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SUMMARY:Slavery at Highland
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Black History Month\, the drop-in program Slavery at Highland will be offered on select days in February. Slavery at Highland offers a discussion of historic slavery in the United States with special focus on the men\, women\, and children enslaved at Highland. Visitors can browse images and historic documents while discussing slavery and its legacies with a specially trained museum interpreter. We invite you to visit and learn more about the past—from a variety of perspectives. \n– Included with admission –
URL:https://highland.org/event/slavery-at-highland-6/
LOCATION:VA
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T215536Z
UID:7588-1581940800-1581951600@highland.org
SUMMARY:Slavery at Highland
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Black History Month\, the drop-in program Slavery at Highland will be offered on select days in February. Slavery at Highland offers a discussion of historic slavery in the United States with special focus on the men\, women\, and children enslaved at Highland. Visitors can browse images and historic documents while discussing slavery and its legacies with a specially trained museum interpreter. We invite you to visit and learn more about the past—from a variety of perspectives. \n– Included with admission –
URL:https://highland.org/event/slavery-at-highland-8/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200216T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20200210T184716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T184716Z
UID:7573-1581854400-1581865200@highland.org
SUMMARY:Slavery at Highland
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Black History Month\, the drop-in program Slavery at Highland will be offered on select days in February. Slavery at Highland offers a discussion of historic slavery in the United States with special focus on the men\, women\, and children enslaved at Highland. Visitors can browse images and historic documents while discussing slavery and its legacies with a specially trained museum interpreter. We invite you to visit and learn more about the past—from a variety of perspectives. \n– Included with admission –
URL:https://highland.org/event/slavery-at-highland-5/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20200210T184541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T184541Z
UID:7571-1581768000-1581778800@highland.org
SUMMARY:Slavery at Highland
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Black History Month\, the drop-in program Slavery at Highland will be offered on select days in February. Slavery at Highland offers a discussion of historic slavery in the United States with special focus on the men\, women\, and children enslaved at Highland. Visitors can browse images and historic documents while discussing slavery and its legacies with a specially trained museum interpreter. We invite you to visit and learn more about the past—from a variety of perspectives. \n– Included with admission –
URL:https://highland.org/event/slavery-at-highland-4/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200208T163000
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UID:7494-1581174000-1581179400@highland.org
SUMMARY:American Girl Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:*** CANCELLED ***\nBring your American Girl doll to an afternoon tea catered by Harvest Moon at James Monroe’s Highland on Saturday February 8\, 2020\, from 3:00-4:30 pm. Play period games over tea at your table\, then make a Valentine inspired by designs from Monroe family furniture. \nThe recommended age range for participants is 6-12 years old. Admission to the American Girl Afternoon Tea at James Monroe’s Highland is $25.00 for participants and $25.00 for adult chaperones. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. \nMenu\nTea Sandwiches: Egg Salad\, Chicken Salad\, Cucumber\, and Watercress\nFruit and Cheese Skewers\nBrownies\, Lemon Bars\, and Chocolate Chip Cookies\n 
URL:https://highland.org/event/american-girl-afternoon-tea/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191228T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191228T180000
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CREATED:20191107T154226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T211307Z
UID:7417-1577550600-1577556000@highland.org
SUMMARY:After Hours at Highland with James Monroe (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Highland after hours through a personally guided tour with James Monroe reenactor Beau Robbins. Throughout the tour\, guests will hear firsthand accounts from the American Revolution and Founding Era\, and will then have the opportunity to mingle with Monroe over light refreshments following the tour.  After Hours with James Monroe will take place Friday December 6\, Saturday December 21 (SOLD OUT)\, and Saturday December 28 (SOLD OUT) from 4:30-6:00 pm. Admission is $28 per guest. Limit 15 guests per tour. \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”https://wm-advancement.secure.force.com/Highland/evt__QuickEvent?id=a4C1Q000000iQEK” size=”medium” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]December 28 SOLD OUT[/otw_shortcode_button]
