of Culpeper or a resident of County of Culpeper at time of birth.
Each application is subject to approval by the CRI Hometown Heroes Committee.
Banner Locations:
Banners will be hung on light poles located within the Culpeper downtown district starting Spring of 2026. Locations for displaying the banners will be determined by the CRI Hometown Heroes Committee. Available space is determined solely by CRI.
Be Aware of the following:
• Banner placement is random. No requests for location can be honored.
• Banners may not have the same Hero on both sides.
• Banner heroes are paired randomly. No requests for banner Hero placement parings can be honored.
• Banners will be displayed from the observed Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day Holidays.
• Proof of Honorable Discharge / Active service is required, DD214 or VA ID cards are acceptable.
• Proof of Residency / Culpeper High School Graduate / Birth Certificate is required
• KIA/MIA have first priority followed by those born in Culpeper, current residents
NOTE: Must Have 1) Completed form, 2) Digital copy of hero in uniform, and 3) All requested supporting documentation.