The Albemarle County Fair is scheduled from Thursday, July 30 through Saturday, August 1 on the grounds of Highland. Fair hours will be 4 to 9 pm on Thursday, July 30, and 10 am to 9 pm on Friday and Read More ...
Program Canceled Highland, the home of President James Monroe, in a partnership with the Speak! Language Center, is excited to announce On the Farm with Mr. Monroe! This French and Spanish enrichment camp for children ages 4-10 will be held Read More ...
On Sunday, September 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 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 ...
On Sunday, October 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 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 ...
On Wednesday, 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. There is no need to register in advance, simply Read More ...
Join us on December 3, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., as we partner with Mount Vernon's Washington Library for a virtual talk with author Tim McGrath about his new book, James Monroe: A Life. Dr. Sara Bon-Harper, Highland's executive director, Read More ...
Join us virtually on Wednesday, February 10, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., for an evening of lively literary discussion. This event is FREE and open to the public. During the February meeting of our book club, Highland guide Sharon Hiner Read More ...
On February 18, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., join Highland executive director Sara Bon-Harper, moderator Scott Harris of the James Monroe Museum, and members of the Highland Descendant Advisory Council for a virtual discussion on how the site is an Read More ...
Join us virtually on Wednesday, March 10, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., for an evening of lively literary discussion. This event is FREE and open to the public. During the March meeting of our book club, Highland guide Jeff Butcher Read More ...
On Tuesday, March 30 from 7:00-8:00 pm, join Highland Education Manager Nancy Stetz in conversation with independent researchers Miranda Burnett and Martin Violette to learn about the lives of the enslaved families from Highland who were sold by James Monroe to Casa Bianca plantation in Read More ...