• 2026 Descendants Day

    James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

    SAVE THE DATE! Join us on Saturday, June 6, for Descendants Day at Highland. The Highland Council of Descendant Advisors welcomes all attendees, whether descendants or not. Plan to take part in the day’s music, food, and presentations, and be Read More ...

  • Juneteenth Special Pricing

    James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

    In honor of Juneteenth, Highland general admission tickets on June 19th are only $10 per person (kids six and under are free). Follow the link below to purchase tickets: Purchase General Admission Tickets

  • Garden Basics: Herb Gardening

    James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

    Join us on Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we welcome the Piedmont Master Gardeners for the FREE program on the history and magic of culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing an herb garden provides easy access Read More ...

  • Independence Day Special Pricing

    James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

    In honor of Independence Day, Highland general admission tickets on July 4th are only $10 per person (kids six and under are free). Follow the link below to purchase tickets: Purchase General Admission Tickets

  • Albemarle County Fair

    James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

    SAVE THE DATE! The Albemarle County Fair is scheduled from Thursday, July 30 through Saturday, August 1 on the grounds of Highland. Fair hours are 4:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday, July 30, and 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Read More ...

  • Labor Day Special Pricing

    James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

    Have you made your Labor Day holiday plans? Make sure to add Highland to your itinerary. Highland general admission tickets for museum visits on September 7th are only $10 per person (kids six and under are free)! Follow the link Read More ...

  • Garden Basics: Planting Out Cool Weather Crops

    James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

    Join us on Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we welcome the Piedmont Master Gardeners for the FREE program about planting cool weather crops and extending your garden harvest. Cool weather crops are essential for gardeners Read More ...

  • Veterans Day Special Pricing

    James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

    In commemoration of Veterans Day, Highland general admission tickets for museum visits on November 11 are only $10 per person (kids six and under are free). Follow the link below to purchase tickets: Purchase General Admission Tickets

  • Garden Basics: Is that a good bug or a bad bug on my vegetable plants?

    James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA

    Join us on Saturday, November 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we welcome the Piedmont Master Gardeners for the FREE program about garden insect identification and pest control. We’ll dive into the latest integrated pest management (IPM) process Read More ...