Historic Germanna

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The Old Mill Complex in Germanna’s Siegen Forest

April 23, 2020 By Germanna Foundation

Dr. Eric Larsen, Director of Archaeology for the Germanna Foundation, discusses the old mill complex and race within Siegen Forest and shows you the different areas where this mill once operated. The Germanna Foundation’s 170-acre Siegen Forest contains four hiking and nature trails along the Rapidan river. For more information, go to: https://germanna.org/things-to-do/hike-siegen-forest/ —- The […]

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Germanna Update – April 16, 2020

April 16, 2020 By Germanna Foundation

Tim Sutphin, the Executive Director of the Germanna Foundation, gives an update on the Foundation on Thursday, April 16, 2020. ————— Have an idea of a topic you would like to see us cover or have comments about the series? Let us know by filling out the Contact Us form. Also, be sure to join […]

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Germanna Foundation’s Research and Genealogy Library

April 9, 2020 By Germanna Foundation

Germanna Foundation Membership Development Manager Ashley Abruzzo shows you around the research and genealogy library at the Fort Germanna Visitor Center and takes a look at all the resources we have there. The Visitor Center is currently closed because of the national emergency.

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Getting Germanna Records genealogy books to you

April 2, 2020 By Germanna Foundation

Today’s 5 Minutes with Germanna has Office Manager Barbara Bounds explaining the process of what it takes to get our Germanna Records sent from our office to your front door. This video was filmed and edited by our very own Dr. Eric Larsen, Director of Archaeology. Enjoy! Have an idea of a topic you would […]

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Inside the Hitt Archaeology Center with Dr. Eric Larsen

March 30, 2020 By Germanna Foundation

Dr. Eric Larsen, Director of Archaeology for the Germanna Foundation, takes you for a tour of the Hitt Archaeology Center, which is part of the Fort Germanna Visitor Center campus off of Germanna Highway (Route 3) in Locust Grove, Virginia. This is part of the new “5 Minutes With Germanna” series which is broadcast live […]

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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
Trails open dawn to dusk

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

Historic Germanna
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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