Highland

CANCELLED: Historic Tree Walk at Highland: Fall 2023
2023-10-14 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
*** Due to unexpected staffing issues, the October Tree Walk at Highland has been cancelled ***
Join us on Saturday, October 14, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., for the fall Historic Tree Walk with Highland guide, Sharon Hiner. View the seasonal changes of Highland’s majestic mature trees during this hour-long walk. Highlights include a towering white oak and hemlock that date back to Monroe’s time. Participants will walk among the property’s large maples, ashes, black walnuts and other native trees that grace the historic grounds. Learn how trees influenced Highland’s naming in the past and how tree-ring dating contributed to new discoveries and its historical interpretation.
Admission to this Historic Tree Walk at Highland is $12 per participant. Each tree walk is limited to 20 guests. Participants are expected to comply with all COVID-19 precautions while at Highland. Refunds will only be issued if the tree walk is canceled due to dangerous weather (thunderstorms, high winds, etc).

Deer Processing Workshop
2023-10-14 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
*** THIS PROGRAM IS FULL ***

Join us on Saturday, October 14, from 8 a.m. to noon, as we host the Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources for a Deer Processing Workshop. Participants will learn about field dressing, butchering techniques, food safety, and contaminant concerns in this free, hands-on class.
The Deer Processing Workshop will be held at the Highland Pavilion and is limited to twelve guests. Registration is required to participate.

Family Watershed Walk
2023-08-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Join us on Saturday, August 5, at 10:00 a.m. as we explore the watershed along the Highland Rustic Trails with representatives from the Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conversation District. We’ll hike to a small stream and identify the plants and animals we see in and around the water. We will get wet and dirty, so dress for an outdoor adventure! Please wear close-toed shoes and bring insect repellent and a water bottle. The Highland Rustic Trails are not ideal for strollers.
This program FREE, open to the public, and is recommended for families with children aged 8 to 11 years old. Registration is required. Please email education@highland.org to register.

Albemarle County Fair
2023-07-27 16:00 - 2023-07-29 21:00 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
The Albemarle County Fair is scheduled from Thursday, July 27 through Saturday, July 29 on the grounds of Highland. Fair hours will be 4:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday, July 27, and 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, July 28 and 29. Tickets are $5 per person and free for children under 6 years of age. 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. Fair goers will also enjoy a number of demonstrations of historic and cultural significance, including wool spinners and a blacksmith.
If you are looking for a unique gift or keepsake, Margo Hamilton and Ron Evans of Studio Zero Photography will be onsite with their modern take on the silhouette. Sittings are available for couples, individuals, and children, no appointment is necessary, and the cost will vary depending on print size.

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.
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We are pleased to announce that you can now submit your Home Arts entry paperwork electronically using the link below:

Home Arts Registration
Please note that Highland does not permit pets on the property. Leashed service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted.

Livestock Schedule

Thursday 7/27

Thursday, July 27
Show Starts at 4:30 pm
POULTRY CLASSES:
801–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)
802–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)
803–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)
804–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8)
805–Open Poultry
806–Market Chicken
807–Market Turkey
808–Chicken
809–Turkey
810–Duck
811–Guinea
RABBIT CLASSES:
901–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)
902–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)
903–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)
904–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8)
905–Open Rabbit
906–Market Rabbit
908–Breed Rabbit (Doe or Buck)

Friday 7/28

Friday, July 28
Show starts at 3:00 pm
MEAT GOAT CLASSES:
601–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)
602–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)
603–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)
604–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8)
605–Open Goat
606–Feeder Goat (under 50 lbs)
607–Market Goat (over 50 lbs)
608–Breed Meat Goat Doe
DAIRY GOAT CLASSES:
700–Dairy Goats
SHEEP CLASSES:
401–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)
402–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)
403–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)
404–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8)
405–Open Lamb
407–Market Lamb (over 85 lbs)
408–Breed Ewe

