Belle Grove is located in the northern Shenandoah Valley near Middletown, Virginia. It is an authentic 1797 Manor House, built by Major Isaac Hite and his wife Nelly Madison Hite, sister of President James Madison. Major Hite, grandson of Shenandoah Valley Pioneer Jost Hite, expanded his original 483 acres to a prosperous 7500 acre plantation, growing wheat, raising cattle and Merino sheep, and operating a large distillery and several mills. MORE
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Saturday, August 24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. – Belle Grove Wine Fest
Saturday, August 24 is Belle Grove's Wine Fest! It is our annual...more
Saturday, August 24 is Belle Grove's Wine Fest! It is our annual...more
Sunday, August 25 – Kneading in Silence: A Glimpse into the Life of the Enslaved Cook Judah
A free 30-minute presentation discusses the life of Judah, the enslaved...more
A free 30-minute presentation discusses the life of Judah, the enslaved...more
Monday, September 2 – Belle Grove Closed Labor Day
Belle Grove will be closed Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. We will...more
Belle Grove will be closed Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. We will...more
