Visiting the Park

Hay field at Belle Grove Plantation

NPS

Explore and discover the stories, sites and activities of Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.

A Partnership Park

The National Park Service and its partners work together to manage this national park by preserving and interpreting key historical sites and events related to the American Civil War and the cultural heritage of the Shenandoah Valley. We encourage you to explore its many sites and learn its many stories.

National Trust for Historic Preservation owns Belle Grove Plantation. Built in 1797, the Manor House and the surrounding historic landscape provide visitors a glimpse into the life and experiences of the 18th- and 19th-century occupants. The house has been restored and historically furnished. Guided tours are offered regularly, along with numerous special events throughout the year. There is an admission fee.

Belle Grove, Inc. operates Belle Grove Manor House and protects sensitive battlefield land. The Manor House, which is open to the public, is also furnished with museum-quality artifacts. Belle Grove, Inc. also owns Harmony Hall (Fort Bowman), an early settlement home along Cedar Creek. Together, Belle Grove and the National Trust preserve nearly 400 acres of the original plantation, all of which are also part of the Cedar Creek battlefield.

Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation preserves land associated with the Battle of Cedar Creek, along with sponsoring a re-enactment of the battle every October and other special events. The Foundation interprets the Battle of Cedar Creek and the 1864 Valley campaign. It operates the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation Visitor Center and Museum.

Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation plays a lead role in preserving and interpreting the region’s significant Civil War battlefields and related historic sites within the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District. The Foundation has preserved over 5,902 acres within the district, including 936 acres at Cedar Creek. The Foundation manages Hupp’s Hill Civil War Park and Museum. There is an admission charge for the museum.

Shenandoah County owns 150 acres of county parkland along the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. Future plans include a recreation park and river access.