Germanna Foundation

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

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Honoring Veterans

November 9, 2020 By Germanna Leave a Comment

On November 11, the Germanna Foundation honored America’s military veterans by holding a ceremony in the Memorial Garden on the Fort Germanna Visitor Center campus and ringing Germanna’s bell 21 times. Luminaries were placed in the garden marked with the following names and their military service provided by donors. We are grateful for veterans and […]

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Germanna Foundation Germany Trip Webinar

October 26, 2020 By Germanna 2 Comments

Have you ever wanted to visit the village of your ancestors in Germany? Or are you someone who is interested in German history, culture, and cuisine? Have you been on a Germany trip with Germanna and want to reminisce about your experience? Have you thought about going and want more information? In this new webinar, […]

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Germanna Foundation welcomes visitors to archaeological site on public access day

October 15, 2020 By Germanna Leave a Comment

News article in the Orange County Review newspaper by Gracie Wilbanks: The Germanna Foundation held a public access day on Saturday, October 3, in conjunction with the 300th anniversary of the founding of Spotsylvania. The history organization hosted its annual public access day to Germanna’s archaeological digs sites, educational opportunities regarding colonial life and a […]

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Honoring Veterans: A Luminary Tribute

October 7, 2020 By Germanna Leave a Comment

**UPDATE: Due to the forecasted weather, our Veterans Day Luminary event will be limited. We will have luminaries set up under the awning of the visitor center and underneath the Memorial Garden roof. The bell ringing will still take place at 6pm. Join the Germanna Foundation on Wednesday, November 11 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm […]

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LtGov Alexander Spotswood reads 1720 proclamation announcing the creation of Spotsylvania County

October 6, 2020 By Germanna Leave a Comment

On Saturday, October 3 in Locust Grove, Virginia, the Germanna Foundation held a Fort Germanna archaeology Public Access Day event which also served as the kick off event to the 300th anniversary of Spotsylvania County celebrations which will last to 2021. Historian and Historical Re-enactor Dennis Loba portrayed Virginia Lt. Governor Alexander Spotswood reading the […]

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Fort Germanna Public Access Day Event with LtGov Alexander Spotswood – October 3

September 11, 2020 By Germanna Leave a Comment

Join us for a Special Fort Germanna Public Access Day Event! In conjunction with the 300th Anniversary of Spotsylvania County in 2021, Lt. Governor Alexander Spotswood will be at the Fort Germanna Archaeological site to proclaim the formation of Spotsylvania County at 10:30am on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Visitors will get the chance to see […]

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2020 Germanna Archaeology Wrap Up Webinar – Aug 20

August 13, 2020 By Germanna Leave a Comment

Join us for the final hurrah of the 2020 archaeology season. This webinar will be moderated by Director of Archaeology Dr. Eric Larsen, who will be joined by Germanna archaeologist Kelly Arford-Horne and the 2020 interns. Discussion will revolve around findings, experiences, the future, and all things Germanna Archaeology. You will have the opportunity to […]

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2020 Germanna Conference Recap

July 28, 2020 By Germanna Leave a Comment

Executive Director Tim Sutphin reviews the Germanna Foundation’s virtual conference held on July 17 & 18, and announces the VERY successful fundraising challenge. Germanna had a very successful Virtual Germanna conference. For the first time in 63 years, we were unable to hold our Reunion/Conference in person, so we went online. We had 278 attendees […]

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Germanna Foundation’s Archaeologist Dr. Eric Larsen invites you to our 2020 Conference

July 16, 2020 By Germanna Leave a Comment

Dr. Eric Larsen, the Director of Archaeology for the Germanna Foundation, invites you to attend our 2020 online conference Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18. Cost is only $30 per day. Register here: https://germanna.org/conference-and-reunion/ On Saturday, July 18, there is a special emphasis on archaeology: 1:00 pm: Explorers, Indians, Refugees, and Settlers—The Road to […]

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Webinar: 18th Century Timepieces with Dennis Loba

June 12, 2020 By Germanna Leave a Comment

Watch on demand for free: CLICK HERE, Password: 4R#3B805. Skip ahead in the video to 17:00 to see the start of the webinar. Join Dennis Loba on June 19 at 3pm as he explores the various timepieces of the eighteenth century.  Dennis will explain where timepieces were coming from, show examples from his collection and […]

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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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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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