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Historic Germanna connects communities with Virginia’s past and present through its historic, natural, and cultural resources.

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Germanna Archaeology Site in the News

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Many of our 2015 reunion attendees had the opportunity to visit the Fort Germanna/ Enchanted Castle archaeological site during an open house with staff archaeologist Dr. Eric Larsen and special guest Dr. Bernard Means from Virginia Commonwealth University’s Virtual Curation Lab.  Orange County Review reporter Amber Galaviz covered the event.  Read her “Digging Germanna” article […]

2015 Germanna Reunion and Conference

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Thank you to our members and other attendees, supporters, speakers, and volunteers for making this year’s reunion events such a wonderful experience.  And be sure to mark your calendar now for the 2016 Germanna Reunion and Conference (July 15-18, 2016), celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe Expedition led by Alexander […]

Fort Germanna – Enchanted Castle Site Nominated for Inclusion on World Monuments Fund 2016 Watch List

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The Fort Germanna/Enchanted Castle archaeological site has been nominated for inclusion on the World Monuments Fund 2016 Watch List.  The Watch List, published every two years, calls international attention to cultural heritage sites around the globe that are at risk from the forces of nature or the impact of social, political, and economic change, and […]

Germanna Foundation Announces Appointment of Dr. Eric Larsen as Staff Archaeologist

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Today the Trustees of the Germanna Foundation announced the appointment of Eric Larsen, Ph.D., as Archaeologist of the Foundation. Dr. Larsen brings more than 25 years of archaeological experience to his new position, having worked with the National Park Service at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and for the University of Maryland on sites in […]

Germanna Descendant and Astronaut Buzz Aldrin to Visit Germanna Area

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Germanna descendant, Apollo 11 astronaut and moonwalker Buzz Aldrin will visit with schoolchildren from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, November 7th at Germanna Community College’s Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper, VA, as part of an effort by his ShareSpace Foundation to inspire young children to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, the arts […]

Colonial Dames to dedicate historic marker at Salubria on Saturday, Sept 27

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(Click on images to enlarge) The House of Burgesses Chapter of the Colonial Dames XVII Century will be dedicating a brick historic marker and bronze plaque honoring the Germanna Foundation’s stewardship of Salubria, the mid-18th century Georgian brick mansion, in Stevensburg, Virginia this Saturday, September 27th at 11:00 am in a ceremony at Salubria. Ms. […]

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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