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Memorial Foundation of the Germanna Colonies in Virginia was founded in
1956 to preserve and make known the history and culture of the several
Germanna Colonies, their operations under the patronage of Alexander
Spotswood, his residence and activities at Germanna and in the surrounding
area. Since its inception,
the Memorial Foundation of the Germanna Colonies in Virginia, Inc. has
grown to over 2000 members from all areas of the United States and
several foreign countries. Each year, an annual reunion is held on the
third Sunday in July at Germanna and the Germanna Community College. The
interest in our heritage and history is evident with the participation in
events, visits to the Germanna site, use of local libraries, and the large
increase in correspondence and membership. In 2006 an advisory board
named The Germanna Association was created to assist in programs and
operations of the Foundation.
Members are encouraged to submit brief articles, photographs, and
family histories for our publications, including our quarterly newsletter.
The Germanna Visitor Center and its Evelyn C. Martin Library maintain the
Germanna Foundation books, family histories, and archives. This is
available to the public for on-site research,
Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 P.M. Books,
photographs, family histories, and other papers are always welcome
additions to this collection.
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