On October 19, 2023, the iconic copper weathervane atop the Historic Germanna Visitor Center was removed, after we discovered a persistent leak in the roof, caused by the continuous turning of the weathervane. The roof was repaired and the leak capped. In the meantime, the weathervane was carefully transported to Rhode Island to David Ferro, […]
Historic Germanna Initiates Removal and Restoration of Iconic Weathervane
Locust Grove, VA – October 18, 2023 – Historic Germanna, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Virginia’s rich history, is embarking on an exciting journey to preserve a symbol of the past that has graced our visitor center for decades. On October 19th, 2023, the iconic copper ship weathervane adorning the Brawdus Martin Historic Germanna […]