Sponsor a Luminary to Honor a Veteran Join us on Friday, November 10, 2023 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm as Historic Germanna honors all veterans by illuminating the grounds of the Historic Germanna Visitor Center in Locust Grove, VA with luminaries and a special presentation. We’re honored to welcome Mr. Bill Shugarts as our featured speaker. Mr. Shugarts is a […]
Learn About the Latest Archaeological Discoveries During an Evening with Germanna
An Evening with Germanna: Archaeology Discoveries in 2023 Tune in from wherever you are for a fascinating presentation with Historic Germanna’s Archaeology Department on Thursday, October 19 at 7:00pm ET to hear about this year’s discoveries at the archaeological dig sites! From clearing the ruins of Alexander Spotswood’s “Enchanted Castle” to unearthing the areas believed to […]
Lecture Highlights Life of Virginia’s Siouan Tribes
The Women’s Role within the Eastern Siouan Tribes of Virginia’s Interior Join us in honoring Native American Heritage Month this November with a special Lunch & Learn Lecture with guest speaker Victoria Ferguson on Friday, November 10 at 12 pm ET. Click here: RSVP to Join Us! The November 10th presentation by guest speaker Victoria […]
Salubria After Dark Brings Dark Tales to Life
UPDATE: Due to forecasted poor weather conditions, Salubria After Dark on Friday, October 20 is cancelled. Saturday, October 21 is still on, and tickets are still available. Refunds will be issued via Eventbrite. We apologize for the inconvenience! Come experience Salubria After Dark with stories to fright and delight the young and young at heart! […]
Germanna Celebrates Archaeology Month with Behind-the-Scenes Tours
In celebration of Archaeology Month, Historic Germanna’s Archaeology team will host special behind-the-scenes walking tours on each Friday morning in October of Germanna’s archaeological dig sites located in Orange County, Virginia. The dig sites feature the ruins of the “Enchanted Castle” – home of Virginia’s Colonial Lt. Governor, Alexander Spotswood – as well as the […]
Visit to Colonial Williamsburg Offers Exciting Revelations About Enchanted Castle Artifact
Germanna’s archaeologists were invited to visit Colonial Williamsburg on August 17, 2023 to compare what we know about fireback fragments recovered from the Enchanted Castle archaeological dig site with a much larger piece with the same design within the Colonial Williamsburg Archaeology collection that was found during excavations at Colonial Williamsburg in the 1930s. The […]
Fall Open House at Historic Salubria Rescheduled to September 30
New Date! Join us on Saturday, September 30 in Virginia’s beautiful Piedmont at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains for the rescheduled Fall Open House at Historic Salubria! RSVP Here! From 10am to 2pm, enjoy tours of Historic Germanna’s 1757 architectural gem and the grounds, plus crafts and activities for the whole family, refreshments, […]
Archaeology Day Open House Happens August 12
Historic Germanna will host a public access day on Saturday, August 12, 2023 between 10:00am and 3:00pm of its unique archaeological dig sites in Orange County, Virginia. The site encompasses the ruins of the “Enchanted Castle” – home of Virginia’s Colonial-era Governor, Alexander Spotswood – as well as the potential sites of the 1714 Fort […]