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 […]
2025 Conference & Reunion
Join us for “The Stories We Tell,” a weekend of history, heritage, and family connections.
This year’s conference takes place from Thursday July 17-Sunday July 20, 2025, in the beautiful Germanna region.
Featuring old and new favorites:
-Germanna Database Workshop
-Historical & Genealogical Workshop
-Oktoberfest in July
-Regional Trolley Tours
-Much, more more!
Visitor Center
Hike Siegen Forest Trails
Research
Archaeology
Historic Salubria
Memorial Garden
Latest News
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, […]
Help Support Germanna at An Evening in the Foothills
7/8 UPDATE: Given a number of important internal factors and after thoughtful reflection with our board and partners, we’ve decided to reschedule this special evening for next year as part of Historic Germanna’s 70th Anniversary Celebration Dinner, aligning with the spirit of America’s 250th. Those who purchased tickets will receive a full refund shortly. In the meantime, […]
