On Saturday October 5, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Roger Authers, artisan and wood turner, will be at the Highland Museum Shop demonstrating his craft. This demonstration is FREE and open to the public. Come learn about the art of Read More …
A walk along the Highland Rustic Trails is more than just exercise. Connect with nature in a new way with a sensory exploration hike on Thursday, September 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with Highland trail expert Carla. Participants Read More …
Have you made your Labor Day plans? Make sure to add Highland to your itinerary. Highland general admission tickets for museum visits on September 2nd are only $10 per person (kids six and under are free)! [otw_shortcode_button href=”https://highland.org/tickets” size=”medium” icon_position=”left” Read More …
The Albemarle County Fair is a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of agricultural practices, both new and historic. The 2024 fair is scheduled from Thursday, August 1 through Saturday, August 3 on the grounds of Highland. This three-day agricultural event features exhibits, Read More …
Highland is pleased to launch a new survey to better serve our guests. Your feedback is invaluable and we encourage you to take a few minutes to have your voice heard. Please follow the link below to take the survey. Read More …
We are pleased to announce that Highland will host author and cidermaker Diane Flynt to discuss her book Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived: The Surprising Story of Apples in the South on Sunday, March 24 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Flynt’s Read More …
A new year means new exhibits, projects, and a continued dedication to public history. Follow the link below for a look ahead at 2024 and the 2023 year-end summary: [otw_shortcode_button href=”https://sites.google.com/highland.org/yearend2023/home” size=”large” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]2023 Year-End Summary[/otw_shortcode_button]
Happy holidays from Highland! Thank you for being part of our successes in 2023. Follow the link below for our 2023 year-end summary: [otw_shortcode_button href=”https://sites.google.com/highland.org/yearend2023/home” size=”large” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]2023 Year-End Summary[/otw_shortcode_button]
*The Birth of the Monroe Doctrine by Clyde O. DeLand. Image Courtesy of The Granger Collection. On December 2, 1823, James Monroe’s annual address to Congress included a statement that later became enshrined as the Monroe Doctrine. This presidential message warned 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 …