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 ...

Cancelled: Meat Preservation Workshop

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

*** This event has been cancelled *** Join us on Saturday, December 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as we host the Virginia Cooperative Extension for a Meat Preservation Workshop. Participants will learn the basics of pressure canning and 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 Saturday, December 16, 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 ...

After Hours at Highland

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

Experience Highland after hours on Wednesday, December 27, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Participants will enjoy a private viewing of the exhibits in the 1818 Guesthouse and grounds. Highland’s new interpretation weaves the story of Highland’s free and enslaved residents Read More ...

Traveling Our Ancestors’ Journey: A Descendants’ Reunion

Piedmont Virginia Community College 501 College Drive, Charlottesville, VA

Mark your calendars! Join us on February 16 at Piedmont Virginia Community College for the program Traveling Our Ancestors' Journey: A Descendants' Reunion, featuring the latest projects from local musician, educator, and filmmaker Horace Scruggs. This event has a focus Read More ...