Historic Germanna

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Commemorate Culpeper’s Civil War History at Historic Salubria Winter Open House

November 27, 2023 By Germanna Foundation

Join Historic Germanna as we commemorate the 160th anniversary of the winter encampment of the Union Army in Culpeper County! On Saturday, December 9, the 18th century plantation house will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm. In addition to informal house and grounds tours, visitors will be able to interact with living […]

Filed Under: Events, Germanna Blog, Salubria Tagged With: Civil War, Events, Salubria

Siegen Forest Easement Signed by Historic Germanna Leadership

October 30, 2023 By Germanna Foundation

Last Friday, October 27, we achieved a monumental milestone for Historic Germanna, one that has been over a decade in the making. Our Executive Director, Jennifer Hurst Wender, under the guidance of Keith Hoffman, President of the Board of Trustees, signed the conservation easement on Siegen Forest. The journey leading to this moment involved extensive […]

Filed Under: Announcements, Conservation, Germanna Blog, Siegen Forest Trails Tagged With: Conservation

Historic Germanna Initiates Removal and Restoration of Iconic Weathervane 

October 30, 2023 By Germanna Foundation

Locust Grove, VA – October 18, 2023 – Historic Germanna, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Virginia’s rich history, is embarking on an exciting journey to preserve a symbol of the past that has graced our visitor center for decades. On October 19th, 2023, the iconic copper ship weathervane adorning the Brawdus Martin Historic Germanna […]

Filed Under: Announcements, Germanna Blog, Museum Tagged With: Conservation, Visitor Center, Weathervane

Germanna Hosts History at Sunset Walking Tour

August 1, 2023 By Germanna Foundation

People walking along a trail with text Germanna Ford: Crossroads of the Rapidan overlaid

When soldiers used Germanna Ford in the Civil War, they were traversing a centuries-old crossing of the Rapidan River. Indigenous tribes, English and German colonists, the Marquis de Lafayette, and Civil War armies were all shaped by this location, but also influenced this environment in ways we can still observe today. Historic Germanna is honored […]

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Lab Nights with Germanna Archaeology: Seize the Clay

April 12, 2023 By Germanna Foundation

Join us on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:30pm to learn about the story of Germanna through ceramics and explore the archaeology lab! Archaeologists will give a short presentation on what they can learn about Germanna through prehistoric and historic ceramics found at the Fort Germanna and Enchanted Castle site. Visitors will also […]

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Salubria in Spring: Our First Salubria Public Access Day of 2023!

March 23, 2023 By Germanna Foundation

Join us on Saturday, April 1st from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm as the Germanna Foundation hosts a Public Access Day event at historic Salubria Manor, located in Stevensburg, Virginia. Salubria was built circa 1757 by the Reverend John Thompson for his wife, Butler Brayne Spotswood Thompson (widow of Lt. Governor Alexander Spotswood) and is […]

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2023 Bluebell Walk with Germanna Foundation and Old Rag Master Naturalists

March 15, 2023 By Germanna Foundation

On Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Deanne Lawrence and Phoebe Muenger of Old Rag Master Naturalists will lead a walk to view the bluebells in the Siegen Forest! The arrival of bluebells is a sign that spring has arrived!  Virginia bluebells typically grow in moist woodlands and river floodplains. They begin to flower […]

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Germanna Archaeology

March 2, 2023 By Germanna Foundation

“Archaeology isn’t a goal.  It’s a tool to bring people together and learn.” Kelly Arford-Horne, Archaeologist & Site Director Hitt Archaeology Center The Hitt Archaeology Center (HAC), located adjacent to the Visitor’s Center, houses laboratory, research, and storage facilities. HAC is central to the field work undertaken each summer and provides a space for  study […]

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An Evening with Germanna Presents Founder’s Day Genealogy: The First and Second Germanna Colonists with Barbara Price and Cathi Clore Frost

February 28, 2023 By Germanna Foundation

On Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 7:00 pm (ET) Evening with Germanna presents a virtual lecture by Germanna Foundation Secretary Barbara Price and Germanna Foundation Trustee Cathi Clore Frost on the first and second Germanna settlers.  What began as informal picnics at the site of the original Germanna settlement, reuniting descendants of the original settlers […]

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Lab Night with Germanna Archaeology Presents: Buildings and Builders of Germanna

February 16, 2023 By Germanna Foundation

On February 22, 2023, Germanna will be hosting its first session in a new monthly series called Lab Nights with Germanna Archaeology: Spring Sessions! The Germanna archaeological site has been home to several different buildings during its 300+ year history including Fort Germanna, the Enchanted Castle, the town of Germanna, and the Gordon plantation. It […]

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  • Commemorate Culpeper’s Civil War History at Historic Salubria Winter Open House
  • Siegen Forest Easement Signed by Historic Germanna Leadership
  • Historic Germanna Initiates Removal and Restoration of Iconic Weathervane 
  • Honor Veterans During Annual Illumination
  • Learn About the Latest Archaeological Discoveries During an Evening with Germanna
  • Lecture Highlights Life of Virginia’s Siouan Tribes
  • Salubria After Dark Brings Dark Tales to Life

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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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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
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