Cast iron pots and pans in front of a stone fireplace.

Kneading in Silence

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

  • Oct 25, 2026 at 3:15 PM
  • Free

Purchased by the Hite family with her two young boys, Judah was the Hites' enslaved cook at the time of her death in 1836. Rare primary source documents from the Hite family reveal insights into her life. 

Fees

Regular admission prices apply to tour the Manor House before or after the talk. Buy tour tickets at the Welcome Center when you arrive.

Location

Enter under the front porch of Belle Grove Plantation to meet in the winter kitchen, 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, VA.

Latitude and Longitude 39.020762, -78.303701

Schedule

Date:

Oct 25, 2026

Time:

3:15 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Contact Information

Belle Grove Plantation
540-869-2028
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Event Type

  • Partner Program
  • Talk
Tags: belle grove plantation, slavery, african american, freedom 250