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: [otw_shortcode_button href=”https://www.cbs19news.com/story/44731528/new-exhibit-at-james-monroes-highland” size=”medium” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]Learn More[/otw_shortcode_button]
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 …
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 …
The story of the #LostAndFound main house at Highland is still evolving. Thanks to a grant from the Archaeological Institute of American and the National Endowment for the Humanities, we spent a month this summer excavating the site of the Read More …
Archaeological research occurs in unusual places! Thanks to Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital we had the opportunity to learn more about several artifacts uncovered during our recent excavations. Click on the link below for the full story: [otw_shortcode_button href=”https://www.cbs19news.com/clip/15237698/sentara-martha-jefferson-healthwise-x-rays-on-artifacts” size=”medium” icon_position=”left” Read More …