Evening with Germanna Virtual Lecture Series
Thursday September 25 – 7:00pm – Virtual
Join a representative of the James Madison Museum to learn about Bloomsbury, a uniquely constructed 18th century house in Orange, and its connections to Germanna and the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe Expedition. This program will be held virtually via Zoom. This is a pay-what-you-can event, and tickets are available here.
Archaeology Month Behind the Scenes Tour
Fridays in October – 10:00am – In-person
In celebration of Archaeology Month, Germanna Archaeology will be offering exclusive behind-the-scenes walking tours of our active dig site on Fridays in October. See excavations in process, meet with our archaeologists, and experience the past after its uncovered. Tours meet at the Historic Germanna Visitor Center. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. October 4 October 11 October 18 October 25
Salubria After Dark
Friday October 18 – 6:00pm-10:00pm – In-person
On Friday October 18, Historic Germanna will once again open the gates to Historic Salubria for a special, after-hours Halloween event. Amidst the eerie glow of candles, lanterns, and carved pumpkins, explore the 18th century plantation house in a new light.Historic Salubria has loomed over the rolling hills of Culpeper County for over 250 years. If you dare, step inside one of myths and lore, stories and legends, of Historic Salubria’s compelling past.
Join costumed interpreters as they lead you through various macabre tales that have been weaved throughout Salubria’s history. Hear about farce and fable, truth and tale – all of which make up the fabric of Salubria.
Each tour will begin on the hour, with the first tour at 6pm and the last one at 9pm. Tickets are required and can be purchased via Eventbrite. The cost is $15 per person.
Due to the nature of some of the stories, we recommend that this event is for children ages 12 and up.Don’t miss one of our most popular events of the year, as space is limited! This is your only chance to view one of Culpeper’s oldest brick buildings in a new light – after dark! Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
Evening with Germanna Virtual Lecture Series
Thursday October 26 – 7pm – Virtual
Join us for a fascinating evening to hear a recap of this year’s dig season with Germanna Archaeology! Learn about new artifacts and what they tell us about the “Enchanted Castle,” the original Spotsylvania Court House, Fort Germanna, and 19th century inhabitants of the area. This program is held virtually via Zoom and is a Pay-what-you-can event. Tickets will be available on Eventbrite.
Veterans Day Illumination
Monday November 11 – 6:00pm – In-person
Join Historic Germanna as we honor veterans by illuminating the grounds of the Historic Germanna Visitor Center in Locust Grove, VA with luminaries. A special commemorative program will also take place at 6pm. Interested in honoring a veteran? Sponsor a luminary for $20 each by calling 540-423-1700. Your donation to Historic Germanna supports the work of one of Central Virginia’s most unique public history sites. Luminaries will be identified with the veteran’s name and service and then lit on the night of the event.
For more information, please call 540-423-1700 or email [email protected].