URL:https://highland.org/event/after-hours-at-highland-with-james-monroe-3/
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CREATED:20191107T154221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T211348Z
UID:7415-1576945800-1576951200@highland.org
SUMMARY:After Hours at Highland with James Monroe (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Experience Highland after hours through a personally guided tour with James Monroe reenactor Beau Robbins. Throughout the tour\, guests will hear firsthand accounts from the American Revolution and Founding Era\, and will then have the opportunity to mingle with Monroe over light refreshments following the tour.  After Hours with James Monroe will take place Friday December 6\, Saturday December 21 (SOLD OUT)\, and Saturday December 28 (SOLD OUT) from 4:30-6:00 pm. Admission is $28 per guest. Limit 15 guests per tour. \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”” size=”medium” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]December 21 SOLD OUT[/otw_shortcode_button]
URL:https://highland.org/event/after-hours-at-highland-with-james-monroe-2/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191224T170000
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CREATED:20191121T223428Z
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UID:7444-1575889200-1577206800@highland.org
SUMMARY:Highland for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Experience Highland for the Holidays at the home of President James Monroe. From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday\, December 9 through Tuesday\, December 24\, guests will enjoy a self-guided tour of the museum spaces and 1818 Presidential Guesthouse decorated with seasonal greenery and filled with holiday cheer. Highland interpreters will be available to discuss historical events as you explore Highland at your own pace. In honor of our fifth president\, admission to Highland will be just $5 during Highland for the Holidays. Highland’s Augmented reality experience is available as a separate purchase. Plan time to complete your holiday list in the Highland Museum shop\, featuring Virginia products and the Virginia Artisan Room. Our regular guided tour offerings will resume on December 26.
URL:https://highland.org/event/highland-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:VA
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UID:7405-1575649800-1575655200@highland.org
SUMMARY:After Hours at Highland with James Monroe
DESCRIPTION:Experience Highland after hours through a personally guided tour with James Monroe reenactor Beau Robbins. Throughout the tour\, guests will hear firsthand accounts from the American Revolution and Founding Era\, and will then have the opportunity to mingle with Monroe over light refreshments following the tour.  After Hours with James Monroe will take place Friday December 6\, Saturday December 21\, and Saturday December 28 (SOLD OUT) from 4:30-6:00 pm. Admission is $28 per guest. Limit 15 guests per tour. \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”https://wm-advancement.secure.force.com/Highland/evt__QuickEvent?id=a4C1Q000000iQ5S” size=”medium” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]Register Now for December 6[/otw_shortcode_button]
URL:https://highland.org/event/after-hours-at-highland-with-james-monroe/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191206T110000
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CREATED:20190912T142258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T154004Z
UID:7326-1575630000-1575635400@highland.org
SUMMARY:Historic Tree Walk at Highland
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday December 6\, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, for a winter walk with the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards! Participants will learn more about Highland’s trees during this free 90-minute walk at James Monroe’s historic property. Highland’s open spaces afford vistas of mature ash\, black walnut\, maples\, oaks\, and other native trees. You will also see a hemlock and towering white oak that date to Monroe’s time. Learn how to identify trees in the winter using bark\, twigs\, form\, and many other features\, as well as how Highland trees and tree-ring dating have contributed to historical interpretation. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, but registration is required. Attendance is limited to 35 participants. \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”https://forms.gle/NDqZzKBJkWLDtrez9″ size=”medium” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]Register Now[/otw_shortcode_button]\n  \n 
URL:https://highland.org/event/historic-tree-walk-at-highland-6/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191203
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UID:7420-1575331200-1578095999@highland.org
SUMMARY:Highland Holiday Decorations
DESCRIPTION:Beginning the first week in December\, visitors will find the entire house beautifully decorated for the holidays. Discover the magic of James Monroe’s historical property during the holiday season. The museum will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Please visit our Tours & Tickets page for more information about daily tour offerings.
