The Culpeper Minute Men was organized in the fall of 1775in response to Governor Patrick Henry’s call for the Virginia militia to protect the capital at Williamsburg. Their uniform consisted of hunting shirts bearing the words “Liberty or Death” and a distinctive rattlesnake flag stating both “Liberty or Death” and “Don’t Tread On Me.” “That […]
History buffs, family genealogists, and local residents of all ages are invited to partake in Historic Germanna’s 70th Anniversary Conference and Reunion, taking place from Thursday July 16 through Sunday July 19. Learn about the often overlooked history of Germanna, a keystone of this region’s history, through exciting lectures, hands-on archaeology, special exhibits, and more! […]
See history in action at our first Public Archaeology Day of the year on Thursday July 16 from 10am to 4pm! Tour the dig site, meet our knowledgeable archaeologists, and see history uncovered in real time as we excavate Alexander Spotswood’s Enchanted Castle, the town of Germanna, the Gordon Farm, and the potential site of […]