Open to ALL Students, Families, and Educators! James Monroe’s Highland will host Home Educator Day on Monday, November 4, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Families will enjoy a walk-through of the presidential Guesthouse and exhibit spaces, an opportunity Read More …
Join Highland Hiker, trail guru, and nature fanatic Carla Anderson for a creative journaling experience on the Blue Trail on Saturday, November 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you’re looking to slow down and practice a different way Read More …
Sara Bon-Harper, Executive Director of James Monroe’s Highland, joined More Perfect and George Washington’s Mount Vernon at a convening of 300+ national leaders from across the nation to envision ways and means to further protect and improve our democracy and advance the five foundational Democracy Goals.
On Saturday October 5, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Roger Authers, artisan and wood turner, will be at the Highland Museum Shop demonstrating his craft. This demonstration is FREE and open to the public. Come learn about the art of Read More …
A walk along the Highland Rustic Trails is more than just exercise. Connect with nature in a new way with a sensory exploration hike on Thursday, September 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with Highland trail expert Carla. Participants Read More …
Have you made your Labor Day plans? Make sure to add Highland to your itinerary. Highland general admission tickets for museum visits on September 2nd are only $10 per person (kids six and under are free)! [otw_shortcode_button href=”https://highland.org/tickets” size=”medium” icon_position=”left” Read More …
The Albemarle County Fair is a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of agricultural practices, both new and historic. The 2024 fair is scheduled from Thursday, August 1 through Saturday, August 3 on the grounds of Highland. This three-day agricultural event features exhibits, Read More …
Highland is pleased to launch a new survey to better serve our guests. Your feedback is invaluable and we encourage you to take a few minutes to have your voice heard. Please follow the link below to take the survey. Read More …
We are pleased to announce that Highland will host author and cidermaker Diane Flynt to discuss her book Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived: The Surprising Story of Apples in the South on Sunday, March 24 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Flynt’s Read More …
A new year means new exhibits, projects, and a continued dedication to public history. Follow the link below for a look ahead at 2024 and the 2023 year-end summary: [otw_shortcode_button href=”https://sites.google.com/highland.org/yearend2023/home” size=”large” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]2023 Year-End Summary[/otw_shortcode_button]