Abba & Frank Thornton: Making a Garden from a Thicket

Name: Abba & Frank Thornton: Making a Garden from a Thicket
Start: 2026-05-24T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-24T14:30:00-04:00
Location: 336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, VA, United States, Virginia 22645

Schedule

Sun May 24 2026 at 02:00 pm to 02:30 pm

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Location

336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, VA, United States, Virginia 22645 | Middletown, VA

The inspiring story of Abba and Frank Thornton, enslaved by the Hites and the progenitors of a 35-member family, some of whom they saw reach freedom. The program takes place in the Parlor of the Belle Grove Manor House (enter on the front porch). It will be presented by Belle Grove docent Scott Terndrup.
The program will be held on these dates:
Sunday, March 29, 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 24, 2 p.m.
Sunday, July 26, 2 p.m.
Sunday, September 27, 2 p.m.
Sunday, November 29, 2 p.m.
This 30-minute program is free of charge, though donations are appreciated. Regular admission applies to tour the Manor House before the program (at 1:15) or immediately after the program (at 2:30). Purchase admission to tour the Manor House in the Welcome Center upon arrival.