
Have you visited Highland recently? If so, we would like to invite you to participate in a short survey about your visit. This survey is part of a research project we are conducting with the Conservation Research Program at William Read More …
Have you visited Highland recently? If so, we would like to invite you to participate in a short survey about your visit. This survey is part of a research project we are conducting with the Conservation Research Program at William Read More …
On Tuesday, February 4, Highland welcomed Marie Pellissier, PhD candidate at William & Mary, for the virtual program Cooking the Books, Using Cookbooks to Think About the Past. Marie presented how scholars can use cookbooks as a primary source in Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
Our newly re-interpreted exhibit exhibits were recently featured on Charlottesville’s local CBS19 news! Clink on the link below for the full video: