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
Wednesday, November 19, 11 a.m. – Wild Wednesdays
Families are invited to join us at Belle Grove to have fun learning about our wild world! more
Families are invited to join us at Belle Grove to have fun learning about our wild world! more
November 22-23, 2025 – Kris Kringle Market
Belle Grove's Kris Kringle Market is on Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23, 10 am-4… more
Belle Grove's Kris Kringle Market is on Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23, 10 am-4… more
