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. […]
Historic Salubria Unveils Inaugural Summer Visiting Hours
We are so excited to announce Historic Salubroa’s first-ever summer visiting hours. Historic Germanna invites guests to immerse themselves in Salubria’s rich history and captivating architecture from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Constructed in 1757, Salubria stands as a preserved, not restored, house showcasing original wood paneling—an exceptional example of 18th-century craftsmanship. Its raw, unfurnished state […]
Take Part in Nationwide Historic Site Cleanup on April 6
For 28 years, thousands of volunteers have gathered at battlefields and historic sites across the nation to participate in the American Battlefield Trust Trust’s Park Day clean-up effort. More than 450,000 cumulative hours of labor have been contributed to projects large and small to keep our nation’s heritage not only preserved, but also pristine. Historic Germanna […]
Commemorate Culpeper’s Civil War History at Historic Salubria Winter Open House
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 […]