FIBER ANIMAL CLASSES:
500–Fiber Sheep
BEEF CLASSES:
102–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)
103–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)
105-Open Steer
106–Feeder Steer (min 400 lbs, max 999 lbs)
107–Market Steer (min 1000 lbs, max 1400 lbs)
108-109–Beef Heifer
DAIRY CATTLE CLASSES:
202-Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)
203–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)
207–Dairy Heifer Calf
SWINE CLASSES:
301–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)
302–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)
303–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)
304–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8)
305–Open Hog
306–Feeder Hog (under 200 lbs)
307–Market Hog (min 200 lbs, max 300 lbs)
308–Breed Gilt

Saturday 7/29

Saturday, July 29

OLD TIMER’S SHOW: 10:30 am
BUYER’S LUNCH: 12:30 pm
MARKET ANIMAL AUCTION: 2:00 pm

Entertainment Schedule

Thursday 7/27

Thursday, July 27

Baby Jo’s
6:30-8:30 pm
New Orleans Jazz

Friday 7/28

Friday, July 28

Dark Hollow
6:00-9:00 pm
Bluegrass

Saturday 7/29

Saturday, July 29

Virginia Rain
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Bluegrass

Charles Frazier & The Virginia Ramblers
4:30 – 8:30 pm
Bluegrass

Film Screening: Daniel Chester French: American Sculptor
2023-07-08 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Join us at Highland on Saturday, July 8, from 1-3 p.m. for a screening of Daniel Chester French: American Sculptor, a documentary film by Eduardo Montes-Bradley. The film explores the life and work of one of America’s most renowned sculptors, best known for creating the statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial. The film also highlights the role of Attilio Piccirilli, the Italian-American sculptor who carved the marble statue of James Monroe that stands at Highland.
The screening is free and open to the public. It will be held in the lower level of the Highland Event Barn, followed by an introduction to The Italian Factor, a documentary project by Montes-Bradley about the Piccirilli Brothers and their contributions to the American Renaissance. The filmmaker will also answer questions from the audience. Please register for this event by emailing info@highland.org.

Historic Tree Walk at Highland: Summer 2023
2023-07-08 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Join us on Saturday, July 8 from 9:30-10:30 a.m., for the summer Historic Tree Walk with Highland guide, Sharon Hiner. View the seasonal changes of Highland’s majestic mature trees during this hour-long walk. Highlights include a towering white oak and hemlock that date back to Monroe’s time. Participants will walk among the property’s large maples, ashes, black walnuts and other native trees that grace the historic grounds. Learn how trees influenced Highland’s naming in the past and how tree-ring dating contributed to new discoveries and its historical interpretation.
Admission to this Historic Tree Walk at Highland is $12 per participant. Each tree walk is limited to 20 guests. Participants are expected to comply with all COVID-19 precautions while at Highland. Refunds will only be issued if the tree walk is canceled due to dangerous weather (thunderstorms, high winds, etc).
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Independence Day Concert and Celebration
2023-07-04 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
On Tuesday, July 4th, 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!
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

Family Watershed Walk
2023-07-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Join us on Saturday, July 1, at 10:00 a.m. as we explore the watershed along the Highland Rustic Trails with representatives from the Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conversation District. We’ll hike to a small stream and identify the plants and animals we see in and around the water. We will get wet and dirty, so dress for an outdoor adventure! Please wear close-toed shoes and bring insect repellent and a water bottle. The Highland Rustic Trails are not ideal for strollers.
This program FREE, open to the public, and is recommended for families with children aged 8 to 11 years old. Registration is required. Please email education@highland.org to register.

Spotted Lanternfly and Tree of Heaven Identification Walk
2023-06-30 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
On Friday, June 30, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., we will be joined by experts from the Albemarle County/Charlottesville Virginia Cooperative Extension for a walk along the Highland Trails to learn about the invasive Spotted Lanternfly and how to kill its favorite host, the “Tree of Heaven,” Ailanthus altissima. This event is free and open to the public. Participants are asked to assemble in front of the Highland Museum Shop for the event. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for hiking. Insect repellent, sunscreen, and a water bottle are recommended for the hike.

