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The Highland Descendants Foodways Project

February 24, 2023February 27, 2023

We are pleased to announce the completion of a student project envisioned by the Highland Council of Descendant Advisors and carried out during 2022. The Highland Council of Descendant Advisors is a group of individuals who trace their family histories Read More …

Riparian Buffer Project at Highland

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

Highland is pleased to host an important environmental project to repair a segment of Highland’s riparian areas overrun by invasive plant species. The Riparian Buffer Project benefits Massey Creek, which winds through the Highland landscape, and has downstream effects on Read More …

Highland for the Holidays

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022

There is so much to see and do at Highland during the holiday season. Come and tour our newly reinterpreted exhibit spaces, attend holiday themed programming, or find a unique gift for that special someone. What will you discover at Read More …

Beekeeping Spotlight: Harvesting Honey

July 26, 2022July 28, 2022

Have you ever wondered how beekeepers actually get the honey out of the hive and into the jar? Highland beekeeper, Dominic Fitzsimmons, is on hand to tell us how he handles this sticky situation. Watch the slideshow below to learn Read More …

One Tribe One Day

March 30, 2022April 6, 2022

On April 12th the William & Mary community comes together for One Tribe One Day to focus on our shared purpose and to invest in the future. As part of William & Mary, James Monroe’s Highland would like you to Read More …

Highland announces New Exhibit and Program Planning

February 1, 2022January 31, 2022

James Monroe’s Highland is pleased to announce a collaboration with the exhibit design firm Proun Design, LLC Somerville, MA for the development of exhibits and public programming on the historic site. The project will include installations in the 1870s farmhouse, Read More …

Highland thanks supporters on Giving Tuesday

November 29, 2021

Highland is sustained through the generosity of our dedicated volunteers. On this Giving Tuesday, we would like to recognize the individuals who give to us year round with their skills, time, and enthusiasm. These volunteers contribute in important ways, and Read More …

Highland in the News

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

Our newly re-interpreted exhibit exhibits were recently featured on Charlottesville’s local CBS19 news! Clink on the link below for the full video:

Solicitation for Exhibition Design and Visitor Program Services

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021

We are searching for our future partners in site re-interpretation! William & Mary has issued a solicitation for Exhibition Design and Visitor Program Services. To view and download the solicitation, follow https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=WilliamMary to find “WM-BVA-HIGH-0005-2022” on the W&M’s public posting Read More …

New Highland Exhibits are Now Open

September 1, 2021September 30, 2021

Highland’s re-interpreted exhibit spaces are now open to the public. The interior spaces will be open to general ticket holders for the first time since March 2020. The exhibits are self-guided, with visitors moving at their own pace through the Read More …

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Highland is the home of James Monroe, fifth President of the United States, and is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. James Monroe’s Highland is part of William & Mary, Monroe’s alma mater.

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