# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Abba & Frank Thornton: Making a Garden from a Thicket
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 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:

Sunday, March 29, 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 24, 2 p.m.
Sunday, July 26, 2 p.m.
Sunday, September 27, 2 p.m.
Sunday, November 29, 2 p.m.

This 30-minute program is free of charge, though donations are appreciated. Regular admission applies to tour the Manor House before the program (at 1:15) or immediately after the program (at 2:30). Purchase admission to tour the Manor House in the Welcome Center upon arrival.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/middletown/abba-and-frank-thornton-making-a-garden-from-a-thicket/200029855208307
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Middletown
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, VA, United States, Virginia 22645
- **lat**: 39.02082
- **long**: -78.30384
- **full address**: 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, VA, United States, Virginia 22645

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Abba & Frank Thornton: Making a Garden from a Thicket
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d6bd05bd942b9c4b80aed3f48111d86a33dd7733752f78ad753f7bc934ac3a62-rimg-w1200-h311-dcf3d9bf-gmir?v=1776336394

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Abba & Frank Thornton: Making a Garden from a Thicket being held?
  - **A:** Abba & Frank Thornton: Making a Garden from a Thicket takes place on Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm at 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, VA, United States, Virginia 22645.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Abba & Frank Thornton: Making a Garden from a Thicket?
  - **A:** Abba & Frank Thornton: Making a Garden from a Thicket is organized by Belle Grove Plantation.

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