Eliza’s True Story

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In her new biography, author and Highland interpreter Barbara VornDick dramatically adds to the previously limited historical knowledge about Eliza and the tragic circumstances of her death in Paris in 1840. Eliza’s story is the result of years of dedicated archival Read More ...

Virginia Festival of the Book, The Birds that Audubon Missed

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

Highland, in partnership with the Virginia Festival of the Book, will host Kenn Kaufman to discuss his book The Birds that Audubon Missed with Adrienne Ghaly, University of Virginia assistant professor of English, on Sunday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m. Read More ...

Prepping and Planning Your Vegetable Garden

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Join us on March 30, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., as we welcome the Piedmont Master Gardeners for a spring gardening workshop on “Prepping and Planning Your Vegetable Garden.” Participants will learn the basics of garden planning, including soil testing Read More ...

Backpacking 101

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Curious about backpacking but don't know where to start?  Join Highland trail guru Carla Anderson on Saturday, April 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a beginner-friendly backpacking class where you'll learn essential skills, gear basics, and how to Read More ...

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day

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On Sunday, April 6, 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 ...

Metro Journaling on the Highland Trails

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Join Highland Hiker, trail guru, and nature fanatic Carla Anderson for a creative journaling experience on the Blue Trail on Saturday, April 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you’re looking to slow down and practice a different way Read More ...

Annual Highland Sheep Shearing

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Highland’s annual sheep shearing will take place on Sunday, April 27 (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 ...

James Monroe’s Birthday Special Pricing

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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

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day

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

On Sunday, May 4, 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 ...

Film Screening: The Piccirilli Factor

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

Join us at Highland on Saturday, May 10, from 1-3 p.m. for a free screening of The Piccirilli Factor, a documentary by Eduardo Montes-Bradley. This film explores the lives and contributions of the Piccirilli family, Italian sculptors who, after settling Read More ...

Highland is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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