Hear the amazing story of Abba and Frank Thornton.
Enslaved by the Hites, they bore a 35-member family. They saw some of those family members reach freedom.
About Belle Grove Plantation:
Belle Grove Plantation began with 483 acres given to Isaac Hite Jr. by his father in 1783. By 1824, it had grown to 7,500 acres. Its products were grain, livestock, flax and hemp. Other Belle Grove enterprises included a grist mill, saw mill, distillery, store, lime kiln, quarry, and blacksmith shop. The great commercial success of these enterprises relied upon an enslaved workforce.
This program is free of charge.
Regular admission prices apply to tour the Manor House before or after the talk. Buy tour tickets at the Welcome Center when you arrive.