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Archaeology Walking Tours
October 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
In celebration of Archaeology Month, Historic Germanna’s Archaeology team will host special behind-the-scenes walking tours each Friday morning in October of Germanna’s archaeological dig sites located in Orange County, Virginia. The dig sites feature the ruins of the “Enchanted Castle” – home of Virginia’s Colonial Lt. Governor, Alexander Spotswood – as well as the potential sites of the 1714 Fort Germanna, which were constructed by the first German immigrants to Virginia, and the original Spotsylvania Courthouse. See and hear about the latest findings including, uncovering the herringbone walkway of the Enchanted Castle. Guests are requested to dress for the weather and wear close-toed shoes. Event rain or shine unless severe weather.
Learn more & RSVP: Germanna Celebrates Archaeology Month with Behind-the-Scenes Tours – Historic Germanna