Dontavius Williams presents Chronicles of Adam for Zoom Inalienable Rights presentation.
Belle Grove Plantation
The Slave Dwelling Project's
Programs at Belle Grove
Our third annual Inalienable Rights program pivoted to an online event due to the ongoing Covid-19 health crisis. You can view the presentations here on the Belle Grove website.
Shannon Moeck, Park Ranger at Ceder Creek and Belle Grove
Maj. Isaac Hite, Jr. Commonplace Book
Belle Grove Plantation
Kneading in Silence:
A Glimpse into the Life of the Enslaved Cook Judah
This 30 minute presentation discussing the life of Judah, the enslaved cook of Belle Grove. Purchased by the Hite's with her two young boys, Judah remained their cook until her death in 1836. This program will take place in the winter kitchen of the Belle Grove Manor House.
Joseph McGill, founder Slave Dwelling Project
NPS
Inalienable Rights:
Free & Enslaved Blacks Crafting A Life In The Shenandoah Valley
Saturday, November 13, 2021, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Belle Grove Plantation will offer complimentary admission and feature special programming on the African American history of the site and of the Shenandoah Valley with speakers and special guests from The Slave Dwelling Project, Josephine School Community Museum, Shenandoah County Library and Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.
Jermone Bias and Cheyney McKnight portraying enslaved cooks at Belle Grove Plantation.
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To learn about all ranger led programs and activities, please check out our calendar page.