Are you ready to think about food and culture? Join us at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, for the virtual presentation Feeding the People: What does Food have to do with Heritage. Collaborations with Highland’s Council of Descendant Advisors Read More ...
On Sunday, November 16, 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 ...
Join us from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 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 ...
You are invited to a FREE Winter Open House at Highland on Saturday, December 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Guests can explore Highland’s core exhibition Window to a New America amid festive holiday touches and hear an introductory history walk Read More ...
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. Who would have guessed that tiny organisms beneath the surface Read More ...
It’s back! Highland and the Virginia Cooperative Extension invite you to Holly Days at Highland, a morning of children’s crafts and holiday cheer on December 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participants will enjoy warm beverages and a festive, family-oriented atmosphere. At this holiday-themed event, Read More ...
Join us on Saturday, January 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we welcome the Piedmont Master Gardeners for a FREE program on starting plants from seed. Starting flowers and vegetables from seed is inexpensive and satisfying, but a Read More ...
Join us on Saturday, February 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we welcome the Piedmont Master Gardeners for the program Garden Soil Preparation: Laying the Foundation for Success. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just beginning your Read More ...
Today’s landscape is formed in part by human activities past and present. Highland and the on-campus Institute for Integrative Conservation have collaborated on a series of high-impact projects that have built new perspectives on Highland’s landscape and the forces that Read More ...
Join us on March 28-29, 2026 for a restorative weekend of creativity and movement on the historic grounds of Highland. Co-hosted by local author Andi Cumbo and Sterling Howell of Ragged Mountain Yoga, "Breath, Body, and The Page" is designed to help you step away from the Read More ...