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
Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – Descendants’ Day in Honor of Juneteenth
Join us as we celebrate the legacy of our free and enslaved ancestors through food, faith, stories,… more
Join us as we celebrate the legacy of our free and enslaved ancestors through food, faith, stories,… more
Sunday, June 21, 1-4 p.m. – American Tribute Wreath Workshop
Learn to construct a wreath out of dried and fresh materials and use red, white, and blue items… more
Learn to construct a wreath out of dried and fresh materials and use red, white, and blue items… more
