Federal investment will protect the 1757 Culpeper County landmark and expand public access Historic Germanna has been awarded $708,870 through the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund Semiquincentennial Program for “Salubria Rehabilitation and Public Access.” The three-year project will protect vulnerable historic materials, address drainage and moisture concerns, improve visitor safety, and create an ADA-accessible […]
The People. The Places. Their Stories.
Historic Germanna connects communities with Virginia’s past and present through its historic, natural, and cultural resources.
Our Germanna Story
Created to debut at this year’s 70th Anniversary Conference & Reunion, this video shares the story of where Germanna began, what we have become, and where we are headed next. It was created by Asa Rector Eslocker, a Historic Germanna board member, 10th-generation Rector descendant, and professional storyteller.
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Salubria After Dark Tickets On Sale 8/21
8/25 Update: Our initial round of tickets sold out, so we will be opening a VERY LIMITED NUMBER of additional tickets for sale on Wednesday August 26 at 10:00am. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! Tickets will be available here. Our legendary evening at Salubria, aglow with candles and Jack-o-lanterns, returns just in time for Spooky […]

Historic Germanna Awarded $60,000 Grant to Advance Preservation of Salubria and Enhance Public Experience
Historic Germanna has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Roller-Bottimore Foundation to support ongoing preservation work at Salubria, a remarkable 1757 Georgian home and one of the region’s most architecturally significant early houses. Unlike many historic homes, Salubria has never been significantly modernized or updated, offering a rare window into the past and a unique opportunity to better understand life in […]






