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 […]
Historic Salubria Unveils Inaugural Summer Visiting Hours
We are so excited to announce Historic Salubroa’s first-ever summer visiting hours. Historic Germanna invites guests to immerse themselves in Salubria’s rich history and captivating architecture from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Constructed in 1757, Salubria stands as a preserved, not restored, house showcasing original wood paneling—an exceptional example of 18th-century craftsmanship. Its raw, unfurnished state […]
Community Gathers to Celebrate Conservation and Recreation
A little rain couldn’t stop us from officially opening the Germanna Ford Public Boat Launch on Saturday at our Conservation Celebration, attended by esteemed guests like Orange County District 5 Supervisor Bryan Nicol, partner organizations including Friends of the Rappahannock, Piedmont Environmental Council, and many more, and community members of all ages. The rain couldn’t damper our celebration, which consisted of […]
Historic Germanna Receives 2024 Commonwealth History Fund Grant
Historic Germanna is delighted to announce that we are one of fourteen organizations chosen to receive a grant from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s (VMHC) Commonwealth History Fund. Historic Germanna has been generously awarded $35,0000. The VMHC, in partnership with Virginia’s Department of Historic Resources (DHR), awards grants to history organizations and projects […]
Germanna Archaeology Recruiting Excavation Interns for 2024 Season
Historic Germanna is accepting applications for Excavation Interns (4 positions). We are looking for individuals seeking to build experience working as archaeological technicians. The ongoing project serves to educate both the wider public and starting archaeologists (through Internships, hosting the Virginia Commonwealth University’s Field School, and engaging with volunteers). This summer season will concentrate on […]
Evening with Germanna Virtual Lectures Highlight Local History
They’re back! Historic Germanna’s virtual lecture series, Evening with Germanna, returns in February! Three virtual lectures are planned for February, March, and May that highlight different aspects of local history. All virtual lectures take place on Thursday evenings at 7pm ET via Zoom. Register on Eventbrite to receive your Zoom link! These are Pay-What-You-Can events, […]
Germanna Record #24, Hebron Baptismal Register, Now Available
Historic Germanna is excited to announce the newest Germanna Record is now available to add to your genealogy library! Germanna Record 24, Hebron Baptismal Register 1750-1849, provides nearly a century of original source documentation of both birth and baptismal records compiled by the Hebron Lutheran Church in current-day Madison County, Virginia. The church still serves […]
Siegen Forest Easement Signed by Historic Germanna Leadership
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 […]
Historic Germanna Initiates Removal and Restoration of Iconic Weathervane
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 […]
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