At the time the author began working as an English instructor at Germanna Community College (GCC)'s Locust Grove Campus in the fall of 1993, like almost all the faculty, staff, and students, he had no idea of the rich and fascinating local history of their campus--or that it would soon become his overriding passion, lead to many student activities, and blossom into an ongoing series of events with local community groups that continues to flourish today. In this article, the author shares the rich historical setting of GCC's Locust Grove Campus, as well as the classroom and college activities and events that have grown alongside his discoveries.