Belle Grove is located in the northern Shenandoah Valley near Middletown, Virginia. It was the home Major Isaac Hite and his wife Nelly Madison Hite, sister of President James Madison. Major Hite, grandson of Shenandoah Valley Pioneer Jost Hite, used enslaved labor to expand his original 483 acres to a prosperous 7500 acre plantation, growing wheat, raising livestock, and operating a large distillery and several mills. The Manor House, completed in 1797, was the centerpiece of the property and is open for touring today. MORE
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Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. – “Of Ale and History” Beer Festival
The Of Ale and History Beer Festival, Virginia's Longest Running Beer Festival,… more
The Of Ale and History Beer Festival, Virginia's Longest Running Beer Festival,… more
Sunday, May 19, 2-4 p.m. – Paint Party with Kelly Walker
Artist Kelly Walker will guide guests through painting this espalier apple blossom scene at Belle… more
Artist Kelly Walker will guide guests through painting this espalier apple blossom scene at Belle… more
Wednesday, May 22, 11 a.m. – Wild Wednesdays
Families are invited to join us at Belle Grove to have fun learning about our wild world! more
Families are invited to join us at Belle Grove to have fun learning about our wild world! more