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day
2023-06-25 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
On Sunday, June 25, 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 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.
*Please note that while dogs will be allowed on the Highland Rustic Trails on June 25, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm, only service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted in the ticketed museum area.
Highland Rustic Trails

Hiking at Highland
2023-06-17 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
On Saturday, June 17, from 9:00-11:30 a.m., join Highland staff member, Carla Anderson, for a group hike on the Highland Rustic Trails. This 4 mile hike will take you on the Mountain Trail (red loop) and will include some of the newest sections of trail. Expect a little bit of elevation gain as we hike the gentle slopes of Highland’s “backyard.” This hike is for moderately experienced hikers. Participants are asked to wear appropriate hiking attire, including sturdy footwear, and bring a water bottle, bug spray, and sunscreen. This free event is limited to 20 hikers. Registration is requested using the link below:
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2023 Descendants Day at Highland
2023-06-10 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Join us on Saturday, June 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for a Descendants Day at Highland. The Highland Council of Descendant Advisors welcomes anyone working on or interested in the histories of slavery, the shared work of making our present and future more equitable based on historical knowledge, and collaboration in research. Plan to share information, resources, and encouragement with others journeying on the same path. Guests will enjoy refreshments, music, resources, and stories. Space is available to display your community’s resources and stories. This event is free and open to the public. Click on the link below to register:
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2023 Descendants Day Schedule of Events
All events located in the Hilltop Pavilion at Highland.
11:00 – 11:30 AM

Registration and Community Tables Open

11:30 – 11:50 AM

Music from the Jones Family Singers
Welcome to the 2023 Descendants Day at Highland

11:50 – 12:30 PM

Film Screening followed by Q&A with participants

12:30 – 1:15 PM

Lunch Provided by Ada’s Kitchen on Wheels
Music from the Horace Scruggs Group

1:15 – 2 PM

Recognition of Visitors
Keynote by Brent Leggs, Executive Director, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and
Senior Vice President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

2:00 – 2:30 PM

Visit community tables
Enjoy music
View Highland exhibits

2:30 – 3:15 PM

Reparations Breakout facilitated by Ramona Chapman, member of Highland Council of Descendant Advisors and
Frank Dukes, Distinguished Institute Fellow at UVA’s Institute for Engagement + Negotiation

OR

View Highland exhibits

3:15 PM

Calling of Names

3:30 PM

Music from Joyce Barbour
Reflection on the 2023 Descendants Day at Highland

3:45 PM

Closing Remarks
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” with the Horace Scruggs Group

Family Watershed Walk
2023-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Join us on Saturday, June 3, at 10:00 a.m. as we explore the watershed along the Highland Rustic Trails with representatives from the Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District. We’ll hike to a small stream and identify the plants and animals we see in and around the water. We will get wet and dirty, so dress for an outdoor adventure! Please wear close-toed shoes and bring insect repellent and a water bottle. The Highland Rustic Trails are not ideal for strollers.
This program FREE, open to the public, and is recommended for families with children aged 8 to 11 years old. Registration is required. Please email education@highland.org to register.

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day
2023-05-28 09:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
On Sunday, May 28, 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 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.
*Please note that while dogs will be allowed on the Highland Rustic Trails on May 28, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm, only service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted in the ticketed museum area.
Highland Rustic Trails

Stream Sampling Demonstration
2023-05-21 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
If you love aquatic creatures and science, we have an exciting opportunity to share. Highland will host the Rivanna Conservation Alliance (RCA) on Sunday, May 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. as they conduct a benthic macroinvertebrate sampling demonstration along Massey Creek, which flows adjacent to a portion of the South Pasture Loop of the Highland Rustic Trails. Representatives from RCA will be conducting a biological sample, looking for the different types of macroinvertebrates that call this stream home. This will be a drop-in event and anyone is welcome to attend, ask questions, and see how RCA uses these animals to assess stream health. This event is free, appropriate for all ages, and open to the public.

