After Hours at Highland

James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

Experience Highland after hours on Wednesday, December 27, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Participants will enjoy a private viewing of the exhibits in the 1818 Guesthouse and grounds. Highland’s new interpretation weaves the story of Highland’s free and enslaved residents Read More ...

Traveling Our Ancestors’ Journey: A Descendants’ Reunion

Piedmont Virginia Community College 501 College Drive, Charlottesville, VA

Mark your calendars! Join us on February 16 at Piedmont Virginia Community College for the program Traveling Our Ancestors' Journey: A Descendants' Reunion, featuring the latest projects from local musician, educator, and filmmaker Horace Scruggs. This event has a focus Read More ...

Annual Highland Sheep Shearing

James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

Highland’s annual sheep shearing will take place on Sunday, April 21 (rain or shine), at 2:00 p.m. Tom Stanley will demonstrate the New Zealand sheep shearing method at this educational, agricultural event. We will also have traditional wool carding and Read More ...

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day

James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

On Sunday, April 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., we invite you and your four legged friends out on the Highland Rustic Trails for a day of doggone good fun! The Highland Rustic Trails are free and open to Read More ...

Guided Nature Walk at Highland

James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

On Saturday, May 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., we invite you to join Nature and Forest Therapy guide-in-training Carla Anderson and Education Programs Manager Lara Musser on a guided observation walk on Highland’s Rustic Trails. What better way Read More ...

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day

James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

On Sunday, May 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., we invite you and your four legged friends out on the Highland Rustic Trails for a day of doggone good fun! The Highland Rustic Trails are free and open to Read More ...

2024 Descendants Day at Highland

James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

Join us on Saturday, June 8 for Descendants Day at Highland. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. with programming from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Highland Council of Descendant Advisors welcomes anyone working on or interested in the histories of Read More ...

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day

James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

On Sunday, June 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., we invite you and your four legged friends out on the Highland Rustic Trails for a day of doggone good fun! The Highland Rustic Trails are free and open to Read More ...

Independence Day Concert and Celebration

James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

On Thursday, July 4th, 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 ...