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Join Historic Germanna as we commemorate the 160th anniversary of the winter encampment of the Union Army in Culpeper County! The United States Army of the Potomac settled into winter camps across Culpeper County in December 1863. There they remained until May 1864, when they marched off into the Wilderness. The Third Cavalry Division camped... Read more »
Join Historic Germanna Education Manager Shannon Doherty for our first Evening with Germanna of this year! On Thursday, February 29 (yes, it is a leap year!) at 7pm ET on Zoom, Shannon will explore the fascinating yet often untold story of slavery, emancipation, and the Union Army in Culpeper County during the Civil War. When... Read more »
The event kicks off with registration and Public Archaeology Day at the Fort Germanna Visitor Center. Participants can view archaeology work in progress, interact with resident archaeologists, and view interesting artifacts. There will be a welcome event at the Culpeper History Museum and a 3rd Thursday Concert Series in downtown Culpeper, Virginia. The second day... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
Join Victoria Ferguson, Dr. Carole Nash, Catherine Hill, Dr. Eric Larsen, and Jennifer Hurst-Wender for a panel discussion to explore the past, present, and future Indigenous experiences in the Germanna region. Historic Germanna, located on the banks of the Rapidan in Virginia’s Piedmont, has been a crossroads between Indigenous and colonial people and their stories... Read more »
Drop by Historic Salubria any time between 11:00am and 3:00pm on Sunday April 13 for an informal afternoon of art and community. Explore the 18th century house and grounds, and be inspired to create art of your own! Limited art supplies, including paper, pencils, and paint, will be provided, but if you have favorite art... Read more »
Join Historic Germanna as we partake in the nationwide cleanup of historic sites and battlefields by sprucing up Historic Salubria and its grounds. A variety of indoor and outdoor activities will be available, including: -Cleaning up the Salubria Community Cemetery (clearing brush, picking up deadfall, cutting back saplings) -Repairing the split-rail fence (digging holes, inserting... Read more »
To honor National Historic Preservation Month, Historic Germanna invites you to step back in time to explore the architectural legacy of Salubria. Thanks to funding from the Semiquincentennial grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, we are amid the process of preparing a comprehensive Historic Structures... Read more »
To honor National Historic Preservation Month, Historic Germanna invites you to step back in time to explore the architectural legacy of Salubria. Thanks to funding from the Semiquincentennial grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, we are amid the process of preparing a comprehensive Historic Structures... Read more »
To honor National Historic Preservation Month, Historic Germanna invites you to step back in time to explore the architectural legacy of Salubria. Thanks to funding from the Semiquincentennial grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, we are amid the process of preparing a comprehensive Historic Structures... Read more »
To honor National Historic Preservation Month, Historic Germanna invites you to step back in time to explore the architectural legacy of Salubria. Thanks to funding from the Semiquincentennial grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, we are amid the process of preparing a comprehensive Historic Structures... Read more »
