Save the date for a special day at Belle Grove with talks and activities celebrating Soul Food and honoring African American chefs of the Shenandoah Valley with the Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project, Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park, and other special guests. One of the special feature of the day will be the release of Send Judah First: The Erased Life of an Enslaved Soul by Dr. Brian Johnson and published by The Hidden Shelf Publishing House. This historical novel was inspired by the life of Judah, an enslaved cook at Belle Grove from 1817-1836. Watch this site for a full schedule of the day's activities.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 24 for Belle Grove's Wine Fest! It is our annual extravaganza of Virginia wine, cider, and spirits and features live music all day, chef demonstrations, vendors, and more!

Belle Grove will be closed Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. We will resume our regular schedule of 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3.

On their pavilion overlooking the spectacular view of Cedar Creek Battlefield, Shaffer’s BBQ will host an authentic dinner featuring local produce and libations.

Farm to Fork Fondo Shenandoah brings together a great bicycle event and support of local agriculture in one fun-filled weekend! Registration is open now!

Come to Belle Grove for Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day! Belle Grove is partnering with the Smithsonian and thousands of other museums by offering Free Admission.  Click below for more information!