A Walk in the Woods
2023-05-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Join Highland staff member Carla Anderson for a “walk in the woods” as we take our time to look a little more closely and with a little more awareness at what nature has to offer! Learn about the Highland tree library, efforts to conserve our beautiful land, and ways you can make a difference.
Participants are asked to wear appropriate hiking attire, including sturdy footwear, and bring a water bottle, bug spray, and sunscreen. This event is free, open to the public, and is limited to 20 participants. Registration is requested using the link below:
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Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day
2023-04-30 09:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
On Sunday, April 30, 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 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.
*Please note that while dogs will be allowed on the Highland Rustic Trails on April 30, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm, only service animals, as defined by the ADA, are permitted in the ticketed museum area.
Highland Rustic Trails

Highland Rustic Trails 5 Year Anniversary Celebration
2023-04-29 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Are you a regular trails user, or have you been looking for an opportunity to join us? Celebrate five years of hiking at Highland with a group walk on Saturday, April 29. Remarks and refreshments at the Museum Shop starting at 9:30, and walk at 10:00 AM. Participants are asked to wear appropriate hiking attire, including sturdy footwear, and bring a water bottle, bug spray, and sunscreen.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested using the link below:
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We would like to thank the Charlottesville Wegmans grocery store for the generous donation to the Highland Rustic Trails 5 Year Anniversary Celebration.

Annual Highland Sheep Shearing
2023-04-23 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Highland’s annual sheep shearing will take place on Sunday, April 23 (rain or shine), at 2:30 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 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Visitors are encouraged to enjoy a picnic lunch on the grounds.
Admission to the sheep shearing event is $6 per person. Children under 6 are admitted free. Monroe’s Farm Friends members are admitted FREE OF CHARGE (email info@highland.org to make a reservation)!
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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.

Historic Tree Walk at Highland: Spring 2023
2023-04-08 09:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Join us on Saturday, April 8, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., for the spring Historic Tree Walk with Highland guide, Sharon Hiner. View the seasonal changes of Highland’s majestic mature trees during this hour-long walk. Highlights include a towering white oak and hemlock that date back to Monroe’s time. Participants will walk among the property’s large maples, ashes, black walnuts and other native trees that grace the historic grounds. Learn how trees influenced Highland’s naming in the past and how tree-ring dating contributed to new discoveries and its historical interpretation.
Admission to this Historic Tree Walk at Highland is $12 per participant. Each tree walk is limited to 20 guests. Participants are expected to comply with all COVID-19 precautions while at Highland. Refunds will only be issued if the tree walk is canceled due to dangerous weather (thunderstorms, high winds, etc).
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Cookbook Pop-Up Exhibit
2023-04-04 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Join us on April 4, from 1:00-4:00 p.m., for a Cookbook Pop-Up Exhibit. This pop-up exhibit will showcase how cookbooks are a unique historical source. What can we learn from cookbooks that we can’t get from other sources? Visitors will be encouraged to share their own cookbook collections and/or cooking histories to incorporate their stories into the exhibit.
These programs are in partnership with Highland’s latest project, the Highland Descendants Foodways Project, a collaboration between Highland, the Council of Descendant Advisors, and William & Mary’s Institute for Integrative Conservation. This project explores how food and recipes help tell a community’s history, preserve its traditions, and create new connections.
Access to the Cookbook Pop-Up Exhibit is including with the purchase of general admission tickets. Make your reservation using the link below:
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Virtual Program: Cooking the Books, Using Cookbooks to Think About the Past
2023-04-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Join us on April 4, from 11:00 a.m. to noon, as we welcome Marie Pellissier, PhD candidate at William & Mary, to learn how scholars use cookbooks as a primary source in historical research. She will discuss what makes cookbooks unique as a historical source, how to approach them as a physical object, and how to read cookbooks to glean historical insight into less well-known narratives.
Participants will also have the option to share their own cookbooks, both during the virtual program and on-site at Highland for an in-person cookbook pop-up exhibit scheduled at 1:00 p.m.
This program is free and open to the public. Follow the link below to register:
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Virginia Festival of the Book, The Poetic Justice: A Memoir
2023-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Highland, in partnership with the Virginia Festival of the Book, will host Justice John Charles Thomas to discuss his book The Poetic Justice: A Memoir with University of Virginia Law School Dean Risa Goluboff on Sunday, March 26 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
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Bird Walk at Highland
2023-03-12 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Join us at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, as we welcome the Piedmont Virginia Bird Club for a bird walk on the Highland Rustic Trails. This event is free and open to the public and is designed to appeal to novice as well as advanced birders. The habitat offered by the trails should allow for observations of our winter resident birds including Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (pictured) as well as others. Prepare to find and identify birds as a team. Binoculars are recommended but not required. The trails are rustic and suitable footwear is recommended. The event will proceed rain or shine and will start promptly from the Highland parking area at 8:00 AM. The walk will last approximately 90 minutes and will return to the parking area at the end.

