We are celebrating the end of an eventful year and are glad that you have been a part of it. See our brief 2024 report to review what we have accomplished together: https://sites.google.com/highland.org/2024/home.
Season’s Greetings from Highland
Category: News
December Evening Holiday Tours
Highland is hosting Evening Holiday Tours from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. on December 20, 26, and 27. These small-group evening experiences feature a curator-led, exclusive tour of the 1818 Presidential Guest House and exhibits in a festive holiday atmosphere. Learn Read More …
Saturday, December 14: Holly Days at Highland
Highland and the Virginia Cooperative Extension invite you to Holly Days at Highland, a morning of crafts and holiday cheer on December 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participants will enjoy warm beverages and a festive, family-friendly atmosphere. At this Read More …
Saturday, December 7: Winter Open House
Join us Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for a FREE Winter Open House at Highland! Participants can explore Highland’s newly-opened Community Research Center and Archaeology Lab and have coffee and conversation with an archaeologist. At 11:00 Read More …
WE ARE OPEN THANKSGIVING WEEKEND!
WE ARE OPEN THANKSGIVING WEEKEND! We are here and ready for your visit. To purchase tickets and see opening hours click HERE. For upcoming events and activities, including Small Business Saturday click HERE. To make a gift to Highland click Read More …
November 16, 2024: Let’s Take a Hike
Join Highland hiker and trail fanatic Carla Anderson on a guided hike Highland’s Red Trail on Saturday, November 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This will be a vigorously paced four (+/-) mile hike with some steep inclines and Read More …
November 11, 2024: Veterans Day at Highland
On Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024, Highland will present a day of learning to honor those who have served our country. We invite you to celebrate the veterans in your life by learning more about the many ways the Read More …
November 4, 2024: Home Educator Day at Highland
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 …
November 2, 2024: Community Journaling on the Highland Trails
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 …
Highland’s Executive Director Participates in Democracy Initiative
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.