Recent archaeological excavations conducted at the historic core of Ash Lawn-Highland, the home of President James Monroe, are exploring foundations of a building that may be a portion of Monroe’s original house. The foundations were discovered during archaeological excavations conducted in April by Read More …
Archaeological research continues at the historic core of Ash Lawn-Highland during the month of April. Rivanna Archaeological Services is conducting excavation Monday through Friday, weather permitting, in the front yard of the ca. 1870 house added by the Massey family. Read More …
The Presidential Precinct, comprised of two of America’s leading universities and three presidential homes in Virginia, announced today the confirmation of a one-day global issues forum, Magna Carta 2015: Global Empowerment through Rule of Law, taking place March 18 at Read More …
The following are the prepared remarks of James B. Murray, Jr., Chairman of the Monroe Commission, for the College of William & Mary’s 2015 Charter Day ceremony. Thank you President Reveley. It is a great honor to return to this Read More …
Monroe Commission Chairman, Venture capitalist and former William & Mary Rector James B. Murray, Jr. will speak at the College of William & Mary’s 2015 Charter Day ceremony, slated for 4 p.m. Feb. 6 in William & Mary Hall in Williamsburg. Read More …
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading online wedding marketplace, named Ash Lawn-Highland, the home of President James Monroe, a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2015 for Ceremony & Reception Venue in Charlottesville, Va. The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2015 Read More …
Today’s featured artisan is Daryll Sneden. A juried artisan with the Artisans Center of Virginia, Daryll is from Maidens. With career experience in computer technology, she uses a multi-shaft computer-assisted loom to weave what she calls “complex cloth.” Daryll combines old Read More …
The White House’s signature Africa initiative comes to fruition next week when 500 of the continent’s most promising young leaders begin a new, six-week leadership, academic and mentoring program that is the hallmark of the Young African Leaders Initiative. On Read More …
As a Blue Star Museum, Ash Lawn-Highland, the home of James Monroe, will offer free admission to active duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Ash Lawn-Highland is one of Read More …
The public can now take a virtual tour of James Monroe’s Ash Lawn-Highland without even stepping on grounds. With support from the Virginia Foundation of the Humanities, photography took place in late 2013. The online virtual tour can be accessed Read More …