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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June 13-15, June 20-22 – “When a Trumpet Cries,” an original play by local playwright Bleu Do’zia
"When a Trumpet Cries," an original play by local playwright Bleu Do’zia offers a powerful and… more
"When a Trumpet Cries," an original play by local playwright Bleu Do’zia offers a powerful and… more
Sunday, June 15, 12-5 p.m. – Take-A-Stitch in the Quilt Honoring People Enslaved at Belle Grove
Come learn about memorial quilts that will honor the 270 individuals enslaved at Belle Grove from… more
Come learn about memorial quilts that will honor the 270 individuals enslaved at Belle Grove from… more
Sunday, June 22, 1-3 p.m. – Hypertufa Plant Containers
Learn the recipe and technique to make hypertufa, a container ideal for small succulent… more
Learn the recipe and technique to make hypertufa, a container ideal for small succulent… more
