American Evolution 2019 Commemoration

American Evolution logo

James Monroe’s Highland is honored to be part of the AMERICAN EVOLUTION™ 2019 Commemoration.  AMERICAN EVOLUTION™ commemorates the 400th anniversary of several key historical events that occurred in Virginia in 1619 that continue to influence America today: the first representative legislative assembly Read More …

“Founding Friendships” Specialty Tour

Founding American presidents

The new Highland specialty tour, Founding Friendships, examines the often complicated relationship between James Monroe and other founding presidents. Monroe personally knew and corresponded with all the founding presidents: George Washington, John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams, Thomas Read More …

“Rediscovering Highland” Specialty Tour

1809 Monroe insurance house drawing

The new Highland specialty tour, Rediscovering Highland, focuses on how a presidential home was lost and found, and how historical myths are passed on over time. Participants will examine how archaeology, architectural clues, and written accounts enabled Highland staff rediscover Read More …

“Furnishing a New Nation” Specialty Tour

Conjectural Monroe house floorplan

The new Highland specialty tour, Furnishing a New Nation, examines the historical significance of the Monroes’ original furnishings and explores the use of style in early American politics. The rich collection of family pieces tells a compelling story of James Read More …

Highland Augmented Reality Experience

Person wearing augmented reality glasses

Highland is pleased to announce the inclusion of the new Highland augmented reality experience as a permanent tour offering beginning July 25, 2018. This new tour is designed to supplement the existing guided tour. Visitors will witness conversations between individuals Read More …

Highland receives prestigious archaeology and leadership awards

person receiving award

James Monroe’s Highland was recently honored with two prestigious awards in archaeology and leadership. The Council of Virginia Archaeologists awarded Highland with the Michael Allen Hoffman Award for historic preservation.  Highland Executive Director Sara Bon-Harper received the Silver Good Citizenship Read More …