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Belle Grove Plantation in the Shenandoah Valley near Middletown is an 18th-century grain and livestock farm, which encompassed about 7500 acres of land. The unique limestone house was completed in 1797 for Major Isaac Hite and his wife Nelly. The house has remained virtually unchanged through the years, offering visitors an experience of the life and times of the people who lived there in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. During the Civil War, it was at the center of the decisive Battle of Cedar Creek. Today, the plantation includes the main house and gardens, original out buildings, a classic 1918 barn, an overseer's house, the slave cemetery, a heritage apple orchard, fields and meadows, and beautiful scenic mountain views.

Location: 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown Virginia 22645 Telephone 540-869-2028 Fax 540-869-9638

Other History nearby:
(Front Royal) 'Warren Rifles' Confederate Museum
(Frederick) Barbara Fritchie House
(Front Royal) Belle Boyd Cottage
(Middletown) Belle Grove Plantation
(Catlett) Churchhouse
(Gerrardstown) Gerrard House

03/28 Coming to The Middletown area
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival West Friendship MD May4-5 A fun-filled weekend of live animals, crafts and supplies, entertainment and more.
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Bethesda MD May11-12 Delight in fine art created by 130 of nation's best artists, live entertainment and Bethesda restaurants.
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival Annapolis MD June9 View the juried works of 200 of the regions’ best artists and craftsmen. Sample wines from over 25 Maryland wineries in our expanded wine pavilions. Purchase a bottle of wine and relax while listening to smooth jazz all day long.
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people.