Halloween at Highland

***CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER*** James Monroe’s Highland, in partnership with the Albemarle County Fair, will host Halloween at Highland, an afternoon of fall fun, on Sunday, October 27, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Admission to the event includes hayrides Read More ...

Highland Enrichment Day

Are your children out of school because of teacher work days? Why not join us on Monday, November 4, for a special Highland Enrichment Day for kids! For children ages 6-11, admission to the Highland Full Experience—including the guided tour Read More ...

Highland Enrichment Day

Are your children out of school because of teacher work days? Why not join us on Tuesday, November 5, for a special Highland Enrichment Day for kids! For children ages 6-11, admission to the Highland Full Experience—including the guided tour Read More ...

2019 Home Educator Day at Highland

While online registration is now closed, we welcome walk ups! James Monroe's Highland will host Home Educator Day on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Home educator families will enjoy an exclusive walk-through of the presidential Read More ...

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day

On Sunday, November 10, from 9:00 a.m. to dusk, 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 the Read More ...

Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony

On Monday, November 11, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., the University of Virginia Army ROTC Cadets, the Buford Middle School band, and featured speaker Chaplain Colonel Joel Jenkins, US Army, Ret., will join us for a ceremony in salute to our Read More ...

Veterans Day Special Programs

On Monday, November 11, to honor and thank U.S. veterans, all active duty, former, and retired United States military personnel will receive free admission to James Monroe's Highland for Veterans Day. As a special treat, visitors can listen to Colonel Read More ...

Highland Book Club: November Meeting

Join us on Wednesday, November 20, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., for an evening of lively literary discussion at Highland, the home of President James Monroe. This event is FREE and open to the public. During the November meeting of Read More ...

Highland Holiday Decorations

Beginning the first week in December, visitors will find the entire house beautifully decorated for the holidays. Discover the magic of James Monroe's historical property during the holiday season. The museum will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Read More ...

Historic Tree Walk at Highland

Join us on Friday December 6, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for a winter walk with the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards! Participants will learn more about Highland's trees during this free 90-minute walk at James Monroe’s historic property. Highland’s Read More ...

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