Calendar of Events
Abba & Frank Thornton: Making a Garden from a Thicket
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
Belle Grove Plantation will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Wild Wednesdays
Families are invited to join us at Belle Grove to have fun learning about our wild world!
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GardenFest
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
"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
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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