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Visit to Colonial Williamsburg Offers Exciting Revelations About Enchanted Castle Artifact

August 24, 2023 By Christina Newton

Representatives from Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Historic Germanna, and Colonial Williamsburg stand around artifacts on a table.

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 […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Germanna Blog

Fall Open House at Historic Salubria Rescheduled to September 30

August 24, 2023 By Christina Newton

Graphic that reads Salubria in Fall overlayed over image of Historic Salubria historic house

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, […]

Filed Under: Events, Germanna Blog, Salubria

Archaeology Day Open House Happens August 12

August 1, 2023 By Christina Newton

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 […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Events, Germanna Blog

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  • Visit to Colonial Williamsburg Offers Exciting Revelations About Enchanted Castle Artifact
  • Fall Open House at Historic Salubria Rescheduled to September 30
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  • Archaeology Day Open House Happens August 12
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  • Salubria in Spring: Our First Salubria Public Access Day of 2023!
  • 2023 Bluebell Walk with Germanna Foundation and Old Rag Master Naturalists

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The rich tapestry of Germanna’s history encompasses Indigenous peoples, English colonists, German immigrants and their descendants, and African and African American communities. Historic Germanna invites individuals to explore the diverse stories of the past through its places, research, and shared narratives, fostering engagement and inspiring a deeper understanding of our collective heritage.

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Monday: By appointment
Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday: 1:00pm-4:00pm
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Germanna sits on 170 pristine acres along the Rapidan River in Orange County. Visitors are invited to enjoy the Siegen Forest Trail System that includes four trails totally nearly 5 miles. Learn more

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MAILING: P.O. Box 279
LOCATION: 2062 Germanna Highway
Locust Grove, VA 22508-0279
Phone: 540-423-1700
Fax: 540-423-1747
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