People have come to Germanna for many reasons. Initially, they came because it was a convenient ford across the Rapidan River, and more recently to … [Read More...]
Germanna Foundation
Preserving the historic heritage of the original settlers of the Fort Germanna Colonies in Virginia
Germanna America in Embryo
This 50-minute documentary (originally on DVD) about the story of Germanna was recently uploaded to YouTube by the producer, Phil Audibert of AHHA … [Read More...]
Explorers, Indians, Refugees, and Settlers—The Road to Germanna 1650-1714
Dennis Loba references primary sources to paint a picture of the history before Germanna and the forces that influenced Lt. Governor Spotswood to … [Read More...]
18th Century Timepieces with Dennis Loba
Historian and historical re-enactor Dennis Loba explores the various timepieces of the eighteenth century. Dennis explains where timepieces were … [Read More...]
Germanna’s Connection to the Revolutionary War
As America celebrates 245 years of Independence, we hope you take the time to learn more about the history and heritage of those who fought for our … [Read More...]
Fort Germanna Archaeology Site Public Access Days
The Germanna Foundation has scheduled three Fort Germanna Archaeology Site Public Access Days for Friday, July 2; Saturday, July 31 and Saturday, … [Read More...]
Remembering D-Day
On June 6, Americans think of the greatest beaches in the world: Omaha, Utah, Juno, Gold, and Sword. On that day so many years ago, Americans and … [Read More...]
Historic Salubria Public Access Day June 18
Join us on Friday, June 18, 2021 from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm as the Germanna Foundation hosts a Public Access Day event at historic Salubria Manor, … [Read More...]
2022 Germanna Foundation Germany Trip June 7-19
We are back and the Germanna Foundation is ready to travel to Germany! How about joining us for an escorted tour through your Germanna ancestral … [Read More...]
2021 Honor Roll of Mothers
Sunday, May 9th is Mother’s Day, and the Germanna Foundation wants to take the time to honor and remember our mothers and foremothers. This above is a … [Read More...]
Hitt family was key to historic Culpeper bridge’s rescue
“History means a lot to me,” Russell Hitt said in 2018. “Route 613 is the old Lee Highway—my ancestors used that road, the Civil War armies used that … [Read More...]
How to Make 18th Century Tavern Punch
Sylvester Bishop*, proprietor of the Spotswood Arms tavern in the Germanna area talks about the popularity of punch, as used in taverns of the … [Read More...]
Add a Mother to the 2021 Honor Roll of Mothers
Sunday, May 9th is Mother’s Day, and the Germanna Foundation wants to take the time to honor and remember our mothers and foremothers. Did you know … [Read More...]
Help Discover Living Descendants of the Germanna Colonies
The Families Committee of the Germanna Foundation—led by Marc Wheat, chairman—seeks your help in their search for living Germanna descendants to … [Read More...]
18th Century Tavern Bottles
Sylvester Bishop*, proprietor of the Spotswood Arms tavern in the Germanna area talks about the different type of glass bottles used in taverns of the … [Read More...]
Salubria and 18th Century Pattern Books
The Rev. John Thompson, builder of Salubria, (played by living history re-enactor Dennis Loba) talks about 18th century pattern books which were used … [Read More...]
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