Experience a spine-tingling evening of history and hauntings at Belle Hampton Farm’s Annual Spirits Along the Wagon Road. Meet historical “spirits,” enjoy wagon rides, live music, fall activities, and support The Wilderness Road Museum. Tickets $40—limited availability!

Join the nationwide bell ringing at 4 PM on September 17, 2025, to commemorate the 248th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. Ring a bell from your location as part of this VA250 celebration honoring freedom, unity, and our founding principles.

The Pavilion Pour: An Evening of Organic Wine, Heritage, and Light

Guests are invited to Belle Hampton’s historic pavilion to participate in a tasting event featuring organic wines. Wine tastings will be accompanied by food inspired by the farm, music, and your shared appetizers or desserts. Be the first visitors to experience this new venue at the pond.

Uncovering and sharing your family story preserves legacy, fosters connection, and strengthens identity across generations. The goal of this workshop is to shift from gathering facts to cultivating a lasting legacy, ensuring the family story endures.

Count Pulaski Chapter NSDAR invites you to join us for the dedication of the historic marker celebrating the service of local patriots Joseph Howe, James Hoge Jr., and Daniel Howe.

We will gather at 2:30 pm on June 22, 2025, at Belle Hampton. From there we will be escorted to nearby Sunnyside cemetery for the installation ceremony. The terrain at the ceremony site can be challenging so be sure to wear farm friendly frocks and footwear.

Join us at historic Belle-Hampton for "Red, White, and Wagyu Bites: Honoring Local Patriots of Sunnyside Cemetery!" This special event will take place from 2-4 PM on November 3rd. Enjoy delicious Back Creek Wagyu sliders and chili hot dogs while listening to author presentations at 2:30 and 3:30 about American Revolutionary War soldiers James Mayo Hoge, Joseph Howe, and Daniel Howe. Guests will also have the chance to participate in a raffle for a P. Buckley Moss print of Belle-Hampton and get their copies of "Sleeping in the Valley" signed. All proceeds will support the DAR sign for the soldiers. Entrance tickets are limited to 50 guests and are priced at $50 per person, which includes house tours. Don't miss out on this patriotic celebration! RSVP by October 30th.

Join us in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with our "Art Days" project. This unique initiative, sponsored by Virginia Humanities, invites local students from kindergarten to 12th grade in the New River Valley (Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, & Radford City) to contribute their creative works. We are collecting 2-D art, poetry, and short stories (max. 200 words) to be featured in a traveling exhibit curated by VT students and faculty.

Mark your calendars for our next Book Talk at the Dublin Library scheduled for Thursday, April 11 at 5:30. Author and Dublin, Virginia resident, Madeline Hoge, will be with us to share information about the newly published Diary of James Hoge Tyler. Madeline will also include information about her other books and the one she is researching and working on. Contact Carol Smith , President of Friends of New Dublin Library to RSVP, at chsmith@pulaskicounty.org, 540-980-5217

Mark your calendars for our next Book Talk at the Do-Better Cottage scheduled for Thursday March 28th at 5:30. Author and museum friend, Madeline Hoge, will be with us to share information about the newly published Diary of James Hoge Tyler. Madeline will also include information about her other books and the one that she is currently researching and working on. The talk is a free event, but donations are always appreciated and utilized for more educational outreach.

Madeline S. Hoge is a Family Business Consultant and Family Historiographer who lives on Belle-Hampton, the Hoge family farm in Southwest Virginia. She is a captivating speaker known for her engaging talks across various topics. Madeline shares her expertise in family business consulting, delves into the fascinating journey of her own family, and imparts insights from her published books. Moreover, she brings the rich history of the region's founding families to life through her engaging presentations.

Take a trip back in time with the Pulaski County 250th of the American Revolution Committee on Sunday, December 17th at 3 p.m.

The committee is hosting a reenactment of the tea party called “The Peak Creek Tea Party” which will feature tea being thrown into Peak Creek that flows through Pulaski.

The event will take place at Count’s Crossing Park on Main Street across from the Old Stone Courthouse in Pulaski.

Join the Open House at the Raymond F. Ratcliffe Memorial Transportation Museum and get author, Madeline Hoge’s signature on her books.

Join us for a tour of Belle Hampton’s Main House that was the inspiration for P. Buckley Moss’s painting. Enjoy some wagyu and trout appetizers as you mender through the home originally built in 1826.

Join the Wilderness Road Christmas Open House and get your signed copy of Sleeping in the Valley by author Madeline Hoge

Join us for a fun adventure on the Haunted History Tour at Glencoe Museum in Radford, VA, USA. Are you brave enough to uncover the secrets of Radford's past?