Historic Germanna connects communities with Virginia’s past and present through its historic, natural, and cultural resources.
Germanna Genealogy Database: GermannaFamily.org. With over 130,000 records, this is one of the largest German ancestry databases in the world.
The Original Germanna Colonists
Travel to where the original colonists lived in Germany
How the 1714 colonists were related
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.
Hours:
Monday: By appointment
Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Trails open dawn to dusk
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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