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 ...

After Hours at Highland with James Monroe

Experience Highland after hours through a personally guided tour with James Monroe reenactor Beau Robbins. Throughout the tour, guests will hear firsthand accounts from the American Revolution and Founding Era, and will then have the opportunity to mingle with Monroe Read More ...

Highland for the Holidays

Experience Highland for the Holidays at the home of President James Monroe. From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 9 through Tuesday, December 24, guests will enjoy a self-guided tour of the museum spaces and 1818 Presidential Guesthouse decorated Read More ...

After Hours at Highland with James Monroe (SOLD OUT)

Experience Highland after hours through a personally guided tour with James Monroe reenactor Beau Robbins. Throughout the tour, guests will hear firsthand accounts from the American Revolution and Founding Era, and will then have the opportunity to mingle with Monroe Read More ...

After Hours at Highland with James Monroe (SOLD OUT)

Experience Highland after hours through a personally guided tour with James Monroe reenactor Beau Robbins. Throughout the tour, guests will hear firsthand accounts from the American Revolution and Founding Era, and will then have the opportunity to mingle with Monroe Read More ...

American Girl Afternoon Tea

*** CANCELLED *** Bring your American Girl doll to an afternoon tea catered by Harvest Moon at James Monroe's Highland on Saturday February 8, 2020, from 3:00-4:30 pm. Play period games over tea at your table, then make a Valentine Read More ...

Slavery at Highland

In honor of Black History Month, the drop-in program Slavery at Highland will be offered on select days in February. Slavery at Highland offers a discussion of historic slavery in the United States with special focus on the men, women, Read More ...

Slavery at Highland

In honor of Black History Month, the drop-in program Slavery at Highland will be offered on select days in February. Slavery at Highland offers a discussion of historic slavery in the United States with special focus on the men, women, Read More ...

Slavery at Highland

In honor of Black History Month, the drop-in program Slavery at Highland will be offered on select days in February. Slavery at Highland offers a discussion of historic slavery in the United States with special focus on the men, women, Read More ...