Abba & Frank Thornton: Making a Garden from a Thicket

The inspiring 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. The program takes place in the Parlor of the Belle Grove Manor House (enter on the front porch). It will be presented by Belle Grove docent Scott Terndrup.

The program will be held on these dates:

July 27, 3:30
September 28, 3:30

This program is free of charge, though donations are appreciated. Regular admission applies to tour the Manor House before the program (at 2:15) or after the program (at 4:15). Purchase admission to tour the Manor House in the Welcome Center upon arrival.

You may also like the following events from Belle Grove Plantation:

• This Saturday, 21st June, 12:00 pm, Take-a-Stitch in the Quilt Honoring People Enslaved at Belle Grove in Berryville
• This Sunday, 22nd June, 01:00 pm, Hypertufa Plant Containers in Middletown
• Next Wednesday, 25th June, 11:00 am, Wild Wednesday--Water Cycle in Middletown