Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
Designation: National Historical Park
Location: Virginia
📘 Park Overview
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The fertile valley became an important wheat-growing region in the 1800s. It also witnessed dramatic Civil War campaigns, including the Battle of Cedar Creek, a decisive Federal victory that helped bring the war to an end.
🌤 Weather Information
Summers in Virginia are often very hot with high heat indexes. Check the weather in advance of your trip, and plan accordingly. Dress for the heat and for sun protection. Pack lots of water. The Shenandoah Valley experiences temperate spring and fall seasons and winters with snowfall and cold temperatures.
🚗 Directions
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park is along U.S. Route 11 in Middletown, Virginia. Take exit 302 off Interstate 81 to Middletown. The Visitor Center is at 7712 Main Street in Middletown Courts Plaza.
Images
Sunrise over Belle Grove
Credit: NPS Photo/Buddy Secor
The Heater House
Credit: NPS Photo
Ranger Jeff presenting a kids program.
Credit: NPS Photo
Ranger Shannon presents Cedar Creek and Belle Grove in a Box.
Credit: NPS Photo
Ranger presenting program at Signal Knob.
Credit: NPS Photo
Activities
Topics
Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Mar 5
Moderate rain
High: 66.9°F | Low: 46°F
Humidity: 94%
Wind: 6.3 mph
Rain Chance: 88%
UV Index: 0
Sunrise: 06:40 AM
Sunset: 06:10 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (97%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 53.1°F
Cloud Cover: 88%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Mar 6
Patchy rain nearby
High: 52°F | Low: 45.8°F
Humidity: 93%
Wind: 6.3 mph
Rain Chance: 75%
UV Index: 3
Sunrise: 06:38 AM
Sunset: 06:11 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (93%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 49.3°F
Cloud Cover: 75%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Mar 7
Patchy rain nearby
High: 71.4°F | Low: 45.1°F
Humidity: 90%
Wind: 12.1 mph
Rain Chance: 88%
UV Index: 3
Sunrise: 06:37 AM
Sunset: 06:12 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (87%)
Visibility: 3 mi
Dew Point: 52.4°F
Cloud Cover: 88%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Take A Stitch in the Quilt Honoring People Enslaved at Belle Grove
Take part in an ongoing community project that honors the individuals enslaved at Belle Grove. Participants will help stitch names and known birthdates of each person. Names are arranged in family trees when possible. No prior quilting experience is needed, you'll have the opportunity to learn and practice!
The quilts will be displayed in the manor house at Belle Grove. They will serve as a lasting tribute to those enslaved at the plantation from the 1780s to the 1860s.
Belle Grove Plantation is a partner of the National Park Service at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.
Location: Quilting sessions are at the Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City, VA.
Date: Jan 15, 2026 12:00am to Jan 15, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Take A Stitch in the Quilt Honoring People Enslaved at Belle Grove
Take part in an ongoing community project that honors the individuals enslaved at Belle Grove. Participants will help stitch names and known birthdates of each person. Names are arranged in family trees when possible. No prior quilting experience is needed, you'll have the opportunity to learn and practice!
The quilts will be displayed in the manor house at Belle Grove. They will serve as a lasting tribute to those enslaved at the plantation from the 1780s to the 1860s.
Belle Grove Plantation is a partner of the National Park Service at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.
Location: Quilting sessions are at the Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City, VA.
Date: Jan 20, 2026 12:00am to Jan 20, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Take A Stitch in the Quilt Honoring People Enslaved at Belle Grove
Take part in an ongoing community project that honors the individuals enslaved at Belle Grove. Participants will help stitch names and known birthdates of each person. Names are arranged in family trees when possible. No prior quilting experience is needed, you'll have the opportunity to learn and practice!
The quilts will be displayed in the manor house at Belle Grove. They will serve as a lasting tribute to those enslaved at the plantation from the 1780s to the 1860s.
Belle Grove Plantation is a partner of the National Park Service at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.
Location: Quilting sessions are at the Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City, VA.
Date: Jan 27, 2026 12:00am to Jan 27, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Take A Stitch in the Quilt Honoring People Enslaved at Belle Grove
Take part in an ongoing community project that honors the individuals enslaved at Belle Grove. Participants will help stitch names and known birthdates of each person. Names are arranged in family trees when possible. No prior quilting experience is needed, you'll have the opportunity to learn and practice!
