About the Belle Hampton Legacy Center
The Belle Hampton Legacy Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving America’s historic buildings, farms, and family-owned businesses. Founded at Belle Hampton Farm in Virginia’s New River Valley, the Center blends historic preservation with family business education and community engagement. Our mission is to help families and communities preserve their values, stories, and traditions through the care of their heritage, education, and local involvement.
Who we are
Legacies Worth Preserving. Futures Worth Building
Belle Hampton Legacy Center is guided by Tom and Madeline Hoge, whose combined experience bridges global business leadership and deep family heritage.
Madeline Hoge, Executive Director and founder of Belle Hampton Legacy Center, specializes in family governance, generational succession, and long-term planning. With a background at KPMG, authorship in children’s literacy and dyslexia awareness, and shareholder involvement in fintech innovation, she brings a rare blend of strategy, creativity, and education to the nonprofit mission. She holds an Advanced Certificate in Family Business Advising and has helped shape the multi-generational vision for Caledonia Ventures.
Tom Hoge, Managing Director of Caledonia Ventures and CEO of Production Control Units (PCU), brings over three decades of expertise in engineering, logistics, and manufacturing. From his early career with Eaton Corporation to leading operations for a national logistics company and ultimately acquiring and expanding PCU, Tom has consistently demonstrated vision, growth, and stewardship. Alongside his business endeavors, he and Madeline co-founded the Hoge Family Council, dedicated to strengthening family governance through a Family Charter, Code of Conduct, and long-term vision.
Together, Tom and Madeline reside on Belle Hampton Farm—home to more than 250 years of family history—where their commitment to preserving heritage and fostering innovation comes to life through Belle Hampton Legacy Center. Their mission is clear: to preserve America’s family farms, historic buildings, and businesses, while educating and inspiring future generations to create legacies of their own.
Our Vision
The Belle Hampton Legacy Center envisions creating a place where families can reflect, learn, and plan for the future — a retreat-style environment that cultivates leadership, stewardship, and intergenerational collaboration. Through education, restoration, and storytelling, we aim to make heritage a catalyst for innovation and hope, ensuring the past continues to light the path forward.
Our Work in Action
From tours and community events to upcoming family business workshops and historic preservation projects, the Legacy Center transforms history into hands-on learning. Our first initiative, Spirits of Wilderness Road, supports regional preservation efforts while building awareness for our mission. Future plans include an inclusive family reunion, a membership program, and partnerships with local universities such as Radford and Virginia Tech to connect students and families through heritage-based learning.