Hours of Operation Open daily, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Archaeology at Highland From May 25 to June 26, Tuesdays through Saturdays, a team of archaeologists will be excavating at the site of the 1799 main house (weather permitting). During...

Highland offers a variety of engaging virtual programs–including Slavery at Highland, Founding Friendships, Rediscovering Highland, and more–for adult and student groups. Our programs are facilitated by a Highland educator via Zoom. Click to to learn more about our adult and student...

James Monroe’s story is only one aspect of Highland. Enslaved women and men lived on the property for several generations, and had deeper connections to this place than did Monroe, who was often away in public office. Like other plantation...