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German Embassy Staff to Visit Germanna

November 6, 2017 By Germanna Foundation

The Germanna Foundation is honored to host a team from the German Embassy on Saturday, November 11, 2017. This German-American team set out from the German Embassy in Washington, DC on Monday, October 30 for a multi-state road trip. The purpose of the tour is to meet people in their hometowns around the region, to […]

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Germany Trip 2018 Deadline

October 27, 2017 By Germanna Foundation

The time has come for those intending to travel to their ancestral villages in Germany in 2018 to send their deposits to reserve a place. Space is limited, and many have already sent deposits. The itinerary is tentative, and is completed only when tour leaders Barbara Price and E.K. Mello know the roster of travelers and which villages their ancestors emigrated […]

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President Donald J. Trump Proclaims October 6, 2017, as German-American Day

October 6, 2017 By Germanna Foundation

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 06, 2017 President Donald J. Trump Proclaims October 6, 2017 as German-American Day German-American Day, 2017 – – – – – – – By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On October 6, 1683, 13 families landed in Philadelphia, […]

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Germanna in America

October 5, 2017 By Germanna Foundation

We’re collecting photographs of Germanna names throughout America for a display in the Fort Germanna Visitor Center along with a map with pins of where Germanna descendants live. When you see a Germanna name on something like a sign or outdoor advertisement, take a high resolution photo of it with your phone or camera and […]

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How you can make Germanna a national asset for all Americans

October 5, 2017 By Germanna Foundation

Would you like to see the Germanna story — the German Colonists at Fort Germanna in Virginia and their descendants — preserved as a national asset for all Americans? Americans already know about and visit the Spanish-speaking Fort Augustine and the English-speaking Fort Jamestown, but wouldn’t you like them to also know about and visit […]

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2017 President Letter

October 2, 2017 By Germanna Foundation

A letter from Germanna Foundation President Marc Wheat begins our 2017 Fundraising Drive to raise end-of-years funds to support next year’s work of the Foundation preserving the legacy of Germanna and making Germanna a national asset for all Americans. Click here for more information on the different ways you can donate. Dear Germanna Supporter, Three […]

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The Willheit Family: The First Four Generations

September 26, 2017 By Germanna Foundation

Now available to purchase via Amazon or by calling the Germanna Foundation is our latest Germanna Record, #21, called The Willheit Family: The First Four Generations by Germanna Foundation Trustee and genealogist Cathi Clore Frost. This fully documented and annotated book with 660 pages of rich, in-depth Willheit genealogy research that is invaluable for Germanna […]

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History Alfresco Gala at Salubria Manor on Oct 7

September 25, 2017 By Germanna Foundation

Help support one of our partners and local museums, The Museum of Culpeper History! On Saturday, October 7, they are hosting their annual fundraiser and 40th anniversary at Germanna Foundation’s historic Salubria Manor from 5:30 pm to 9:45 pm. The evening will commence at 5:30 pm with amazing wine and hor d’ouevres on the lawn […]

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New Germanna Foundation Video Released

August 2, 2017 By Germanna Foundation

The Germanna Foundation’s new video by David Price was previewed at the 2017 Germanna Reunion and Conference. Now you can see this six minute video that provides an overview of the Germanna colonists and the Foundation:

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2017 Germanna Reunion Photos

July 25, 2017 By Germanna Foundation

Be sure to take a look at the photos taken during the 2017 Germanna Reunion and Conference– Photos from the Salubria dinner Photos of various events Fort Germanna Archaeology Dig including the visit to the site by world-renowned archaeologist William Kelso, who discovered Fort Jamestown.      

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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

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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