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 […]
Germanna Archaeology to Offer Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tours in October
In celebration of Archaeology Month this October, 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 […]
Historic Germanna to Commemorate 300th Anniversary of First Spotsylvania County Courthouse
On Saturday September 7, at 10:00am, Historic Germanna will hold a special event to mark the 300th anniversary of the Spotsylvania County Courthouse. Led by Germanna Archaeologists, this event will offer a rare opportunity to explore the early days of Colonial Virginia’s legal system and the critical role courthouses played in the lives of its residents. […]
See Archaeology in Action at Historic Germanna
Historic Germanna is once again excited to invite the public to see archaeology in action! On Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10am to 4pm, our unique archaeological dig sites in Locust Grove will be open to the public. Get behind the scenes and meet Germanna’s archaeology team to learn more about this summer’s work in […]
Germanna Archaeology Recruiting Excavation Interns for 2024 Season
Historic Germanna is accepting applications for Excavation Interns (4 positions). We are looking for individuals seeking to build experience working as archaeological technicians. The ongoing project serves to educate both the wider public and starting archaeologists (through Internships, hosting the Virginia Commonwealth University’s Field School, and engaging with volunteers). This summer season will concentrate on […]
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 […]
