In celebration of Archaeology Month this October, Historic Germanna’s Archaeology team will host special behind-the-scenes walking tours on 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 constructed by the first German immigrants to Virginia and the original Spotsylvania Courthouse.
Walking tours will take place each Friday in October – October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.
Guests are to meet the archaeology team at the Historic Germanna Visitor Center at 10:00am to follow the archaeologists to the dig site nearby.
The Historic Germanna Visitor Center is located at: 2062 Germanna Highway Locust Grove, VA 22508.
Guests are requested to dress for the climate and wear close-toed shoes.
Event rain or shine unless severe weather.
$10 suggested donation per person
