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2025 Main House Excavation 3D Model
Imagery courtesy of Jay Hirsh
2025 Main House Excavation Time Lapse
Imagery courtesy of Larry Bouterie
Highland Celebrates 50 Years of William & Mary Ownership
Highland Celebrates 50 Years of William & Mary Ownership James Monroe is one of William & Mary’s notable alumni. Together with Central Virginia William & Mary alumni, we have been celebrating 50 years of William & Mary’s stewardship of Highland. Read More …
Perspectives from the Main House
Artifacts recovered through archaeological excavation help researchers piece together the stories of Highland. The project “Perspectives from the Main House,” by University of Maryland graduate student Lauren Meyer (W&M ’24), uses artifacts to explore individual experiences at Highland in the Read More …
Thursday, June 11: Why Is “Doing History” Important?: A Conversation with Christina Shutt
How can history help us better understand ourselves and each other? Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Christina Shutt reflects on the power of history to connect human stories and enact change in the present. Highland Read More …
Saturday, June 6: 2026 Descendants Day
Join us on Saturday, June 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for Descendants Day at Highland. The Highland Council of Descendant Advisors welcomes all attendees, whether descendants or not. Plan to take part in the day’s music, food, and Read More …
Thursday, Thursday, May 14: Virtual VA250 Program, Thy Will Be Done, George Washington’s Legacy of Slavery and the Fight for American Memory
In this virtual VA250 program, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on May 14, historian and author John Garrison Marks explores how generations of Americans have remembered and forgotten George Washington’s involvement with slavery. Thy Will Be Done: George Washington’s Legacy of Read More …
Saturday, May 9: Plant Swap at Highland
Join other gardeners and plant enthusiasts at Highland on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Piedmont Master Gardeners’ Plant Swap. Whether you are a seasoned horticulturist or just starting your plant journey, this Plant Swap Read More …
Sunday, April 26: Annual Highland Sheep Shearing
Highland’s annual sheep shearing will take place on Sunday, April 26 (rain or shine), at 2:00 p.m. Tom Stanley will demonstrate the New Zealand sheep shearing method at this educational, agricultural event. We will also have traditional wool carding and Read More …