• Independence Day Concert and Celebration

    On July 4th, Highland will host the Heifetz International Music Institute for a free concert from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and free grounds access throughout the day. A classically-inspired ensemble from Heifetz will bring a uniquely innovative and expressive concert Read More ...

  • Historic Tree Walk at Highland

    *** REGISTRATION FULL *** Join us on Friday July 5, from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., for a summer tree walk with the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards! Participants will learn more about Highland's trees during this free 90-minute walk at Read More ...

  • Albemarle County Fair at Highland

    The Albemarle County Fair is scheduled from Thursday, July 25 through Saturday, July 27 on the grounds of Highland. Fair hours will be 4 to 9 pm on Thursday, July 25, and 10am to 9pm on Friday and Saturday, July Read More ...

  • American Girl Tea with Elizabeth Monroe

    Join us on Saturday, August 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, for the American Girl Tea with Elizabeth Monroe. Bring your American Girl doll and a picnic blanket to enjoy craft activities, American Girl trivia, and tea and refreshments Read More ...

  • Highland Book Club: September Meeting

    Join us on Wednesday, September 25, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., for an evening of lively literary discussion at Highland, the home of President James Monroe. This event is FREE and open to the public. During the September meeting of Read More ...

  • Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day

    On Sunday, October 13, from 9:00 a.m. to dusk, 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 Read More ...

  • Highland Book Club: October Meeting

    Join us on Wednesday, October 23, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., for an evening of lively literary discussion at Highland, the home of President James Monroe. This event is FREE and open to the public. During the October meeting of Read More ...

  • Halloween at Highland

    ***CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER*** James Monroe’s Highland, in partnership with the Albemarle County Fair, will host Halloween at Highland, an afternoon of fall fun, on Sunday, October 27, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Admission to the event includes hayrides Read More ...

  • Highland Enrichment Day

    Are your children out of school because of teacher work days? Why not join us on Monday, November 4, for a special Highland Enrichment Day for kids! For children ages 6-11, admission to the Highland Full Experience—including the guided tour Read More ...

  • Highland Enrichment Day

    Are your children out of school because of teacher work days? Why not join us on Tuesday, November 5, for a special Highland Enrichment Day for kids! For children ages 6-11, admission to the Highland Full Experience—including the guided tour Read More ...

  • 2019 Home Educator Day at Highland

    While online registration is now closed, we welcome walk ups! James Monroe's Highland will host Home Educator Day on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Home educator families will enjoy an exclusive walk-through of the presidential Read More ...

  • Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day

    On Sunday, November 10, from 9:00 a.m. to dusk, 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 Read More ...