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Highland Virtual Book Club: September Meeting
2021-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | VA
Join us on Wednesday, September 8 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., for an evening of lively discussion hosted by James Monroe’s Highland. This event is FREE and open to the public.

During the September meeting of our book club, Highland guide Emily Stanfill will lead the group in discussion of The Ledger and the Chain: How Domestic Slave Traders Shaped America by Joshua D. Rothman.

“The story of the international slave trade is well known to many. Much less known are the workings of the domestic slave trade in the United States that sent scores of enslaved African Americans from the Upper South to the cotton and sugar fields in the Deep South. With exhaustive research and piercing insight, Joshua Rothman’s The Ledger and the Chain brings that history alive through the stories of three men who sat at the nexus between Southern cotton producers and Northern financial institutions. As the tragic legacies of these men are still with us, this book should be read by all who are interested in our current racial predicament.”―Annette Gordon-Reed, coauthor of Most Blessed of the Patriarchs

To RSVP for this FREE event, email education@highland.org.

Historic Tree Walk at Highland: September
2021-09-04 09:00 - 10:00
Join us on Saturday, September 4, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., for this Historic Tree Walk with Highland Guide, Sharon Hiner. Participants will learn about Highland’s mature trees during this one hour walk at James Monroe’s historic property. We will observe a hemlock and towering white oak that date to Monroe’s time. Highland’s open spaces afford vistas of ash, black walnut, maples, oaks, and other native trees. Learn about Highland’s mature trees as well as how Highland trees and tree-ring dating have contributed to historical interpretation.
Admission to this Historic Tree Walk at Highland is $10 per participant. Registration is required and attendance is limited to twenty participants. The tree walk will take place rain or shine. Refunds will only be issued if the tree walk is canceled due to dangerous weather (thunderstorms, high winds, etc).
Participants are expected to comply with all CVOID-19 precautions while at Highland.
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Historic Tree Walk at Highland: August
2021-08-07 09:00 - 10:00
*** SOLD OUT ***
Join us on Saturday, August 7, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., for this Historic Tree Walk with Highland Guide, Sharon Hiner. Participants will learn about Highland’s mature trees during this one hour walk at James Monroe’s historic property. We will observe a hemlock and towering white oak that date to Monroe’s time. Highland’s open spaces afford vistas of ash, black walnut, maples, oaks, and other native trees. Learn about Highland’s mature trees as well as how Highland trees and tree-ring dating have contributed to historical interpretation.
Admission to this Historic Tree Walk at Highland is $10 per participant. Registration is required and attendance is limited to twenty participants. The tree walk will take place rain or shine. Refunds will only be issued if the tree walk is canceled due to dangerous weather (thunderstorms, high winds, etc).
Participants are expected to comply with all CVOID-19 precautions while at Highland.

Saturday, July 3 Independence Day Concert and Celebration
2021-07-03 14:00 - 16:00
On Saturday, July 3rd, Highland will host the Heifetz International Music Institute for a free concert from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A classically-inspired ensemble from Heifetz will bring a uniquely innovative and expressive concert that will appeal to all ages.
While we will have seating available underneath of the Hilltop Pavilion, we recommend guests bring blankets and lawn chairs to maximize social distancing in our grassy, Pavilion Yard. This area is also perfect for a picnic!
Participants are expected to comply with all CVOID-19 precautions while at Highland.
Please note that James Monroe’s Highland does not permit pets on the property. Leashed service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted.

*Images courtesy of Gene Runion

SOLD OUT: Historic Tree Walk at Highland
2021-07-03 09:00 - 09:45
SOLD OUT
Join us on Saturday, July 3, from 9:00 – 9:45 a.m., for this Historic Tree Walk with Highland Guide, Sharon Hiner. Participants will learn about Highland’s mature trees during this 45-minute walk at James Monroe’s historic property. We will observe a hemlock and towering white oak that date to Monroe’s time. Highland’s open spaces afford vistas of ash, black walnut, maples, oaks, and other native trees. Learn about Highland’s mature trees as well as how Highland trees and tree-ring dating have contributed to historical interpretation.
Admission to this Historic Tree Walk at Highland is $10 per participant. Attendance is limited to eight participants.
Participants are expected to comply with all CVOID-19 precautions while at Highland.
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Neglected History: Lives of Enslaved Laborers on the Monticello, Montpelier and Highland Plantations
2021-06-17 19:00 - 20:30
Join us on Thursday, June 17, from 7:00 – 8:30pm for Neglected History: Lives of Enslaved Laborers on the Monticello, Montpelier and Highland Plantations. Hosted by The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, this virtual panel discussion will focus on the lives of the enslaved laborers who lived and worked at Monticello, Montpelier, and Highland. Experts from these presidential plantations, including Highland executive director Sara Bon-Harper, will speak about what life was like for the field workers, blacksmiths, carpenters, and house workers, who kept these plantations running while living within a dehumanizing and brutal system. Their perspectives and stories present a more complete American history, and highlight the lives of those who have been long relegated to obscurity. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Justene Hill Edwards, a UVA professor whose research focuses on the history of slavery in the United States. Follow the link below to register for this free, virtual program:
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Highland Virtual Book Club: June Meeting
2021-06-09 19:00 - 20:00
Join us virtually on Wednesday, June 9 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., for an evening of lively discussion hosted by James Monroe’s Highland. This event is FREE and open to the public.

