Lunch with James Monroe

In honor of James Monroe's 260th birthday, join us for a lunch with James Monroe on Saturday April 28, 2018 from 12:00-1:00 pm. James Monroe reenactor Dennis Bigelow will share first person accounts from Monroe's life and answer audience questions. Read More ...

Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase

Join us on Sunday, May 6, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., for the Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase. Virginia’s folk masters and their apprentices will be here at Highland for a celebration of traditional music, food, and crafts. The festival Read More ...

Girl Scout Day at Highland

Registration will close on May 9 at 5:00 p.m. Join us on Saturday, May 12, 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 Read More ...

Woodworking Demonstration with Roger Authers

On Saturday June 16, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Roger Authers, artisan and wood turner, will be at the Highland Museum Shop demonstrating his craft. This demonstration is FREE and open to the public. Come learn about the art of Read More ...

Tuesday Tunes with Faster Than Walking

Tuesday Tunes is now a FREE concert series! James Monroe’s Highland, in partnership with The Front Porch, will host the 4th annual Tuesday Tunes, a three-part series of summertime evening concerts at the home of President James Monroe. These performances Read More ...

Musical guest Timothy Seaman to perform at Highland

Join us from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 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 ...

Independence Day Concert and Celebration

On July 4th, Highland will host the Heifetz International Music Institute for a free concert from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and free grounds access throughout the day. A classically-inspired ensemble from Heifetz will bring a uniquely innovative and expressive concert Read More ...

HIGHLAND IS OPEN FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. THROUGH DECEMBER 31.

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