URL:https://highland.org/event/highland-holiday-decorations/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191120T180000
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UID:7297-1574272800-1574276400@highland.org
SUMMARY:Highland Book Club: November Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, November 20\, 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.  \nDuring the November meeting of our book club\, Highland guide Emily Stanfill will lead the group in discussion of The Cooking Gene\, by Michael W. Twitty. \nAmistad Press writes “A renowned culinary historian offers a fresh perspective on our most divisive cultural issue\, race\, in this illuminating memoir of Southern cuisine and food culture that traces his ancestry—both black and white—through food\, from Africa to America and slavery to freedom.”\n \nGuests can sign up for one\, two\, or all three of the fall Highland Book Club meetings. To RSVP for this FREE event\, click on the link below or email museumshop@highland.org.  \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”mailto:museumshop@highland.org” size=”medium” icon_type=”general foundicon-mail” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]RSVP Now[/otw_shortcode_button]
URL:https://highland.org/event/highland-book-club-november-meeting-2/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20191018T130920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T130920Z
UID:7381-1573480800-1573488000@highland.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Special Programs
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, November 11\, to honor and thank U.S. veterans\, all active duty\, former\, and retired United States military personnel will receive free admission to James Monroe’s Highland for Veterans Day. \nAs a special treat\, visitors can listen to Colonel Monroe in performances held at 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.\, as he recounts the American Revolution. \nFor non-military visitors the Monroe performance is included with admission.
URL:https://highland.org/event/veterans-day-special-programs/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20191003T132625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T144452Z
UID:7354-1573477200-1573480800@highland.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, November 11\, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.\, the University of Virginia Army ROTC Cadets\, the Buford Middle School band\, and featured speaker Chaplain Colonel Joel Jenkins\, US Army\, Ret.\, will join us for a ceremony in salute to our veterans. This event is FREE and open to the public. \nTo honor and thank U.S. veterans\, all active duty\, former\, and retired United States military personnel will receive free admission to James Monroe’s Highland for Veterans Day.
URL:https://highland.org/event/veterans-day-commemoration-ceremony/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191110T170000
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CREATED:20190827T191626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T190703Z
UID:7310-1573376400-1573405200@highland.org
SUMMARY:Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe 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. \n*Please note that while dogs will be allowed on the Highland Rustic Trails on November 10\, only service animals\, as defined by the ADA\, are permitted in the ticketed museum area. \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”https://highland.org/plan-your-visit/highland-trails/” size=”medium” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]Highland Rustic Trails[/otw_shortcode_button]
URL:https://highland.org/event/highland-rustic-trails-dog-day-3/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20190812T165716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T134118Z
UID:7275-1573030800-1573052400@highland.org
SUMMARY:2019 Home Educator Day at Highland
DESCRIPTION:While online registration is now closed\, we welcome walk ups!\nJames 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 guest house and exhibit spaces\, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.\, along with additional activities including: \n\nMeet James Monroe (12:00pm & 1:00pm)\nWriting and Conversation with Elizabeth Monroe (10:30am\, 11:30am\, & 12:30pm)\nWar of 1812 militia demonstrations (10:30am – 3:00pm)\nHistoric land surveying (10:00am & 2:00pm)\nWool processing demonstration (9:00am – 2:30pm)\nHistoric cooking and textile production (9:00am – 3:00pm)\nCross stitch sampler programs (11:00am & 1:00pm\, limit 15 per session)\nHistoric games and crafts (9:00am – 3:00pm)\nReading from the Monroe Doctrine (2:00pm)\n\nHome Educator Day at Highland is $5.00 for participants and adult chaperones. Children under 6 and Monroe’s Farm Friends are FREE (Farm Friends do not have to register\, simply bring your Farm Friends card on the day of the event). We invite you to bring a picnic and spend the day at the home of our nation’s 5th president! \nSponsored by the The Book Dragon\, Home Educators Association of Virginia\, and The Frontier Culture Museum. \n  \n 
URL:https://highland.org/event/2019-home-educator-day-at-highland/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20191030T155318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T141529Z
UID:7395-1572955200-1572966000@highland.org
SUMMARY:Highland Enrichment Day
DESCRIPTION: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 and augmented reality—has been reduced to just $10! Kids under 6 years of age are always free. \nIn addition\, from noon to 3:00 p.m. we will have several activities designed specifically for children: wool spinning\, historic games\, and crafts. \nBring your kids out to Highland for some historic fun!
