Germanna Foundation

Preserving the historic heritage of the original settlers of the Fort Germanna Colonies in Virginia

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Germanna in America

October 5, 2017 By Germanna 2 Comments

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 Leave a Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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 1 Comment

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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Kids Colonial Camp at Germanna

May 22, 2017 By Germanna Leave a Comment

Looking for a fun summertime activity for your kids or grandkids ages 6 to 14 years old? Have them attend a one-day only Kids Colonial Camp at Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 8 am to 4 pm at the Fort Germanna Visitor Center on 2062 Germanna Hwy (Route 3) in Locust Grove, VA. The Visitor Center […]

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Germanna Historical Conference July 15, 2017

May 22, 2017 By Germanna Leave a Comment

On Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, the Germanna Foundation will be holding its annual Historical Conference at the Germanna Community College Daniel Technology Center located at 18121 Technology Drive in Culpeper, VA. There will be many vendors at the conference focused on area history, books, historical memorabilia, clubs/organizations, parks, and much […]

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Hebron Lutheran Church Foundation

April 29, 2017 By Germanna Leave a Comment

Madison, VA — The Hebron Lutheran Church Foundation joins in the celebration of 300 years of a Lutheran church in the hills of the Virginia Piedmont, and asks that well-wishers on both sides of the Atlantic participate in the work of the Foundation to ensure the church’s continuity in the centuries to come. “In this […]

Filed Under: 300th Jubilee, Announcements, Events, Germanna Blog

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Germanna Foundation’s Mission and Stewardship

The Germanna Foundation tells America’s story of liberty through the frontier experience of her settlers and descendants using archaeological, historical, and genealogical research and interpretation. We are stewards over these important properties:

  • Fort Germanna Visitor Center campus which includes a Museum, Genealogy Library, the Hitt Archaeology Center, and the Germanna Memorial Garden
  • Siegen Forest – 170-acre Hiking and Nature Trails along the Rapidan river
  • 1714/1717 Fort Germanna Archaeology Site
  • Virginia Lt. Gov. Alexander Spotswood’s home “Enchanted Castle” Archaeology Site
  • 1757 Georgian-style Salubria Manor
  • 1800 Peter Hitt Farm

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GR #5: Ancestry and Descendants of the Nassau-Siegen Immigrants to Virginia, 1714-1750.

Germanna Record #5

Germanna 101

Watch a video about the history of the Germanna Colonies in America.

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Missed our conference that attendees are raving about? Watch the sessions on-demand! Click on graphic for session information and registration links.

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Become a member of the Germanna Foundation and get access to Germanna’s exclusive genealogy database, GermannaFamily.org, with thousands of names. Research your Germanna roots!

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Germanna Foundation

The Germanna Foundation
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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Fort Germanna Visitor Center, Museum & Library

2062 Germanna Highway (Route 3)
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(Next to the Germanna Community College campus)

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
CLOSED Saturday and Sunday

Advanced reservations are required to use the library. Research time limited to 2 hours.

Masks are required in the Visitor Center at all times. Please maintain 6 feet distance. Limit of 4 people in the library; 5 people in the museum.

Out of town visitors are urged to call us at 540-423-1700 to confirm or to make special arrangements for groups.

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Hike Siegen Forest!

Behind the Fort Germanna Visitor Center is our 170-acre Siegen Forest nature and hiking trails along the Rapidan river. Trails continue to be OPEN. When visiting the trails, please practice “Leave no Trace” ethos and maintain proper social distancing. If you enjoy the trails, consider donating to the Germanna Foundation to help support their upkeep.

 

About

The Germanna Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to exploring the Colonial Virginia frontier via the historic 1714 Fort Germanna and its German colonists and their descendants.

It conducts archaeological exploration and conservation, genealogical research and publishing, and historic preservation and interpretation.

The Foundation owns and maintains several historic sites and properties, such as Salubria Manor, that were part of or closely connected to the Germanna colonies, the town of Germanna, and the other early colonial Virginia settlements and towns in the Piedmont area of Virginia.

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