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 …
Conservation is closely related to public history at James Monroe’s Highland. This Chesapeake Bay article highlights some recent initiatives. Consider it an invitation to come see–and be inspired. Your browser does not support iframes.
The Albemarle County Fair is scheduled from Thursday, July 30 through Saturday, August 1 on the grounds of Highland. Fair hours are 4:00 to 9:00 PM on Thursday, July 30, and 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Friday, July 31, Read More …
In honor of Independence Day, Highland general admission tickets on July 4th are only $10 per person (kids six and under are free). Follow the link below to purchase tickets:
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Join us on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we welcome the Piedmont Master Gardeners for a FREE program on choosing and growing native plants to support pollinators. Flowering native plants add beauty to gardens and Read More …