The Belle Hampton Legacy Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving America’s historic buildings, farms, and family-owned businesses. Our goal is to restore and care for important sites — not just as reminders of the past, but as lively places that inspire future generations. We combine historic preservation with teaching about family enterprises and leadership, creating engaging spaces where heritage sparks new ideas. Our mission is to help families and communities preserve their values, stories, and traditions through the care of their heritage, education, and local engagement.

Belle Hampton Main House in Dublin, VA

Where the Past Lights the Path Forward

  • Person holding an old black-and-white photograph of a house in front of a modern brick house with a porch, set on a grassy area with trees.

    PRESERVE

    Belle Hampton Preservation began when the farmhouse stood boarded up, nearly abandoned, and at risk of being sold outside the family. What could have been the end of a 250-year legacy instead became a rallying point. Descendants came together to save the farm, breathing new life into its walls and fields while honoring the stories and traditions that shaped generations. Today, Belle Hampton is more than a restored homestead—it is a reminder that preserving heritage is an act of courage and hope.
    Join us in protecting homes like Belle Hampton and take the first step to preserve your own family’s legacy, too.

  • Madeline Hoge Educating on family business

    EDUCATE

    Turn history into a living classroom. At Belle Hampton, we believe preservation is not enough unless it inspires and teaches future generations. Through workshops, storytelling, hands-on learning, and leadership training, we connect families, students, and community members with the lessons carried through 250 years of heritage. From the struggles of family farms to the resilience of small businesses, education at Belle Hampton equips people with knowledge to honor the past while shaping the future.
    Join us in learning from history, sharing its wisdom, and passing it forward—start building your own legacy today.

  • People gathered on a lawn and front porch for an outdoor event at a brick house decorated with American flags and patriotic bunting. Some people are sitting, some are standing and talking, and a dog is present. The scene is set in the late afternoon with a large leafless tree and rural landscape in the background.

    INSPIRE

    Breathe life into history through storytelling and shared experiences. At Belle Hampton, we believe stories are bridges—connecting generations, reminding us where we’ve come from, and sparking visions of what’s possible ahead. Through family narratives, community events, and creative expressions like art, music, and theater, we transform preservation into inspiration. Every tale of endurance, sacrifice, and hope at Belle Hampton reminds us that legacy is not only inherited but also created anew each day.
    Come be part of the story—and discover how your own history can inspire the future.

OUR VISION

The Belle Hampton Legacy Center envisions a future in which America’s historic buildings, farms, and family-owned enterprises are preserved as vibrant places of learning, leadership, and connection—where heritage is not merely remembered, but actively used to inspire innovation, stewardship, and continuity across generations.