Native Plant Swap

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

Highland welcomes you to native plant swap with the Piedmont Master Gardeners on Sunday, May 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We'll have lots of healthy, hearty starter plants for your summer gardens and a community table where swappers Read More ...

Memorial Day Special Pricing

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

On Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, Highland general admission tickets for museum visits are only $10 per person (kids six and under are free)! Follow the link below to purchase tickets: Purchase General Admission Tickets

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 Trail on Thursday, May 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you’re looking to slow down and practice a different way Read More ...

Green Gathering Book Club: The Hidden Life of Trees

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

Calling all tree huggers, forest friends, and book worms! If you are interested in connecting with fellow nature-lovers over a good book, join us for Highland’s Green Gathering Book Club. Did you know that trees communicate within a family structure Read More ...

2025 Descendants Day

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

Join us on Saturday, June 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for Descendants Day at Highland. The Highland Council of Descendant Advisors welcomes anyone working on or interested in the histories of slavery, the shared work of making our Read More ...

Juneteenth Special Pricing

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

In honor of Juneteenth, Highland general admission tickets for museum visits on June 19th are only $10 per person (kids six and under are free). Follow the link below to purchase tickets: Purchase General Admission Tickets

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day

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

On Sunday, June 22, 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 ...

Shadow & Light Trail Walk

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

Explore the contrast of shadows and light on this slow, intentional morning walk in nature. Highland’s Carla Anderson will lead a contemplative walk on Highland’s Rustic Trails on Thursday, June 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., observing how light Read More ...

Anthems from America & Abroad – A Heifetz Holiday Celebration

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

On Saturday, July 5th, 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 ...

Albemarle County Fair

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

Save the Date! The Albemarle County Fair is scheduled from Thursday, July 31 through Saturday, August 2 on the grounds of Highland. Fair hours are 4:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday, July 31, and 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Read More ...

Highland is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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