Virtual Program: Hidden History at the Battle of Trenton
2023-02-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | VA
Join us on Wednesday, February 15, at 1:00 p.m. for the virtual program James Monroe, John Sidebottom, and the Hidden History at the Battle of Trenton
Did you know that a free Black Virginian named John Sidebottom was one of two men who helped move eighteen-year-old Lieutenant Monroe to safety after he was wounded at the Battle of Trenton? After the war, Sidebottom and his brothers relocated to Kentucky and passed as white. Learn more about this fascinating American story in a virtual conversation with John Sidebottom’s seventh great-nephew, Caleb Dempsey-Richardson. This program is free and open to the public.
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About Caleb Dempsey-Richardson
Caleb Dempsey-Richardson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history (English minor) from the University of Kentucky, a Master of Arts degree in English from Eastern Kentucky University, and a certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University. He teaches first-year writing courses as well as ESL at Lindsey Wilson College. Caleb’s research interests include narratology, the modalities of language, and how rhetorical appeals are effectively transmitted. While not originally from Kentucky, he has lived the majority of his life within the Commonwealth and has deep family roots in the Lake Cumberland region.

After Hours at Highland: December 28
2022-12-28 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Halifax) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Experience Highland after hours! Participants will experience a private viewing of the exhibits in the 1818 Guesthouse. Highland’s new interpretation weaves the story of Highland’s free and enslaved residents into the same narrative. With a focus on Monroe’s presidential years, the exhibits show how Highland is a lens for understanding early American history and its present-day legacies. President Monroe, portrayed by first-person interpreter Beau Robbins, will greet visitors and a Highland guide will be present for questions and discussion. Admission is $25 per person.
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Musical guest Timothy Seaman to perform at Highland
2022-12-28 12:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Join us from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 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 made crafts in the Highland Artisan Room. Timothy will be signing CDs at this free, public event.
Check out Timothy’s musical magic in the video below:
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After Hours at Highland: December 27
2022-12-27 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Halifax) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

After Hours at Highland: December 17
2022-12-17 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Halifax) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Holly Days at Highland
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Join us at Highland on December 3, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, as we host the Virginia Discovery Museum for Holly Days, a family holiday program. Holly Days at Highland will feature a merry morning of cozy crafts, artisanal activities, and some very special stories from holidays past! Stay warm with Carter Mountain Orchard cider and donuts as we enjoy ornament-making, foliage-foraging, and candle-dipping. For more information and to purchase tickets, follow the link below:
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