The quilts will be displayed in the manor house at Belle Grove. They will serve as a lasting tribute to those enslaved at the plantation from the 1780s to the 1860s.
Belle Grove Plantation is a partner of the National Park Service at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.
Location: Quilting sessions are at the Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City, VA.
Date: Feb 7, 2026 12:00am to Feb 7, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Take A Stitch in the Quilt Honoring People Enslaved at Belle Grove
Take part in an ongoing community project that honors the individuals enslaved at Belle Grove. Participants will help stitch names and known birthdates of each person. Names are arranged in family trees when possible. No prior quilting experience is needed, you'll have the opportunity to learn and practice!
The quilts will be displayed in the manor house at Belle Grove. They will serve as a lasting tribute to those enslaved at the plantation from the 1780s to the 1860s.
Belle Grove Plantation is a partner of the National Park Service at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.
Location: Quilting sessions are at the Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City, VA.
Date: Feb 11, 2026 12:00am to Feb 11, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Take A Stitch in the Quilt Honoring People Enslaved at Belle Grove
Take part in an ongoing community project that honors the individuals enslaved at Belle Grove. Participants will help stitch names and known birthdates of each person. Names are arranged in family trees when possible. No prior quilting experience is needed, you'll have the opportunity to learn and practice!
The quilts will be displayed in the manor house at Belle Grove. They will serve as a lasting tribute to those enslaved at the plantation from the 1780s to the 1860s.
Belle Grove Plantation is a partner of the National Park Service at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.
Location: Quilting sessions are at the Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City, VA.
Date: Feb 17, 2026 12:00am to Feb 17, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Take A Stitch in the Quilt Honoring People Enslaved at Belle Grove
Take part in an ongoing community project that honors the individuals enslaved at Belle Grove. Participants will help stitch names and known birthdates of each person. Names are arranged in family trees when possible. No prior quilting experience is needed, you'll have the opportunity to learn and practice!
The quilts will be displayed in the manor house at Belle Grove. They will serve as a lasting tribute to those enslaved at the plantation from the 1780s to the 1860s.
Belle Grove Plantation is a partner of the National Park Service at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.
Location: Quilting sessions are at the Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City, VA.
Date: Feb 25, 2026 12:00am to Feb 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Take A Stitch in the Quilt Honoring People Enslaved at Belle Grove
Take part in an ongoing community project that honors the individuals enslaved at Belle Grove. Participants will help stitch names and known birthdates of each person. Names are arranged in family trees when possible. No prior quilting experience is needed, you'll have the opportunity to learn and practice!
The quilts will be displayed in the manor house at Belle Grove. They will serve as a lasting tribute to those enslaved at the plantation from the 1780s to the 1860s.
Belle Grove Plantation is a partner of the National Park Service at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.
Location: Quilting sessions are at the Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City, VA.
Date: Mar 7, 2026 12:00am to Mar 7, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Take A Stitch in the Quilt Honoring People Enslaved at Belle Grove
Take part in an ongoing community project that honors the individuals enslaved at Belle Grove. Participants will help stitch names and known birthdates of each person. Names are arranged in family trees when possible. No prior quilting experience is needed, you'll have the opportunity to learn and practice!
The quilts will be displayed in the manor house at Belle Grove. They will serve as a lasting tribute to those enslaved at the plantation from the 1780s to the 1860s.
Belle Grove Plantation is a partner of the National Park Service at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.
Location: Quilting sessions are at the Bowman Library, 871 Tasker Road, Stephens City, VA.
Date: Mar 12, 2026 12:00am to Mar 12, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
History Hangout
Hangout at Belle Grove Plantation with a National Park Service ranger. Join a conversation about the region’s long record of human settlement while enjoying a panoramic view of the Shenandoah Valley. Learn why this landscape was important during the Civil War and how the community preserves it as a national park.
Location: Meet on the front lawn of Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, VA.
Date: Mar 22, 2026 12:00am to Apr 30, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
7712 Main Street
Middletown, VA 22645
🏤 Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 700
Middletown, VA 22645
📞 Voice Phone: 540-490-9569
✉️ Email: cebe_information@nps.gov