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 Virtual Book Club: September Meeting

Join us on Wednesday, September 14, 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 September meeting of our virtual book club, Highland guide Sharon Read More ...

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day

On Sunday, September 25, 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 ...

SOLD OUT Historic Tree Walk at Highland: Fall 2022

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*** SOLD OUT *** Join us on Saturday, October 8, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., for the fall Historic Tree Walk with Highland guide, Sharon Hiner. View the seasonal changes of Highland’s majestic mature trees during this hour-long walk. Highlights Read More ...

Highland Virtual Book Club: October Meeting

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Join us on Wednesday, October 12, 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 October meeting of our virtual book club, Highland guide Jeff Butcher will lead the Read More ...

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day

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On Sunday, October 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 ...

Highland Virtual Book Club: November Meeting

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Join us on Wednesday, November 9, 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 November meeting of our virtual book club, Highland’s Mellon Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Maria Read More ...

CANCELLED: Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony

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*** Due to the severe weather risk today, the Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony has been cancelled. ***   On Friday, November 11, at 1:00 p.m., the University of Virginia Army ROTC Cadets, Charlottesville Band’s Brass Quintet, and featured speaker Mary Read More ...

Bird Walk at Highland

Join us at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 20, as we welcome the Piedmont Virginia Bird Club for a bird walk on the Highland Rustic Trails. This event is free and open to the public and is designed to appeal Read More ...