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Parked at Home: Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park
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Explore America's national parks from the comfort of home!
Every park has a story.
During this virtual series, we connect with people from across the country to talk about special places, complex stories, and unexpected connections across National Park Service sites.
Join us to learn more about a place that might be close to home, or a destination you dream of visiting. Each hour-long program includes a presentation by park rangers an opportunity to ask questions. In 2026, we are focusing on revolutionary people, places, and times.
All Parked at Home programs are free and open to all. These programs are hosted on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM (eastern) in March and April.
Thank you to our partner, Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, for supporting this program.
An American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter will provide signing services for all 6 programs. If you have any questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact Ranger Mark Mello.
2026 Partner Programs—At a Glance
Thursday, March 19, 2026: Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
Thursday, March 26, 2026: Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Thursday, April 2, 2026: Cowpens National Battlefield
Thursday, April 9, 2026: Frances Perkins National Monument
Thursday, April 16, 2026: Effigy Mounds National Monument
Thursday, April 23, 2026: Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park
April 23, 2026 – Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park
Middletown, Virginia
Belle Grove Plantation relied on the labor of over 276 enslaved people between 1783 and 1852 during its peak as one of the largest farms in Frederick County, Virginia. Isaac Hite, Jr., historical owner of Belle Grove, fought in the War of Independence. How did he, his family members, and neighbors come to rebel against their king? A park ranger will discuss the Shenandoah Valley's role in the American Revolution and how the promises of an unfinished revolution influenced people who lived there, both free and enslaved, during the Civil War.