Plantation tour in King George Va.

A beautiful plantation Steve and I toured several weeks ago was  

Belle Grove Plantation.  Nelly Conway Madison's family home which no longer stands   is where she gave birth to our fourth President of the United States and Father of our Constitution ,  James Madison on March 16, 1751.
The home  built in 1790 and sits over a part of the old foundation of Nelly Conway's family home. 
Today is a Bed and Breakfast, It's Innkeepers - Brett and Michelle Darnell.  
I didn't take a picture full view of the carriage side of the home, wished I had  .
 You can take a look at the Belle Grove plantation website and  blog where you can see a better shot of the carriage side entrance of the home. Much information to be had here.

http://virginiaplantation.wordpress.com/year-of-the-virginia-historic-homes/belle-grove-plantation-at-port-conway/

http://www.bellegroveplantation.com/belle-grove-blog


We were met by Innkeeper Michelle a very gracious lady and so much information she shared with us about James Madison,  Belle Grove and  of the owners through the years.

just inside the front entrance.

Very welcoming foyer

Had to get a picture of the ceiling

We were invited to have a seat in this bright and cheery room on sofas that were used in filming Lincoln movie.  Decorated beautifully,  gold, red and blue, so pretty.

 

 

 

 

withdrawing room teacups and saucers

 

 drapes hung so as not to hide the woodwork we were told by Michelle.

 

dining room

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men's withdrawing room

 

 

 

The bare spot in the grass is where a fountain used to be.

 

 

 

 

 

Looking down after ascending the stairs for the tour upstairs

 

 

upper level

 

 

Conway Suite

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

balcony from room

 

 

 

 

Turner Suite 

 

 

 

 

French chairs

 

 

Madison Suite 

 

 

 

 

 

Hipkins - Bernard Junior Suite

 

  

 

A picture of  Francis Hipkins,  a  bride at 14 years of age to William Bernard

 

http://www.bellegroveplantation.com/about_us/history/#2

 

The picture above the mantle in this room is reminescent of the Emanual Church seen coming into Belle Grove

 

 

 

 curved door

 

 

 

3 buildings to be restored are Summer kitchen,  Ice house and Smoke house

 

 6 over 9 pane window

 

 

 

River view side over looking Rappahannock to a place we will get lunch - River Haven

 

 

 

view from restaurant

 

to a peek of Belle Grove beyond the trees

 

 

Steve's Bratwurst

 

Mine - seared Romaine lettude with topping of bacon, tomato, croutons and cheese with ranch dressing

Nice way to end a pleasant trip,  now off for home with Steve driving and me napping.

 

Sharing with  Paulas no rules weekend blog party

 

Masterpiece Monday