Albemarle County Fair

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

The Albemarle County Fair is scheduled from Thursday, July 27 through Saturday, July 29 on the grounds of Highland. Fair hours will be 4:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday, July 27, and 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Friday and Read More ...

Family Watershed Walk

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

Join us on Saturday, August 5, at 10:00 a.m. as we explore the watershed along the Highland Rustic Trails with representatives from the Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conversation District. We’ll hike to a small stream and identify the plants Read More ...

Deer Processing Workshop

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

*** THIS PROGRAM IS FULL ***   Join us on Saturday, October 14, from 8 a.m. to noon, as we host the Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources for a Deer Processing Workshop. Participants will learn Read More ...

CANCELLED: Historic Tree Walk at Highland: Fall 2023

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

*** Due to unexpected staffing issues, the October Tree Walk at Highland has been cancelled *** Join us on Saturday, October 14, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., for the fall Historic Tree Walk with Highland guide, Sharon Hiner. View the Read More ...

Highland Trails Walk and Talk: The Bear Necessities

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

*** THIS PROGRAM IS FULL *** Come out to Highland on October 20, from 10 a.m. to noon, for a black bear “Talk and Walk.” Highland staff member and Rivanna Master Naturalist, Carla Anderson, will share info on living and Read More ...

Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony

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

On Friday, November 10, at 1:00 p.m., the University of Virginia Army ROTC Cadets, the "Band of Brothers" trumpet quartet from James Madison University, and featured speaker Mary James, director of COVER, will join us for a ceremony in salute Read More ...

Holly Days

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

Join us at Highland on Saturday, December 2, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., as we host the Virginia Discovery Museum for Holly Days, a family holiday program. Holly Days at Highland will feature a merry morning of cozy crafts, activities, Read More ...

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