Germanna Visitor Center
photo by Doug Harnsberger

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foundation@germanna.org 

Mark your calendar!  2012 Germanna Conference and Reunion are Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 15.  Bookmark http://www.germanna.org/all_news to keep up with the latest news and events.

The Germanna Foundation

invites you to explore our site and learn about the history of colonial Virginia and the early German immigrants that Governor Alexander Spotswood arranged to locate in the frontier of Virginia.  Enjoy your stay with us and we hope to hear from you.

Our family is like the branches of a tree.  We may grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.  Each of us will always be a part of the other.

The items in blue indicate a link to another page that you can visit just by clicking on the blue item.

All are invited to check out our Message Board where members post interesting and often exciting historical and genealogical discoveries while sharing a camaraderie with those who believe that the past is an important element of the present and future.  Learn about the latest Germanna related news on the Germanna News page.

Explore our offerings of publications and other items of interest which you may purchase online at the Germanna Merchandise page.

Learn about our organization and how your participation is not only welcome but encouraged! Our Visitor Center and Library is definitely a place to put on your "must visit list."  The 18th century manor home Salubria, which is owned and operated by Germanna, offers opportunities for modern events at this historic venue.

Share in the exciting events of Germanna's annual Trip to Germany and the Annual Historical Conference and Reunion.  You may be inspired to make plans to join us at one or both!  And you may find other events of interest here on our site.

Everyone will be enthralled by the surprising History of Germanna page which will broaden your perspectives on colonial Virginia. Members will also enjoy the Premium Content page with additional articles, original land patents, and more.

An exciting Germanna Genealogy Database is being developed and there are many websites with Genealogy Links that offer a variety of genealogy and historical data.  And you might want to consider participating in the Germanna DNA Project.

You may become a Member of Germanna online and enjoy all the benefits of membership including the ability to post on the Germanna message board and access to data reserved for members.  It would be a bargain at twice the price.  Members may login to the right for easy access to the premium content of the Germanna website.  One very exciting premium feature is Katharine L. Brown's Women of Germanna powerpoint which is a wonderful journey to the early 1700s.

On the Friends of Germanna page you will find links to websites of other historical organizations that Germanna works with to promote a better understanding of our history.

The Germanna legacy is safeguarded for future generations because of the generous contributions of many people in terms of time, energy and money.  If you are in a position to make a financial contribution rest assured that it will be much appreciated. Make a Donation if you would like to help in that way or Contact Us and we will surely find another way to put your energies to work for Germanna.

You do not have to be a member to explore the website, everyone may read the Message Board while only members have posting privileges and access to the superb Premium Content page.

If you would like to become a member of Germanna, renew your membership or make a donation please click here.

If you are a Germanna member with current dues paid and would like a password, please request one by email. Please include your name, address, telephone number and your preferred email. Send request to: foundation@germanna.org

You can also support the Germanna Foundation by obtaining the Germanna Foundation Visa Card.  To apply for your card, click here

There are only two lasting bequests we can give our children - one is roots, and the other, wings. -- Hodding S. Carter

The Germanna Foundation wishes to thank

for their invaluable assistance in redesigning, rebuilding and hosting this website.