An article in the Orange County Review by Morgan Edwards: There’s a huge story here about the development of America,” Keith Hoffman said. “We’d … [Read More...]
Germanna Foundation
Preserving the historic heritage of the original settlers of the Fort Germanna Colonies in Virginia
Germanna Foundation’s 65th Anniversary
What began as informal picnics at the site of the original Germanna settlement, reuniting descendants of the original settlers of the two Germanna … [Read More...]
Germanna Program for National Genealogical Society Conference
Germanna Foundation Genealogists Cathi Clore Frost and Barbara Price have been invited to present at the National Genealogical Society 2021 Family … [Read More...]
Broyles Germanna Record Update
As of February 2021, we are halfway to our goal of raising $25,000 to have the new Broyles genealogy printed. Cathi Clore Frost continues to be … [Read More...]
18th Century Tavern Stemware
Sylvester Bishop*, proprietor of the Spotswood Arms tavern in the Germanna area gives discusses and shows the different type of glass stemware of the … [Read More...]
Taverns in the Time of 18th century Germanna
Sylvester Bishop*, proprietor of the Spotswood Arms tavern in the Germanna area gives an introduction to 18th century taverns, their purpose and what … [Read More...]
Original Fort Germanna Artifacts now housed at the Hitt Archaeology Center
Friday, December 18th was an exciting day at the Germanna Foundation. With assistance from Dr. Elizabeth Moore, Virginia State Archaeologist, and Dr. … [Read More...]
Germanna Holiday Gift-Giving Ideas
Watch video: Give the gift of Germanna this holiday season with the following ideas. Order by contacting us or calling us at 540-423-1700. … [Read More...]
Germanna’s Giving Tuesday 2020
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...]
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...]
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