Join Historic Germanna as we commemorate the 160th anniversary of the winter encampment of the Union Army in Culpeper County! On Saturday, December 9, the 18th century plantation house will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm. In addition to informal house and grounds tours, visitors will be able to interact with living […]
Siegen Forest Easement Signed by Historic Germanna Leadership
Last Friday, October 27, we achieved a monumental milestone for Historic Germanna, one that has been over a decade in the making. Our Executive Director, Jennifer Hurst Wender, under the guidance of Keith Hoffman, President of the Board of Trustees, signed the conservation easement on Siegen Forest. The journey leading to this moment involved extensive […]
Historic Germanna Initiates Removal and Restoration of Iconic Weathervane
Locust Grove, VA – October 18, 2023 – Historic Germanna, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Virginia’s rich history, is embarking on an exciting journey to preserve a symbol of the past that has graced our visitor center for decades. On October 19th, 2023, the iconic copper ship weathervane adorning the Brawdus Martin Historic Germanna […]
Honor Veterans During Annual Illumination
Sponsor a Luminary to Honor a Veteran Join us on Friday, November 10, 2023 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm as Historic Germanna honors all veterans by illuminating the grounds of the Historic Germanna Visitor Center in Locust Grove, VA with luminaries and a special presentation. We’re honored to welcome Mr. Bill Shugarts as our featured speaker. Mr. Shugarts is a […]
Learn About the Latest Archaeological Discoveries During an Evening with Germanna
An Evening with Germanna: Archaeology Discoveries in 2023 Tune in from wherever you are for a fascinating presentation with Historic Germanna’s Archaeology Department on Thursday, October 19 at 7:00pm ET to hear about this year’s discoveries at the archaeological dig sites! From clearing the ruins of Alexander Spotswood’s “Enchanted Castle” to unearthing the areas believed to […]
Lecture Highlights Life of Virginia’s Siouan Tribes
The Women’s Role within the Eastern Siouan Tribes of Virginia’s Interior Join us in honoring Native American Heritage Month this November with a special Lunch & Learn Lecture with guest speaker Victoria Ferguson on Friday, November 10 at 12 pm ET. Click here: RSVP to Join Us! The November 10th presentation by guest speaker Victoria […]
Salubria After Dark Brings Dark Tales to Life
UPDATE: Due to forecasted poor weather conditions, Salubria After Dark on Friday, October 20 is cancelled. Saturday, October 21 is still on, and tickets are still available. Refunds will be issued via Eventbrite. We apologize for the inconvenience! Come experience Salubria After Dark with stories to fright and delight the young and young at heart! […]
Germanna Celebrates Archaeology Month with Behind-the-Scenes Tours
In celebration of Archaeology Month, Historic Germanna’s Archaeology team will host special behind-the-scenes walking tours on each Friday morning in October of Germanna’s archaeological dig sites located in Orange County, Virginia. The dig sites feature the ruins of the “Enchanted Castle” – home of Virginia’s Colonial Lt. Governor, Alexander Spotswood – as well as the […]
Visit to Colonial Williamsburg Offers Exciting Revelations About Enchanted Castle Artifact
Germanna’s archaeologists were invited to visit Colonial Williamsburg on August 17, 2023 to compare what we know about fireback fragments recovered from the Enchanted Castle archaeological dig site with a much larger piece with the same design within the Colonial Williamsburg Archaeology collection that was found during excavations at Colonial Williamsburg in the 1930s. The […]
Fall Open House at Historic Salubria Rescheduled to September 30
New Date! Join us on Saturday, September 30 in Virginia’s beautiful Piedmont at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains for the rescheduled Fall Open House at Historic Salubria! RSVP Here! From 10am to 2pm, enjoy tours of Historic Germanna’s 1757 architectural gem and the grounds, plus crafts and activities for the whole family, refreshments, […]
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