Albemarle County Fair

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The Albemarle County Fair is scheduled from Thursday, August 1 through Saturday, August 3 on the grounds of Highland. Fair hours are 4:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday, August 1, and 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, Read More ...

Labor Day Special Pricing

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

Have you made your Labor Day holiday plans? Make sure to add Highland to your itinerary. Highland general admission tickets for museum visits on September 2nd are only $10 per person (kids six and under are free)! Purchase Tickets

Journaling Sensory Saunter on the Highland Trails

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

Take a hike with Highland trail expert Carla on Thursday, September 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we go on a sensory exploration walk--seven stops/seven senses (no spoilers here on what the two extra senses are). This is Read More ...

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day

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On Sunday, September 9, 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 ...

Woodworking Demonstration with Roger Authers

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

On Saturday October 5, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Roger Authers, artisan and wood turner, will be at the Highland Museum Shop demonstrating his craft. This demonstration is FREE and open to the public. Come learn about the art of Read More ...

Metro Journaling on the Highland Trails

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Join Highland Hiker, trail guru, and nature fanatic Carla Anderson for a creative journaling experience on the Blue Pasture Trail on Sunday, October 13, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. If you’re looking to slow down and practice a different way of engaging Read More ...

Let’s Take a Hike

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Join Highland Hiker and trail fanatic Carla Anderson on a guided hike Highland’s red Mountain Trail on Saturday, October 19, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. This will be a vigorously paced four (+/-) mile hike with some steep inclines Read More ...

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day

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

On Sunday, October 20, 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 ...

Musical guest Timothy Seaman to perform at Highland

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

Join us from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, for a special performance in the Highland Museum Shop by featured musical guest Timothy Seaman. Enjoy the soothing sound of the hammered dulcimer while browsing our selection of locally Read More ...

Community Journaling on the Highland Trails

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

Join Highland Hiker, trail guru, and nature fanatic Carla Anderson for a creative journaling experience on the Blue Pasture Trail on Saturday, November 2, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. If you’re looking to slow down and practice a different way of engaging Read More ...