Home Educator Day at Highland

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

Open to ALL Students, Families, and Educators! James Monroe's Highland will host Home Educator Day on Monday, November 4, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Families will enjoy a walk-through of the presidential Guesthouse and exhibit spaces, an opportunity Read More ...

Postponed: Green Gathering Book Club

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

*** This event has been postponed. Please stay tuned as we reschedule this book discussion.*** Calling all tree huggers, forest friends, and book worms! If you are interested in connecting with fellow nature-lovers over a good book, join us for Read More ...

Veterans Day at Highland

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

On Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024, Highland will present a day of learning to honor those who have served our country. We invite you to celebrate the veterans in your life by learning more about the many ways the Read More ...

Let’s Take a Hike

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

Join Highland Hiker and trail fanatic Carla Anderson on a guided hike Highland’s Red Trail on Saturday, November 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This will be a vigorously paced four (+/-) mile hike with some steep inclines and Read More ...

Small Business Saturday 2024

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

Featuring a 20% Museum Shop Discount*! Saturday, November 30, is Small Business Saturday! Do your holiday shopping at the Highland Museum Shop and support our small local business.  We have a wide selection of books, souvenirs, hand-crafted goods, and specialty Read More ...

Winter Open House

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

Join us Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for a FREE Winter Open House at Highland! Participants can explore Highland's newly-opened Community Research Center and Archaeology Lab and have coffee and conversation with an archaeologist. At 11:00 Read More ...

Holly Days at Highland

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

Highland and the Virginia Cooperative Extension invite you to Holly Days at Highland a morning of home crafts and holiday cheer on December 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Grab a cozy beverage and enjoy the festive atmosphere with your family. Read More ...

Evening Holiday Tour: December, 19

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

Take advantage of a small-group evening experience at Highland this December. Visitors can enjoy a curator-led, exclusive tour of the 1818 Presidential Guest House and exhibits amid festive holiday decorations and music. Wear your holiday best for a little extra Read More ...

Evening Holiday Tour: December, 20

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

Take advantage of a small-group evening experience at Highland this December. Visitors can enjoy a curator-led, exclusive tour of the 1818 Presidential Guest House and exhibits amid festive holiday decorations and music. Wear your holiday best for a little extra Read More ...

Evening Holiday Tour: December, 26

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

Take advantage of a small-group evening experience at Highland this December. Visitors can enjoy a curator-led, exclusive tour of the 1818 Presidential Guest House and exhibits amid festive holiday decorations and music. Wear your holiday best for a little extra Read More ...