During the June meeting of our book club, Highland’s Mellon Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Maria DiBenigno will lead the group in discussion of Never Caught: The Washingtons‘ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar.

“Never Caught is the compelling story of Ona Judge Staines, the woman who successfully defied George and Martha Washington in order to live as free woman. With vivid prose and deep sympathy, Dunbar paints a portrait of woman whose life reveals the contradictions at the heart of the American founding: men like Washington fought for liberty for themselves even as they kept people like Ona Staines in bondage. There is no way to really know the Washingtons without knowing this story.” — Annette Gordon Reed, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Hemings of Monticello

To RSVP for this FREE event, email education@highland.org. A confirmation email will be sent with a link to the Zoom meeting for this event.

Virtual Program: Collaborations on Better Public History
2021-06-03 18:00 - 19:00
Join us on Thursday, June 3 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for the virtual event: Collaborations on Better Public History. During this public event Andrew W.Mellon Foundation postdoctoral fellows Drs. Maria DiBenigno and Jajuan Johnson will discuss their ongoing work for William & Mary’s Highland and the Lemon Project. The fellows will address how W&M’s initiatives and historic sites help the university to broaden perspectives in exploring history, strengthen existing relationships, build new collaborations, and challenge inaccurate historical interpretations.
This virtual talk will be presented via a Zoom webinar and broadcast on the Highland Facebook page. To register for the Zoom webinar follow the link below:
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Highland Virtual Book Club: May Meeting
2021-05-12 19:00 - 20:00
Join us virtually on Wednesday, May 12 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., for an evening of lively discussion hosted by James Monroe’s Highland. This event is FREE and open to the public.

During the May meeting of our book club, Highland guide Sharon Hiner will lead the group in discussion of American Eden: David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Garden of the Early Republic, by Victoria Johnson. Dr. Hosack was the physician who accompanied Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr to their infamous duel.

“Lucky is the biographer who can resurrect a forgotten figure and retrieve a major reputation lost to the passage of time. In this captivating and intensely readable book, Victoria Johnson rescues the remarkable life of Dr. David Hosack, physician and botanist extraordinaire and a towering benefactor of New York and the early republic. A welcome achievement.” — Ron Chernow, author of Grant and Alexander Hamilton.
To RSVP for this FREE event, email education@highland.org. A confirmation email will be sent with a link to the Zoom meeting for this event.

Virtual Program: Annual Sheep Shearing at Highland
2021-04-24 14:00 - 15:00
Highland’s annual sheep shearing will take place via Facebook Live on Saturday, April 24 (rain or shine) at 2:00 p.m. Tom Stanley will demonstrate the New Zealand sheep shearing method at this educational, agricultural event.
This virtual program can be accessed by visiting the Highland Facebook page on Saturday, April 24, at 2:00 p.m.
About Tom Stanley
Tom Stanley has worked with sheep his entire life, starting with an orphaned lamb when he was 9 years old. He started shearing his own sheep when he was 14 years old. Today, Tom is employed by Virginia Tech as an Agriculture Extension Agent based in Rockbridge County and keeps a small flock of 40 breeding sheep that lamb each April.

Highland Virtual Book Club: April Meeting (Youth Book Club)
2021-04-14 15:30 - 16:15
Join us virtually on Wednesday, April 14, from 3:30 – 4:15 p.m., for an afternoon of lively literary discussion. This event is FREE and open to the public.

