Report on the Germanna Conference and Reunion July 16-18, 2010

The July 16-18, 2010 Germanna Conference and Reunion was the best ever! Read about the events and plan on attending July 15-17, 2011!

Preparations at the Visitor Center reached a fever pitch prior to Friday morning when the action began with the sold out tour buses leaving the Best Western Culpeper parking lot at 9:00 a.m.

 

The First Colony Tour explored many sites and delved into some fascinating history with great food and wine to enhance the experience

To read the report on the 2010 First Colony Tour, CLICK HERE

 


The Second Colony Tour also offered great food, wine and an exciting itinerary of historical experiences

To read the report on the 2010 Second Colony Tour, CLICK HERE 

More action started on Friday with the Germanna Canoe Adventure on the Rapidan River starting at the boat landing at the Visitor Center

To read the report on the 2010 Great Germanna Canoe Adventure, CLICK HERE

Friday evening was the site of a fantastic BBQ with the best food ever and dedication of the brand new Memorial Garden cloister

To read the report on the 2010 Friday BBQ and Memorial Garden dedication, CLICK HERE

Saturday morning found us at the Culpeper campus of the Germanna Community College for a fabulous selection of speakers 

To read the report on the Saturday July 17, 2010 Germanna conference events, CLICK HERE

 

 

During the conference sessions, the children enjoyed a fun day at Salubria with many activities and a Spotswood vs. Blackbeard reenactment

 To read the report on the 2010 Salubria Kids Kamp Spotswood vs. Blackbeard event, CLICK HERE

Saturday evening witnessed the best banquet and auction Germanna has seen with special guests Alexander Spotswood and President Thomas Jefferson. (Germanna overcomes time!)
To read the report on the 2010 Banquet and Auction at Salubria, CLICK HERE

Sunday gathering at the Little Fork Church afforded attendees a historic church service, historic lectures and a picnic

To read the report on the 2010 Little Fork colonial service and picnic, CLICK HERE

   

  The plans for next year's Germanna Conference and Reunion are already underway. Mark your calendars now for July 15 - 17, 2011 for what will surely surpass even the amazing 2010 events!


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