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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Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, October 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Free Admission for Battle of Cedar Creek Anniversary
The Battle of Cedar Creek (October 19, 1864) will be commemorated at Belle Grove with interpretation… more

Wednesday, October 21, 12-1 p.m. – A Prominent Patriot in the Shenandoah Valley: Major Isaac Hite Jr. & The American Revolution
As part of its celebration of America's 250th anniversary, Belle Grove Plantation is pleased to… more

Sunday, October 25, 1-4 p.m. – From Goat to Goat Milk Soap!
In this hands-on workshop you will learn to make cold-process goat milk soap… more