Join us at Highland on Saturday, September 6, for the next event in a series celebrating 50 years of William & Mary’s stewardship of Highland. In central Virginia the underlying bedrock is typically concealed beneath the region’s verdant green hills, Read More …
Join us on Saturday, August 16, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., for a special afternoon of public programming on the Marquis de Lafayette’s friendship with James Monroe as Highland commemorates the final leg of Lafayette’s 1825 return tour to the Read More …
Join us at Highland on Sunday, August 10, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., for a behind the scenes look at Gabriel, a soaring new musical production by Richmonders Jerold Solomon, Foster Solomon and Ron Klipp. Learn about the creation process Read More …
Highland will host the VA250 Mobile Museum from Thursday, July 31, through Saturday, August 2. A hands-on, interactive, and immersive “museum on wheels,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many, One” is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer Read More …
The Albemarle County Fair is scheduled from Thursday, July 31 through Saturday, August 2 on the grounds of Highland. Fair hours are 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, and 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Read More …
Highland is proud to join Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and More Perfect in promoting Declaration Book Club to encourage more Americans to connect to our country’s origin story and to spark lively discussions about the Declaration’s relevance across history and in Read More …
The latest episode of the Founding Footprints podcast, featuring Highland, is available to stream now! Highland is pleased to be the subject of episode two of the Founding Footprints podcast, featuring an exclusive interview with executive director Sara Bon-Harper. Follow Read More …
On Saturday, July 5th, Highland will host the Heifetz International Music Institute for a free concert from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A classically-inspired ensemble from Heifetz will bring a uniquely innovative and expressive concert that will appeal to all ages. Read More …
On May 21, 2025, Highland will resume archaeological excavation on the lost and found Monroe home. Excavations will be visible to visitors and will continue on weekdays through July 3, weather permitting. In 2016 Highland announced the discovery of the Read More …
Explore the contrast of shadows and light on this slow, intentional morning walk in nature. Highland’s Carla Anderson will lead a contemplative walk on Highland’s Rustic Trails on Thursday, June 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., observing how light Read More …