Summary
Organization name
Historic Germanna
other names
Historic Germanna
Tax id (EIN)
54-6048585
Address
PO BOX 279LOCUST GROVE, VA 22508
Find Your Connection with Historic Germanna!
Historic Germanna Sites
At Historic Germanna, we are about uncovering and deepening our understanding of the past through archaeological digs, nature trails, tours, programs, research, exhibits, and more. Sites under our stewardship include:
1714 Fort Germanna
Enchanted Castle
Spotsylvania Courthouse
Gordon Farm and Plantation
Historic Germanna connects, engages, and inspires a deeper understanding of the past through places, research, and stories we share with the multiple communities we serve.
The People.
Germanna's history encompasses the lives of Indigenous peoples, English colonists, German immigrants and their descendants, and African and African American communities.
The Places.
The Germanna region in Central Virginia-once pivotal terrain in the American Civil War-lies between bustling cities and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The region is a crossroads of history and culture, offering opportunities to share a unique part of Virginia's history that continues today.
Their Stories.
Historic Germanna offers a deeper understanding of the past through research and collaborations with scholars, community knowledge-keepers, and cultural advisors to tell the many stories of Virginia history.
Our Mission
Inspire understanding and engagement in the rich history and natural resources of Germanna through archaeology, education, genealogy, and preservation.
Our Strategic Vision
Historic Germanna envisions a future where the Germanna region is widely recognized as a unique place that connects diverse stories through shared heritage and cultural and environmental significance, fostering a sense of belonging, learning, and inspiration for all.
Our Strategic Priorities
Storytelling and Education
Be a premier source for the rich history, genealogy, and narratives of the Germanna region through our properties and resources and the diverse communities connected to them, ensuring that our content is deeply rooted in the region’s unique historical context.
Our Physical and Natural Resources
Develop plans to enhance Germanna’s physical resources, ensuring they reflect their distinctive historical, social, and environmental elements and fit into the broader Germanna region narrative.
Community Engagement and Inclusivity
Forge strong and reciprocal relationships to best serve the needs of our stakeholders and share Germanna’s history and resources with our broader community. Historic Germanna recognizes that it plays a role in many communities, including descendants, local, educational, genealogical, archeological, preservation, Tribal nations, and African American history.
Sustainability and Growth
Diversify our revenue streams and build a robust financial foundation to safeguard our future growth and stability.
Organization name
Historic Germanna
other names
Historic Germanna
Tax id (EIN)
54-6048585
Address
PO BOX 279