Annual Highland Sheep Shearing

Highland’s annual sheep shearing will take place on Sunday, May 1 (rain or shine), at 2:30 p.m. Tom Stanley will demonstrate the New Zealand sheep shearing method at this educational, agricultural event. If the weather is favorable, visitors are encouraged Read More ...

Highland Virtual Book Club: May Meeting

Join us on Wednesday, May 11, from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., for an evening of lively discussion hosted by James Monroe’s Highland. This event is FREE and open to the public.  During the May meeting of our book club, Highland guide Jeff Butcher will lead Read More ...

Riparian Plant Walk at Highland

Please join us on Thursday, May 19, from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m., as we host a Riparian Plant Walk with representatives from the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium, the Virginia Native Plant Society, and the James River Association. Participants Read More ...

Highland Virtual Book Club: June Meeting

Join us on Wednesday, June 8, from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., for an evening of lively discussion hosted by James Monroe’s Highland. This event is FREE and open to the public.  During the June meeting of our book club, Highland’s Mellon Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Maria DiBenigno will Read More ...

Descendants Day at Highland

Join us on Saturday, June 11, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., for a Descendants Day at Highland. The Highland Council of Descendant Advisors invites you to an afternoon with other individuals and descendant communities whose ancestors were enslaved in Central Read More ...

Independence Day Concert and Celebration

On Monday, 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 ...

Historic Tree Walk at Highland: Summer 2022

Join us on Saturday, July 9 from 9:30-10:30 a.m., for the summer Historic Tree Walk with Highland guide, Sharon Hiner. View the seasonal changes of Highland’s majestic mature trees during this hour-long walk. Highlights include a towering white oak and Read More ...

Albemarle County Fair at Highland

The Albemarle County Fair is scheduled from Thursday, August 4 through Saturday, August 6 on the grounds of Highland. Fair hours will be 4 to 9 pm on Thursday, August 4, and 10am to 9pm on Friday and Saturday, August Read More ...

American Girl Tea with Elizabeth Monroe

Join us on Saturday, August 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, for the American Girl Tea with Elizabeth Monroe. Bring your American Girl doll and a picnic blanket to enjoy craft activities, American Girl trivia, and tea and refreshments! Read More ...

HIGHLAND IS OPEN FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. THROUGH DECEMBER 31.

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