Our Germanna community knows and loves Dr. Eric Larsen, who has led Germanna Archaeology with vision, dedication, and heart since 2014. This week, we say farewell to Eric as he departs his role as Director of Archaeology and Cultural Resources, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that will shape Germanna for years to come. Under Eric’s […]
The People. The Places. Their Stories.
Historic Germanna connects communities with Virginia’s past and present through its historic, natural, and cultural resources.
This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Germanna

This holiday season, surprise a loved one with a Family Gift Membership.
Includes a special packet mailed directly from our Visitor Center with:
*A fun activity book
*Stickers and surprises
*Resources to spark a love of history
Share Germanna’s stories, places, and legacy with the next generation.
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Witness History Come to Life at Hebron Lutheran Church
Join Historic Germanna, Hebron Lutheran Church, James Madison’s Montpelier, and James Monroe’s Highland for a once-in-a-lifetime reenactment of a pivotal moment in American history. Step back to January 1789, when future presidents James Madison and James Monroe clashed in a heated campaign for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District seat. The stakes were high, as a key issue of the day […]

Iconic Weathervane Returns to Crown Historic Germanna Visitor Center
On October 19, 2023, the iconic copper weathervane atop the Historic Germanna Visitor Center was removed, after we discovered a persistent leak in the roof, caused by the continuous turning of the weathervane. The roof was repaired and the leak capped. In the meantime, the weathervane was carefully transported to Rhode Island to David Ferro, […]






