Historic Germanna

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Travel to Germany in 2021 with the Germanna Foundation

December 12, 2019 By Germanna Foundation

Have you ever dreamed of taking THE VACATION to Germany? The Germanna Foundation offers a unique opportunity to experience Germany as only it can. The next trip takes place June 2021. Each year’s trip is custom designed with the traveler in mind, whether you are a Germanna descendant of the First or Second Colony, have […]

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Germanna Foundation Earns GuideStar’s Highest Seal of Transparency

May 22, 2019 By Germanna Foundation

On May 20, 2019 the Germanna Foundation earned a 2019 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. By sharing metrics that highlight progress the Foundation is making toward its mission, the organization is helping donors move beyond simplistic ways of nonprofit evaluation such […]

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The Germanna Foundation names Timothy E. Sutphin Executive Director

October 26, 2018 By Germanna Foundation

The Germanna Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Timothy E. Sutphin as its new Executive Director. Tim joins the foundation with over 25 years of experience in the public history profession with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. “The chance to lead the Germanna Foundation in a new and exciting direction […]

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Germanna Foundation Strategic Plan: 2018-2023

October 23, 2018 By Germanna Foundation

The Germanna Foundation engaged Bryan & Jordan Consulting, LLC in April 2018 to assist with its strategic planning process. Our commitment was to prepare goals and action items that were achievable and could ensure a relevant and sustainable future for the Foundation and the sites it oversees. The Germanna Foundation Board of Trustees, the staff, […]

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Partner with Germanna in Our Journey of Exploration

October 23, 2018 By Germanna Foundation

I am writing to share with you the excitement I have about the future of the Germanna Foundation. I wish to thank you for the support you have given to sustain our 62-year-old foundation, and today ask you renew your support during our most significant time of opportunities. 2018 has been an important year of […]

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Germanna Record 20 Available Again and Now on Kindle

May 17, 2018 By Germanna Foundation

Germanna Record 20

Our book, Germanna Record 20: “Germanna Studies: Essays Honoring John V. Blankenbaker” had been sold out but we have reissued it. The design of the cover and interior pages of the print book have been updated and all photos and graphics in the book enhanced. The book is also now available on Kindle. You can read […]

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“Germanna on the Frontier” Reunion & Conference in July

February 23, 2018 By Germanna Foundation

It’s the Germanna Event of the Year! The annual reunion and conference where Germanna “cousins” from all over the country and world come back to where it all started in Virginia at Fort Germanna. A full four-day schedule of events is planned for socializing, learning and having fun. This year’s 61st reunion is called “Germanna […]

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Announcing Germanna’s Christmas Markets on the Rhine River Cruise, December 2019

January 12, 2018 By Germanna Foundation

Join your Germanna Foundation cousins on a cruise that takes you to 10 cities and 9 Christmas Markets in 4 countries from December 8-15, 2019. By going on this cruise, you help raise funds for the mission and work of the Germanna Foundation. The cruise will ALSO trace a long portion of the river path […]

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Germanna 101 – History of the Germanna Colonies in Virginia

December 19, 2017 By Germanna Foundation

Germanna Foundation Membership Development Manager Ashley Abruzzo (and Germanna descendant) presents a video overview on the history of the Germanna Colony, a German-speaking settlement that began in 1714 at Fort Germanna at what was then the western-most frontier of Virginia. The Fort was situated between what is now Fredericksburg and Culpeper, Virginia. She also discusses […]

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Give the Gift of Germanna

November 21, 2017 By Germanna Foundation

. . . . and help support the Germanna Foundation! Wondering what to give the Germanna descendant in your life? We’ve got a lot of ideas for you: • BEFORE you shop on Amazon, use Germanna’s Amazon link to get there. The Foundation will get a referral fee for anything you purchase. The link is […]

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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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Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday: 1:00pm-4:00pm
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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

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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