Sunday, May 9th is Mother’s Day, and the Germanna Foundation wants to take the time to honor and remember our mothers and foremothers. This above is a … [Read More...]
Germanna Foundation
Preserving the historic heritage of the original settlers of the Fort Germanna Colonies in Virginia
Hitt family was key to historic Culpeper bridge’s rescue
“History means a lot to me,” Russell Hitt said in 2018. “Route 613 is the old Lee Highway—my ancestors used that road, the Civil War armies used that … [Read More...]
How to Make 18th Century Tavern Punch
Sylvester Bishop*, proprietor of the Spotswood Arms tavern in the Germanna area talks about the popularity of punch, as used in taverns of the … [Read More...]
Add a Mother to the 2021 Honor Roll of Mothers
Sunday, May 9th is Mother’s Day, and the Germanna Foundation wants to take the time to honor and remember our mothers and foremothers. Did you know … [Read More...]
Help Discover Living Descendants of the Germanna Colonies
The Families Committee of the Germanna Foundation—led by Marc Wheat, chairman—seeks your help in their search for living Germanna … [Read More...]
18th Century Tavern Bottles
Sylvester Bishop*, proprietor of the Spotswood Arms tavern in the Germanna area talks about the different type of glass bottles used in taverns of the … [Read More...]
Salubria and 18th Century Pattern Books
The Rev. John Thompson, builder of Salubria, (played by living history re-enactor Dennis Loba) talks about 18th century pattern books which were used … [Read More...]
On its 65th anniversary, Germanna Foundation looks to future
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’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...]
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