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Abba & Frank Thornton: Making a Garden from a Thicket

Sunday, May 25

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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Belle Grove Closed Memorial Day

Monday, May 26, 2025

Belle Grove Plantation will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Wild Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 28, 11 a.m.

Families are invited to join us at Belle Grove to have fun learning about our wild world! 


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GardenFest

Saturday, June 7, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Virginia Cooperative Extension supported by the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association presents GardenFest at Belle Grove on Saturday, June 7, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.


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“When a Trumpet Cries,” an original play by local playwright Bleu Do’zia

June 13-15, June 20-22

"When a Trumpet Cries," an original play by local playwright Bleu Do’zia offers a powerful and unexpected portrayal of Abba, an enslaved woman at Belle Grove. 


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Belle Grove Closed at 1 p.m. for Private Event

Saturday, June 14

Belle Grove will closing early at 1 p.m. for a private event. There will be 10:15, 11:15, 12:15 guided tours. 


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