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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Friday, November 1, 2025 – Belle Grove November & Early December Hours
In November and in early December, Belle Grove only offers Manor House tours on weekends (Saturday… more
In November and in early December, Belle Grove only offers Manor House tours on weekends (Saturday… more
Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Belle Grove Plantation Closed for Thanksgiving
Belle Grove Plantation will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 27, 2025. more
Belle Grove Plantation will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 27, 2025. more
November 28-30 – Belle Grove Open Thanksgiving Weekend
Belle Grove will be open for tours on Friday, November 28 & Saturday, November 29 from… more
Belle Grove will be open for tours on Friday, November 28 & Saturday, November 29 from… more