During the April meeting of our book club, Education Programs Manager Nancy Stetz will lead the group in discussion of Zora and Me by Victoria Bond and T.R. Simon. Recommended for ages 10-13, Zora and Me is a coming-of-age historical fiction about the imagined childhood of author Zora Neale Hurston in Eatonville, Florida. Highland has longtime connections to Florida through descendants from the enslaved community at Highland who were growing up in a neighboring county during Hurston’s childhood.

“It is with sheer genius that Bond and Simon have created something for readers young and old — there are familiar references, like the ‘Brazzles,’ for true Zora-philes, as well as revelatory and wondrous information for those readers as yet uninitiated in the masterful storytelling of Zora Neale Hurston. This is a grand and accessible work that educates, informs, and entertains, and one that I am personally grateful was written for all of us.” —Lucy Anne Hurston, niece of Zora Neale Hurston

To RSVP for this FREE event, click on the link below or email education@highland.org. A confirmation email will be sent with a link to the Zoom meeting for this event.

To support Highland by purchasing your book from our museum shop, call Nancy Stetz at 434-328-1005 to arrange for payment and pick-up of your copy.
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Virtual Program: Sharing Authority & Better Public History
2021-04-13 12:00 - 13:00
Join us on Tuesday, April 13 from noon-1:00 p.m. for the virtual One Tribe One Day event: Sharing Authority & Better Public History. During this public networking event, Mellon Foundation postdoctoral fellows Maria DiBenigno and Jajuan Johnson will discuss the significance of their ongoing collaborative work for the Lemon Project and William & Mary’s Highland that is central to this chapter of William & Mary’s history and evolution. The fellows will discuss William & Mary’s initiatives and historic sites that are a monumental piece of the puzzle concerning the university’s steps in sharing knowledge, strengthening existing relationships and building new collaborations to examine the afterlives of slavery in Williamsburg, Charlottesville, and beyond.
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Virtual Program: Engaging W&M Students in Real-World Conservation and Social Justice at Highland
2021-04-13 12:00 - 13:00
Join us on Tuesday, April 13 from noon-1:00 p.m. for the virtual One Tribe One Day program: Engaging W&M Students in Real-World Conservation and Social Justice at Highland. This public panel discussion will focus on a new student-led vision for William & Mary’s 535-acre campus at James Monroe’s Highland as an interactive field laboratory for students to engage in research that advances conservation and environmental justice in Virginia. A collaboration between the Charles Center, the Institute for Integrative Conservation, and Highland, this research project will activate Highland as a center for place-based learning where students work alongside community stakeholders and conservation partners to address pressing issues.
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Virtual Talk: Florida Bound, Casa Bianca Plantation's Enslaved People
2021-03-30 19:00 - 20:00
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 the Florida Territory. Burnett and Violette’s research was featured in the New York Times (July 8, 2019) and was published in the Florida Historical Quarterly (vol. 98 no 2) and the Journal of Slavery and Data Preservation (vol. 1 no. 2).
This virtual talk will be presented via a Zoom webinar and broadcast on the Highland Facebook page. To register for the Zoom webinar follow the link below:
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Nancy Stetz has been Education Programs Manager at Highland since 2014. She manages historical interpretation, educational programming, and group tours. She has a B.S. in Middle Grades Education and an M.A. in Public History, both from Appalachian State University. She is passionate about bringing Highland to life for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

Miranda Burnett is the Historical Collection Librarian for the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library and Albemarle-Charlottesville Historical Society. For the past 6 years Miranda has also been a guide at James Monroe’s Highland, with a short stint as a guide at James Madison’s Montpelier. Her love of history and discovering unknown stories led her and colleague Martin Violette to collaborate and explore the question “What happened to the enslaved families James Monroe sold to Florida in 1828?” They published their findings on the website TakeThemInFamilies.com and recently contributed the collected data to Enslaved.org. In addition to her research and writing, Miranda is also an avid reader and seamstress and enjoys dragging her family to historic sites.

Martin Violette is an independent researcher who lives in Crozet, Virginia. Before retirement, he worked as a part-time guide at James Monroe’s Highland for five years, and previously as a guide for eight years at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Mr. Violette holds a Masters in Russian literature from UNC-Chapel Hill, with further work at Cornell University, and independent study of Anglophone and Francophone literature of the Caribbean at Cornell and the University of the West Indies, Trinidad.

Highland Virtual Book Club: March Meeting
2021-03-10 19:00 - 20:00
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 will lead the group in discussion of James Monroe: A Life by Tim McGrath.

“This is a welcome and long-overdue portrait of an essential American. Soldier, diplomat, and president, James Monroe was a vital figure in the early Republic, and Tim McGrath has given us a first-rate account of a remarkable life.” —Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power and American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House.

