For the third year in a row, Historic Germanna is excited to invite the public to visit Salubria, an 18th century Georgian-style plantation house, through summer open visiting hours. Due to the popularity of our past two summers, this year we have expanded our visiting hours to include select Saturdays. Starting Thursday, May 28, Historic […]
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Celebrate 70 Years at the 2026 Conference & Reunion

We are excited to announce that registration is open for this year’s Annual Conference and Reunion! This special iteration of our annual event, held Thursday July 16 through Sunday July 19, will commemorate two special anniversaries: Historic Germanna’s 70th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
This year’s conference and reunion will feature old favorites, such as the fan-favorite Oktoberfest and a diverse lineup of engaging and knowledgeable lecturers, as well as some new, special events, such as a special 70th Anniversary Awards Dinner and a religious history symposium.
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Historic Germanna Receives Americana Corner Grant to Establish Salubria Exhibit
We are delighted to announce that Historic Germanna has been selected as a 2026 Americana Corner Preserving America Grant recipient, a national honor supporting organizations that preserve and share the story of America’s founding era through its first century as a nation. Grant funding will support the first permanent exhibit at Historic Salubria, interpreting the lives […]

Yamaha Awards Grant and Golf Cart to Historic Germanna to Support Free Public Trails and Public River Boat Launch
Historic Germanna is excited to announce that we have received a $10,000 grant through Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative, in partnership with Yamaha Rightwaters, to support public access and sustainable maintenance at Siegen Forest. The forest features more than seven miles of free public trails along the Rapidan River and Germanna Ford—the only public river boat launch […]






