Our Germanna community knows and loves Dr. Eric Larsen, who has led Germanna Archaeology with vision, dedication, and heart since 2014. This week, we say farewell to Eric as he departs his role as Director of Archaeology and Cultural Resources, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that will shape Germanna for years to come. Under Eric’s […]
Witness History Come to Life at Hebron Lutheran Church
Join Historic Germanna, Hebron Lutheran Church, James Madison’s Montpelier, and James Monroe’s Highland for a once-in-a-lifetime reenactment of a pivotal moment in American history. Step back to January 1789, when future presidents James Madison and James Monroe clashed in a heated campaign for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District seat. The stakes were high, as a key issue of the day […]
Iconic Weathervane Returns to Crown Historic Germanna Visitor Center
On October 19, 2023, the iconic copper weathervane atop the Historic Germanna Visitor Center was removed, after we discovered a persistent leak in the roof, caused by the continuous turning of the weathervane. The roof was repaired and the leak capped. In the meantime, the weathervane was carefully transported to Rhode Island to David Ferro, […]
Help Support Germanna at An Evening in the Foothills
7/8 UPDATE: Given a number of important internal factors and after thoughtful reflection with our board and partners, we’ve decided to reschedule this special evening for next year as part of Historic Germanna’s 70th Anniversary Celebration Dinner, aligning with the spirit of America’s 250th. Those who purchased tickets will receive a full refund shortly. In the meantime, […]
Highway Marker for Salubria Restored
On Friday May 16, Historic Germanna unveiled and rededicated a new Department of Historic Resources Highway Marker at Salubria. This replaced the missing sign, that was damaged by a vehicle in 2021. The process started in September 2023 and culminated with the unveiling on Friday. Mother Nature provided a beautiful overcast sky and a refreshing […]
Historic Germanna Honored with Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award
Historic Germanna is honored to announce its recognition with a Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award, presented by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). This prestigious award celebrates outstanding achievements in environmental stewardship and sustainability across the Commonwealth. Historic Germanna received Silver recognition in the Land Conservation category […]
Germanna Archaeology is Hiring for Nine Positions
Exciting news! Germanna Archaeology is preparing for the 2025 dig season, and as a result, we are currently hiring nine (9) positions to grow our archaeology program. Through the BIPOC Historic Preservation Grant, generously funded by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, we are able to fund two researcher positions – one with a focus […]
Historic Germanna to Host Fundraiser for Hebron Lutheran Church
Historic Germanna, in partnership with Hebron Lutheran Church, are excited to announce A Preservation Fundraiser, an evening of music, history, and food to support Hebron’s Restoration and Preservation Project. Built in 1740, Hebron Lutheran Church is the oldest Lutheran church in America that has been in continuous use as a Lutheran church, and one of only […]
Honor Veterans at Annual Illumination
Join Historic Germanna as we honor all veterans by illuminating the Visitor Center with luminaries on Monday November 11 between 6:00pm and 7:00pm. A special commemorative program will take place at 6:00pm in the Memorial Garden. This event is free and open to the public. Wish to honor a veteran? For $20 each, you can […]
Historic Germanna Awarded National Park Service Grant for Preservation of Salubria
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 […]
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