Join Historic Germanna for an enchanting summer evening at the beautiful Virginia Foothills Distillery, where history, hospitality, and heritage come together in support of a meaningful cause. Held in conjunction with our Annual Conference and Reunion, this special evening offers guests a chance to enjoy exceptional food, world-class spirits, and the warm ambiance of one […]
Highway Marker for Salubria Restored
On Friday May 16, Historic Germanna unveiled and rededicated a new Department of Historic Resources Highway Marker at Salubria. This replaced the missing sign, that was damaged by a vehicle in 2021. The process started in September 2023 and culminated with the unveiling on Friday. Mother Nature provided a beautiful overcast sky and a refreshing […]
Historic Germanna Honored with Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award
Historic Germanna is honored to announce its recognition with a Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award, presented by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). This prestigious award celebrates outstanding achievements in environmental stewardship and sustainability across the Commonwealth. Historic Germanna received Silver recognition in the Land Conservation category […]
Germanna Archaeology is Hiring for Nine Positions
Exciting news! Germanna Archaeology is preparing for the 2025 dig season, and as a result, we are currently hiring nine (9) positions to grow our archaeology program. Through the BIPOC Historic Preservation Grant, generously funded by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, we are able to fund two researcher positions – one with a focus […]
Historic Germanna to Host Fundraiser for Hebron Lutheran Church
Historic Germanna, in partnership with Hebron Lutheran Church, are excited to announce A Preservation Fundraiser, an evening of music, history, and food to support Hebron’s Restoration and Preservation Project. Built in 1740, Hebron Lutheran Church is the oldest Lutheran church in America that has been in continuous use as a Lutheran church, and one of only […]
Honor Veterans at Annual Illumination
Join Historic Germanna as we honor all veterans by illuminating the Visitor Center with luminaries on Monday November 11 between 6:00pm and 7:00pm. A special commemorative program will take place at 6:00pm in the Memorial Garden. This event is free and open to the public. Wish to honor a veteran? For $20 each, you can […]
Historic Germanna Awarded National Park Service Grant for Preservation of Salubria
Historic Germanna has been selected as a recipient of funding from the Semiquincentennial Grant Program. Our project, Historic Structures Report and Updated National Register of Historic Places Nomination for Salubria, is being supported in part by a Semiquincentennial grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. A […]
Evening with Germanna: Bloomsbury Rescheduled for Thursday October 10
We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, we must postpone tonight’s Evening with Germanna Virtual Lecture. The newly scheduled date is Thursday October 10 at 7PM (Eastern). We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. If you are no longer able to attend and would like a refund on your donation, please contact us […]
Germanna Archaeology to Offer Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tours in October
In celebration of Archaeology Month this October, 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 […]
Salubria After Dark to Bring Tales of The Past Alive
On Friday October 18, Historic Germanna will once again open the gates to Historic Salubria for a special, after-hours Halloween event. Amidst the eerie glow of candles, lanterns, and carved pumpkins, explore the 18th century plantation house in a new light. Historic Salubria has loomed over the rolling hills of Culpeper County for over 250 years. […]
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