Sylvester Bishop*, proprietor of the Spotswood Arms tavern in the Germanna area gives an introduction to 18th century taverns, their purpose and what you might find in them. This is the first of a series on taverns that will run once a month into April. *Actually historian and living history re-enactor Dennis Loba, who is […]
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. Laura Galke, Chief Curator, both with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR), artifacts uncovered during excavations at the Fort Germanna/Enchanted Castle site from the 1970s and 1980s arrived at the Hitt Archaeology […]
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. ‘Cats Meow’ keepsake of the Fort Germanna Visitor Center ‘Cats Meow’ keepsake of Salubria Germanna Pins Germanna Magnets Tall clear glasses with Germanna logo Variety of Germanna postcards Marc Wheat presenting Apollo […]
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 year, you helped us raise funds for a kiosk for the Siegen Forest Trails. It has helped immensely as the number of trail walkers in 2020 have skyrocketed. This year, […]
Message from Marc Wheat
Anne Husted Burleigh wrote a wise little book called Journey Up the River. One of her vignettes is about a play Thornton Wilder wrote that I think about when I think of the Germanna Foundation: The Christmas Dinner. The theme of the bond of succeeding generations is depicted as a long banquet, a continual Christmas […]
Germanna Foundation Announces New President
The Germanna Foundation is pleased to announce that as of November 7, 2020, Keith Hoffman will serve as the Foundation’s next president. Keith succeeds Marc Wheat, who served as president since 2008. Keith joined the Board of Trustees in 2012 and became Treasurer in 2013. His father was born in a community of Germanna descendants […]
Honoring Veterans
On November 11, the Germanna Foundation honored America’s military veterans by holding a ceremony in the Memorial Garden on the Fort Germanna Visitor Center campus and ringing Germanna’s bell 21 times. Luminaries were placed in the garden marked with the following names and their military service provided by donors. We are grateful for veterans and […]
Germanna Foundation Germany Trip Webinar
Have you ever wanted to visit the village of your ancestors in Germany? Or are you someone who is interested in German history, culture, and cuisine? Have you been on a Germany trip with Germanna and want to reminisce about your experience? Have you thought about going and want more information? In this new webinar, […]
Germanna Foundation welcomes visitors to archaeological site on public access day
News article in the Orange County Review newspaper by Gracie Wilbanks: The Germanna Foundation held a public access day on Saturday, October 3, in conjunction with the 300th anniversary of the founding of Spotsylvania. The history organization hosted its annual public access day to Germanna’s archaeological digs sites, educational opportunities regarding colonial life and a […]
Honoring Veterans: A Luminary Tribute
**UPDATE: Due to the forecasted weather, our Veterans Day Luminary event will be limited. We will have luminaries set up under the awning of the visitor center and underneath the Memorial Garden roof. The bell ringing will still take place at 6pm. Join the Germanna Foundation on Wednesday, November 11 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm […]
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