URL:https://highland.org/event/highland-enrichment-day-2/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20191030T153009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T155906Z
UID:7389-1572868800-1572879600@highland.org
SUMMARY:Highland Enrichment Day
DESCRIPTION: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 and augmented reality—has been reduced to just $10! Kids under 6 years of age are always free. \nIn addition\, from noon to 3:00 p.m. we will have several activities designed specifically for children: wool spinning\, historic games\, and crafts. \nBring your kids out to Highland for some historic fun!
URL:https://highland.org/event/highland-enrichment-day/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20190923T135058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T125444Z
UID:7334-1572181200-1572199200@highland.org
SUMMARY:Halloween at Highland
DESCRIPTION:***CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER*** \nJames 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 through the Highland pastures\, walks through the corn maze\, face painting\, and entry in the children’s Halloween costume contest and pumpkin contest. Food and drink will be available for purchase (cash and credit cards accepted). All proceeds will support youth agricultural programming and the Albemarle County Fair at Highland. \nThe costume contest is limited to children age fourteen and under and will take place at 4:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in three age categories: children under 6 years of age\, children 6 to 10\, and children 11 to 14. The pumpkin contest will take place at 5:00 p.m. and is open to all ages. Pumpkins must be carved and/or decorated prior to the Halloween at Highland event. Participants in either contest do not have to register in advance. \nAdmission is $5 per participant. Children under 6 years old are admitted FREE.
URL:https://highland.org/event/halloween-at-highland-2/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191023T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20190823T202212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T202212Z
UID:7295-1571853600-1571857200@highland.org
SUMMARY:Highland Book Club: October Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nDuring the October meeting of our book club\, Highland cashier Alissa Pribil will lead the group in discussion of Jefferson’s Daughters\, by Catherine Kerrison. \nBallantine Books writes “Thomas Jefferson had three daughters: Martha and Maria by his wife\, Martha Wayles Jefferson\, and Harriet by his slave Sally Hemings. In Jefferson’s Daughters\, Catherine Kerrison\, a scholar of early American and women’s history\, recounts the remarkable journey of these three women – and how their struggle to define themselves reflects both the possibilities and the limitations that resulted from the American Revolution.”\n \nGuests can sign up for one\, two\, or all three of the fall Highland Book Club meetings. To RSVP for this FREE event\, click on the link below or email museumshop@highland.org.  \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”mailto:museumshop@highland.org” size=”medium” icon_type=”general foundicon-mail” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]RSVP Now[/otw_shortcode_button]
URL:https://highland.org/event/highland-book-club-october-meeting-2/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20191013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20191013T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20190827T191404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T190623Z
UID:7307-1570957200-1570989600@highland.org
SUMMARY:Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe 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. \n*Please note that while dogs will be allowed on the Highland Rustic Trails on October 13\, only service animals\, as defined by the ADA\, are permitted in the ticketed museum area. \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”https://highland.org/plan-your-visit/highland-trails/” size=”medium” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]Highland Rustic Trails[/otw_shortcode_button]
URL:https://highland.org/event/highland-rustic-trails-dog-day-2/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20190823T204141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T202437Z
UID:7292-1569434400-1569438000@highland.org
SUMMARY:Highland Book Club: September Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nDuring the September meeting of our book club\, Highland guide Kate Spencer will lead the group in discussion of Elizabeth House Trist\, by Gerald Gawalt. \nAmazon.com writes “The story of a strong woman with few legal rights\, no political rights and few economic opportunities who conquered the challenges of life in Jeffersonian America. Fortunately\, Elizabeth left us written testimonies of her struggles including the earliest extant journal by a woman traveling from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and then by flatboat own the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to Natchez and New Orleans.”\n \nGuests can sign up for one\, two\, or all three of the fall Highland Book Club meetings. To RSVP for this FREE event\, click on the link below or email museumshop@highland.org.  \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”mailto:museumshop@highland.org” size=”medium” icon_type=”general foundicon-mail” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]RSVP Now[/otw_shortcode_button]
