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Adventure in Fort Valley

Saturday, October 10, 9 a..m.-4 p.m.

Join us for a car caravan tour in Fort Valley, the 23-mile-long secluded “valley within a valley” bordered by the Massanutten Mountain Range.


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Belle Grove Closed for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Monday, October 12

Belle Grove Plantation will be closed on Monday, October 12. We will be open on Tuesday, October 13, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Battle of Cedar Creek Anniversary

Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, October 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Battle of Cedar Creek (October 19, 1864) will be commemorated at Belle Grove with interpretation of the Civil War history of the site and free admission on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18. The weekend will include reenactments hosted by Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation, and programs hosted by Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.


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From Goat to Goat Milk Soap!

Sunday, October 25, 1-4 p.m.

In this hands-on workshop you will learn to make cold-process goat milk soap with Debbi Dellinger of Udderly Natural Goat Milk Soap!


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

Sunday, October 25, 3:15-3:45

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


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First Ladies Tea

Saturday, November 7, 2-4 p.m.

Celebrate the Nation’s 250th at a tea featuring favorite deserts by our First Ladies. Recipes are provided by Coleen Dixon, author of “The Historical Homemaker Cookbook” and she will mingle with guests answering your questions and sharing her insights! 


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