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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Monday, September 7 – Belle Grove Closed Labor Day
Belle Grove will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. more
Belle Grove will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. more
Sunday, September 13, 3:30-5 p.m. – An Afternoon with Nelly Madison Hite
Enjoy an afternoon learning about Nelly Madison Hite, younger sister of James Madison, who married… more
Enjoy an afternoon learning about Nelly Madison Hite, younger sister of James Madison, who married… more
Sunday, September 20, 3-4:30 – Belle Grove Annual Meeting
Belle Grove's Annual Meeting speaker will be Michael McCray, author of Route 11: From… more
Belle Grove's Annual Meeting speaker will be Michael McCray, author of Route 11: From… more
