The New Historic Germanna:
The more you look, the more you find.
Get to know the new Historic Germanna, where the more you look, the more you’ll find. We connect communities with Virginia’s past and present through historic, natural, and cultural resources.
Formerly the Germanna Foundation, we are now known as Historic Germanna to more effectively convey the depth and breadth of experiences available through this public history gem in Central Virginia. Along with our name change, we also developed a new look and logo. The logo retains the iconic script font and pentagon design representative of Fort Germanna and now takes the shape of a compass. The compass symbolizes our commitment to guide Historic Germanna outward, forging deeper connections among multiple communities and fostering a shared understanding of our intertwined histories.
Our organization’s history encompasses the lives of Indigenous peoples, English Colonists, descendants of early German immigrants, and African American communities. Through our varied programs, we serve multiple communities including outdoor recreation and conservation, education, descendants and genealogy, archaeology, historic preservation, and tourism. Indeed, Historic Germanna provides many ways to experience little-known aspects of Virginia’s history.
At Historic Germanna, we are about uncovering and deepening our understanding of the past through archaeological digs, nature trails, tours, programs, research, exhibits, and more.
Dig deeper and find YOUR connection with Historic Germanna!
Our Resources
Historic Germanna connects, engages, and inspires a deeper understanding of the past through the places, research, and stories we share with the multiple communities we serve. Our resources include:
- Brawdus Martin HIstoric Germanna Visitor Center, Research Library & Memorial Garden, Orange County
- Seigen Forest Recreational Trail System & Rapidan River Public Access, Orange County
- Hitt Archeology Center & Archeological Sites, Orange County
- 1714 Fort Germanna
- Enchanted Palace
- Spotsylvania Courthouse
- Gordon Farm and Plantation
- Historic Salubria (1757), Culpeper
- Peter Hitt Farm (1800), Fauquier County