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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April 28-June 7, 2026 – “Give Me Liberty” Traveling Exhibit
Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation traveling exhibit from the… more
Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation traveling exhibit from the… more
Wednesday, May 13, 1-4 p.m. – Basketmaking Class
Virginia Stultz will instruct this class and show you how to make a traditional tub shaped… more
Virginia Stultz will instruct this class and show you how to make a traditional tub shaped… more
Saturday, May 16, 2 p.m. – Belle Grove Closed at 2 p.m. for a private event
Belle Grove will closing early at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 for a private event. There… more
Belle Grove will closing early at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 for a private event. There… more
