• Historic Tree Walk at Highland

    Join us on Friday December 7, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for a winter tree 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. Read More ...

  • After Hours at Highland

    Are you looking for a special taste of Highland? Join us for an after hours holiday tour and open hearth cooking at the home of President James Monroe. This small-group program will be offered at twilight on four dates in Read More ...

  • Slavery at Highland

    We invite you to visit and learn more about the enslaved African American men, women, and children who worked on James Monroe’s property through our Slavery at Highland program. Bring your questions and come engage with a Highland guide at Read More ...

  • Slavery at Highland

    We invite you to visit and learn more about the enslaved African American men, women, and children who worked on James Monroe’s property through our Slavery at Highland program. Bring your questions and come engage with a Highland guide at Read More ...

  • Slavery at Highland

    We invite you to visit and learn more about the enslaved African American men, women, and children who worked on James Monroe’s property through our Slavery at Highland program. Bring your questions and come engage with a Highland guide at Read More ...

  • Drop Spindle Class

    On Saturday, March 2, from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, Highland will host a drop spindle class. Led by crafter Russell Hubert, participants will learn how to spin wool using the traditional drop spindle method. Wool used during the drop Read More ...

  • Historic Tree Walk at Highland

    ** Registration Full ** Join us on Friday March 29, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for a spring tree walk with the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards! Participants will learn more about Highland's trees during this free 90-minute walk at Read More ...

  • Historic Tree Walk at Highland

    ** Registration Full ** Join us on Friday April 5, from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for a spring tree walk with the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards! Participants will learn more about Highland's trees during this free 90-minute walk at Read More ...

  • Highland Honey and Mead Tasting

    Join us on Thursday, April 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the Highland Honey and Mead Tasting. Guests will have a chance to speak with volunteer beekeepers Paul Legrand and Leslie Bouterie, sample honey from Highland and around the Read More ...

  • Girl Scout Day at Highland

    Join us on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, for Girl Scout Day at James Monroe's Highland! Experience arts and crafts outdoors at the home of the Fifth President of the United States. Participate in a historic Read More ...