Step Into History: Germanna Foundation
Step into history. Here, you can find yourself in the first German settlement in colonial Virginia. Trace the ancestry of the earliest German descendants in the Germanna Foundation Genealogical Heritage Library. Wander among the granite memorials of some of the earliest immigrant families in the country. Walk the halls of Salubria Manor, home of Rev. Thompson and Alexander Spotswood’s widow, Butler Brayne. Step into America’s story of liberty through the eyes of Fort Germanna.
Transport yourself back to 1714 among many German settlers looking for a new life, free from religious persecution. Tour Salubria though video, watch the Genealogy short series, or take a closer look into the Germanna Foundation archaeological dig sites by clicking here.
Explore: Participate in one of the Germanna Foundation’s online events! Using Facebook Live, the Germanna Foundation is hosting a virtual event series “5 Minutes with Germanna.” Videos are uploaded on their Youtube channel and website if you are unable to participate live.
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