Join us on December 1, 2020, to celebrate Giving Tuesday, the global day of giving, fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Last … [Read More...]
Germanna Foundation
Preserving the historic heritage of the original settlers of the Fort Germanna Colonies in Virginia
Message from Marc Wheat
Anne Husted Burleigh wrote a wise little book called Journey Up the River. One of her vignettes is about a play Thornton Wilder wrote that I think … [Read More...]
Germanna Foundation Announces New President
The Germanna Foundation is pleased to announce that as of November 7, 2020, Keith Hoffman will serve as the Foundation’s next president. Keith … [Read More...]
Honoring Veterans
On November 11, the Germanna Foundation honored America's military veterans by holding a ceremony in the Memorial Garden on the Fort Germanna Visitor … [Read More...]
Germanna Foundation Germany Trip Webinar
Have you ever wanted to visit the village of your ancestors in Germany? Or are you someone who is interested in German history, culture, and cuisine? … [Read More...]
Germanna Foundation welcomes visitors to archaeological site on public access day
News article in the Orange County Review newspaper by Gracie Wilbanks: The Germanna Foundation held a public access day on Saturday, October 3, in … [Read More...]
Honoring Veterans: A Luminary Tribute
**UPDATE: Due to the forecasted weather, our Veterans Day Luminary event will be limited. We will have luminaries set up under the awning of the … [Read More...]
LtGov Alexander Spotswood reads 1720 proclamation announcing the creation of Spotsylvania County
On Saturday, October 3 in Locust Grove, Virginia, the Germanna Foundation held a Fort Germanna archaeology Public Access Day event which also served … [Read More...]
In Celebration of German-American Day
Since the arrival of the first Germans at Jamestown in 1607, German-Americans have distinguished themselves in the cultural, economic, and political … [Read More...]
Broyles Work in Progress for Next Germanna Record
Broyles descendants James Albin, our Germanna Chaplain, and Colonel Robert Broyles are spearheading the project that has commissioned genealogist … [Read More...]
Russell Amos Hitt 1935-2020
It is with a heavy heart that the Board of Trustees of the Germanna Foundation announces the passing of our great friend, benefactor, and Honorary … [Read More...]
Fort Germanna Public Access Day Event with LtGov Alexander Spotswood – October 3
Join us for a Special Fort Germanna Public Access Day Event! In conjunction with the 300th Anniversary of Spotsylvania County in 2021, Lt. Governor … [Read More...]
The Stucco Walls of 1757 Salubria
The stucco walls of the exterior of 1757 Salubria and iron rods that held up a portico are shown. Historic Salubria is an 18th century (ca. 1757) … [Read More...]
Salubria Master Bedroom
Leta Scherquist, Salubria’s caretaker, talks about the master bedroom in the 1757 Salubria manor. Historic Salubria is an 18th century (ca. 1757) … [Read More...]
Upstairs at Historic Salubria
What is it like upstairs at the 1757 Salubria? Leta Scherquist, Salubria's caretaker, talks about some of the features. Historic Salubria is an … [Read More...]
2020 Germanna Archaeology Wrap Up Webinar – Aug 20
Join us for the final hurrah of the 2020 archaeology season. This webinar will be moderated by Director of Archaeology Dr. Eric Larsen, who will be … [Read More...]
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