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From Goat to Goat Milk Soap!

Sunday, June 28, 1-4 p.m.

In this hands-on workshop you will learn to make cold-process goat milk soap. There will also be a chance to meet "Ebony Tears" a LaMancha Dairy Goat of Debbi Dellinger’s Mountain Meritage Farm!


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Kneading in Silence: A Glimpse into the Life of the Enslaved Cook Judah

Sunday, June 28, 3:15-3:45

A free 30-minute presentation discusses the life of Judah, an enslaved cook of Belle Grove.


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Belle Grove Closed July 4

Saturday, July 4

Belle Grove will be closed on Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We will be open Sunday, July 5, 1-5 p.m.

Bluegrass in the Barn

Saturday, July 25, 5-8 p.m.

A summer tradition with Five of Kind Bluegrass! It is the perfect way to enjoy the Barn and sunset view. 


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Abba & Frank Thornton: Making a Garden from a Thicket

Sunday, July 26, 3:15 p.m.

The amazing story of Abba and Frank Thornton, enslaved by the Hites and the progenitors of a 35 member family, some of whom they saw reach freedom.


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Book Reading with Kenyette Spencer Mills Author of The Dressmakers Secret

Sunday, August 16, 3-5 p.m.

Take a journey through history with griot—the traditional African storyteller— Kenyette Spencer Mills as she reads powerful excerpts from her forthcoming historical novel, The Dressmaker’s Secret.


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