To RSVP for this FREE event, click on the link below or email education@highland.org. A confirmation email will be sent with a link to the Zoom meeting for this event.

To support Highland by purchasing your book from our museum shop, call Nancy Stetz at 434-328-1005 to arrange for payment and pick-up of your copy.
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Virtual Talk: New History at Highland
2021-02-18 18:00 - 19:00
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 innovative setting for understanding U.S. history through the stories of the individuals who lived there and the events that shaped its economic, agricultural, and political contexts. Follow the link below to register for this Highland Zoom Webinar:
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Presented in partnership with the James Monroe Museum.

Highland Virtual Book Club: February Meeting
2021-02-10 19:00 - 20:00
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 will lead the group in discussion of You Never Forget Your First, by Alexis Coe.
“In her form-shattering and myth-crushing book….Coe examines myths with mirth, and writes history with humor… [You Never Forget Your First] is an accessible look at a president who always finishes in the first ranks of our leaders.” —Boston Globe
To RSVP for this FREE event, click on the link below or email education@highland.org. A confirmation email will be sent with a link to the Zoom meeting for this event.

To support Highland by purchasing your book from our museum shop, call Nancy Stetz at 434-328-1005 to arrange for payment and pick-up of your copy.

Virtual Talk: Unearthing James Monroe's Life
2020-12-03 19:00 - 20:00
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, will also discuss how recent archeological work is shedding new light on life at Highland. This event will be streamed live on the Highland Facebook page on December 3 at 7:00 p.m. Participants may also view the live stream through StreamYard by registering on the Mount Vernon website.
This event is co-sponsored by George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

Veterans Day at Highland
2020-11-11 11:00 - 16:00
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 present your military ID in the museum shop upon arrival.
*Please note that our annual Veterans Day Commemoration ceremony will not be held this year due to COVID-19 precautions.

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day
2020-10-25 10:00 - 16:00
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 the public. All dogs must be leashed. Dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals. Please keep our trails clean so everyone can enjoy their experience on the Highland Rustic Trails. All trails guests must register at the outdoor ticket station.
*Please note that while dogs will be allowed on the Highland Rustic Trails on October 25, from 10am-4pm, only service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted in the ticketed museum area.
Highland Rustic Trails

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day
2020-09-27 10:00 - 16:00
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 the public. All dogs must be leashed. Dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals. Please keep our trails clean so everyone can enjoy their experience on the Highland Rustic Trails. All trails guests must register at the outdoor ticket station.
*Please note that while dogs will be allowed on the Highland Rustic Trails on September 27, from 10am-4pm, only service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted in the ticketed museum area.
Highland Rustic Trails

CANCELED: “On the Farm with Mr. Monroe” French and Spanish Enrichment Camp: August Session
2020-08-10 09:00 - 2020-08-14 15:00
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 Monday through Friday, August 10-14, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
The camp will focus on the French and Spanish languages and forge the connection between France, Spain, and the legacy of James Monroe. The camp will include daily language lessons, private tours of the house and gardens with scavenger hunts, afternoon historic crafts on the property, period parlor games, nature walks, and stories.
This is the final language enrichment camp of the season. Please check our events page for other dates.
The cost of this event is $350 per student for one week, $650 per student for two weeks, or $925 per student for three weeks.

CANCELED: The Albemarle County Fair at Highland
2020-07-30 16:00 - 2020-08-01 21:00
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 Saturday, July 31 and August 1. Tickets are $5 per person and free for children under 6 years of age. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
This fun and festive “Old-Time Country Fair” will be a three-day agricultural celebration, complete with exhibits, baked goods, crafts, family entertainment, events, livestock, and grand old-time country fun. In addition to this year’s attractions, the fair, in collaboration with James Monroe’s Highland, will offer demonstrations of historic and cultural significance, including a blacksmith, wool spinning and weaving, and a reproduction button maker.
The Albemarle County Fair Board thanks the community for their interest and continued support and looks forward to sharing and celebrating the best of our rich and lively agricultural community at this year’s fair at James Monroe’s Highland.
James Monroe’s Highland does not permit pets on the property. Leashed service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted.

