Join us on Thursday, February 19, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., as we host the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society for the program Enslaved Voices & The American Dream: What Were They Fighting For? In this panel, hear from representatives of three local Read More ...
Today’s landscape is formed in part by human activities past and present. Highland and the on-campus Institute for Integrative Conservation have collaborated on a series of high-impact projects that have built new perspectives on Highland’s landscape and the forces that Read More ...
As part of Highland’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday, please join us at Highland on March 1st from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. for a conversation with author Richard Bell about his new and timely book, The American Revolution and the Read More ...
Join us on March 28-29, 2026 for a restorative weekend of creativity and movement on the historic grounds of Highland. Co-hosted by local author Andi Cumbo and Sterling Howell of Ragged Mountain Yoga, "Breath, Body, and The Page" is designed to help you step away from the Read More ...
Join us on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we welcome the Piedmont Master Gardeners for a FREE program on choosing and growing native plants to support pollinators. Flowering native plants add beauty to gardens and Read More ...
On Sunday, April 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 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 ...
Highland’s annual sheep shearing will take place on Sunday, April 26 (rain or shine), at 2:00 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 Read More ...
In celebration of James Monroe's Birthday, Highland general admission tickets for museum visits on April 28 are only $10 per person (kids six and under are free)! Follow the link below to purchase tickets: Purchase General Admission Tickets
Join other gardeners and plant enthusiasts at Highland on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Piedmont Master Gardeners’ Plant Swap. Whether you are a seasoned horticulturist or just starting your plant journey, this Plant Swap Read More ...
On Sunday, May 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 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 ...