Belle Grove Plantation is decorated for the holidays December 5-30. In the historic Manor House is a 12-foot Christmas tree in the Parlor and area Garden Clubs decorated each room with a "Let Freedom Ring" theme to mark the beginning of America's 250th Anniversary in 2026.
In the “Unearthing Enslaved Lives” archaeology exhibit, votive candles for each of the 270 men, women, and children enslaved by the Hite family. Each candle bears the name of the person and candles are arranged in family groups. The candles are illuminated every day from 2-8 p.m.
TOUR SCHEDULE
Guided Tours:
Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (last tour 3:15 p.m.)
Sundays, 1-5 p.m. (last tour 4:15 p.m.)
Christmas by Candlelight (self-guided tours and live music):
Friday and Saturdays 4-8 p.m.
Entertainment Schedule:
Friday, December 5: Civil War Santa
Saturday, December 6: Sala de Estar, Strings
Friday, December 12: Allyson Gillispie, Guitar
Saturday, December 13: Teresa Pennington, Guitar
Friday, December 19: Mark Born, Guitar
Saturday, December 20: Abby Beavin, Banjo
Friday, December 26: Abby Beavin, Banjo
Saturday, December 27: Musical Friends of Belle Grove, Caroling
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Visit
https://bellegrove.org/visit/tours for pricing. Admission is free for Belle Grove members. The holidays are a great time to purchase or renew a membership to support Belle Grove's mission. It also makes a wonderful gift! Learn more at
https://bellegrove.org/membership.
The Museum Shop is open during all touring hours, and it is the perfect place to find a unique and locally made gift!
You may also like the following events from Belle Grove Plantation:
- This Saturday, 13th December, 06:00 pm, Music in the Parlor with Teresa Pennington, Guitar in Middletown
- Next Wednesday, 17th December, 11:00 am, Wild Wednesday--The Garden in Winter in Middletown
- Next Thursday, 18th December, 01:00 pm, Winter Floral Arrangement in Middletown
Also check out other
Music events in Middletown,
Entertainment events in Middletown.