CANCELED: “On the Farm with Mr. Monroe” French and Spanish Enrichment Camp: Second July Session
2020-07-20 09:00 - 2020-07-24 15:00
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 Monday through Friday, July 20-24, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
The camp will focus on the French and Spanish languages and forge the connection between France, Spain, and the legacy of James Monroe. The camp will include daily language lessons, private tours of the house and gardens with scavenger hunts, afternoon historic crafts on the property, period parlor games, nature walks, and stories.
This is the fourth language enrichment camp of the season. Please check our events page for other dates.
The cost of this event is $350 per student for one week, $650 per student for two weeks, or $925 per student for three weeks.

CANCELED: “On the Farm with Mr. Monroe” French and Spanish Enrichment Camp: First July Session
2020-07-13 09:00 - 2020-07-17 15:00
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 Monday through Friday, July 13-17, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
The camp will focus on the French and Spanish languages and forge the connection between France, Spain, and the legacy of James Monroe. The camp will include daily language lessons, private tours of the house and gardens with scavenger hunts, afternoon historic crafts on the property, period parlor games, nature walks, and stories.
This is the third language enrichment camp of the season. Please check our events page for other dates.
The cost of this event is $350 per student for one week, $650 per student for two weeks, or $925 per student for three weeks.

ONLINE ONLY: Independence Day Digital Concert and Celebration
2020-07-04 14:00 - 15:30
*** The 2020 Independence Day Concert at Highland will be ONLINE ***
Join us online from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm on July 4th as we enjoy some of the memorable performances by the Heifetz International Music Institute at the Highland Hilltop Pavilion. Heifetz’s classically-inspired ensemble brings a uniquely innovative and expressive musical experience that will appeal to all ages.

Join us at 2pm on July 4th!

*Images courtesy of Gene Runion

Expanding the Narrative at Highland
2020-06-29 18:30 - 19:30
Join us on Monday, June 29, from 6:30-7:30pm, as Dr. Sara Bon-Harper, Executive Director of James Monroe’s Highland, and Ms. Jennifer Stacy, member of Highland’s Descendant Advisory Panel, lead a discussion on their work to represent a multivocal history, one in which many voices combine to tell one set of stories. This event will be moderated by Dr. Louis Nelson, Vice Provost for Academic Outreach and Professor, Architectural History.
Participate Live and Stream
Participate by email Q500@PublicInput.com
Participate by phone: 855-925-2801 Meeting code: 9186

CANCELED: “On the Farm with Mr. Monroe” Spanish Enrichment Camp: Second June Session
2020-06-15 09:00 - 2020-06-19 15:00
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 Spanish enrichment camp for children ages 4-10 will be held Monday through Friday, June 15-19, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
The camp will focus on the Spanish language and forge the connection between Spain and the legacy of James Monroe. The camp will include daily language lessons, private tours of the house and gardens with scavenger hunts, afternoon historic crafts on the property, period parlor games, nature walks, and stories.
This is the second language enrichment camp of the season. Please check our events page for other dates.
The cost of this event is $350 per student for one week, $650 per student for two weeks, or $925 per student for three weeks.

CANCELED: “On the Farm with Mr. Monroe” Spanish Enrichment Camp: First June Session
2020-06-08 09:00 - 2020-06-12 15:00
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 Spanish enrichment camp for children ages 4-10 will be held Monday through Friday, June 8-12, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
The camp will focus on the Spanish language and forge the connection between Spain and the legacy of James Monroe. The camp will include daily language lessons, private tours of the house and gardens with scavenger hunts, afternoon historic crafts on the property, period parlor games, nature walks, and stories.
This is the first language enrichment camp of the season. Please check our events page for other dates.
The cost of this event is $350 per student for one week, $650 per student for two weeks, or $925 per student for three weeks.

CANCELED: Annual Highland Sheep Shearing
2020-04-26 15:00 - 17:00
This event has been canceled.
Highland’s annual sheep shearing will take place on Sunday, April 26 (rain or shine). At 3:00 p.m. Tom Stanley will demonstrate the New Zealand sheep shearing method at this educational, agricultural event. We will also have traditional wool carding and spinning demonstrations for the family from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
If the weather is favorable, visitors are encouraged to enjoy a picnic lunch on the grounds.
Admission to the sheep shearing event is $5 per person. Children under 6 are admitted free. Monroe’s Farm Friends members are admitted FREE OF CHARGE!
About Tom Stanley
Tom Stanley has worked with sheep his entire life, starting with an orphaned lamb when he was 9 years old. He started shearing his own sheep when he was 14 years old. Today, Tom is employed by Virginia Tech as an Agriculture Extension Agent based in Rockbridge County and keeps a small flock of 40 breeding sheep that lamb each April.