URL:https://highland.org/event/highland-book-club-september-meeting-2/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190824T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20180518T154730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T160918Z
UID:6373-1566642600-1566648000@highland.org
SUMMARY:American Girl Tea with Elizabeth Monroe
DESCRIPTION: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 with Elizabeth Monroe! Mrs. Monroe will also be available to pose for pictures with you and your doll. \nThe recommended age range for participants is 6-12 years old. Admission to the American Girl Tea at James Monroe’s Highland is $5.00 for participants and $5.00 for adult chaperones. Accompanying siblings under 6 and Monroe’s Farm Friends are FREE. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Registrations must be submitted by 12:00 noon on Friday\, August 23. \n*** Registration Closed ***\nThis event is in partnership with The Book Dragon.
URL:https://highland.org/event/american-girl-tea-with-elizabeth-monroe/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190725T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190727T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20190207T193720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190725T151950Z
UID:6973-1564070400-1564264800@highland.org
SUMMARY:Albemarle County Fair at Highland
DESCRIPTION: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 26 and 27. Tickets are $5 per person and free for children under 6 years of age. \nThis 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. In addition to this year’s attractions\, the fair\, in collaboration with James Monroe’s Highland\, will offer demonstrations of historic and cultural significance\, including a blacksmith\, wool spinning and weaving\, and a reproduction button maker. \nThe 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. \nJames Monroe’s Highland does not permit pets on the property. Leashed service animals\, as defined by the ADA\, are permitted. \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”https://albemarlecountyfair.com/” size=”medium” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]Learn More[/otw_shortcode_button]\n  \n\n\n\nLivestock Schedule\n\nThursday 7/25\n\n\nThursday\, July 25\nLivestock Tent: Animal Check-In 12:00–3:00pm\nShow Starts at 5:00pm:\nSHEEP CLASSES:\n401–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)\n402–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)\n403–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)\n404–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8)\n405–Open Lamb\n407–Market Lamb (over 85 lbs)\n408–Breed Ewe \nFIBER ANIMAL CLASSES: 500–Fiber Sheep \nMEAT GOAT CLASSES:\n601–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)\n602–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)\n603–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)\n604–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8)\n605–Open Goat\n606–Feeder Goat (under 50 lbs)\n607–Market Goat (over 50 lbs)\n608–Breed Meat Goat Doe \nDAIRY GOAT CLASSES:\n700–Dairy Goats \nPOULTRY CLASSES:\n801–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)\n802–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)\n803–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)\n804–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8)\n805–Open Poultry\n806–Market Chicken\n807–Market Turkey\n808–Chicken\n809–Turkey\n810–Duck\n811–Guinea \nRABBIT CLASSES:\n901–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)\n902–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)\n903–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)\n904–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8)\n905–Open Rabbit\n906–Market Rabbit\n908–Breed Rabbit (Doe or Buck) \n\nFriday 7/26\n\n\nFriday\, July 26\nShow starts at 5:00pm:\nBEEF CATTLE CLASSES:\n101–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)\n102–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)\n103–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)\n105–Open Steer\n106–Feeder Steer (min 400 lbs\, max 999 lbs)\n107–Market Steer (min 1000 lbs\, max 1400 lbs)\n108-109–Beef Heifer \nDAIRY CATTLE CLASSES:\n202–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)\n203–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)\n207–Dairy Heifer Calf \nSWINE CLASSES:\n301–Senior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 14–19)\n302–Junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 9–13)\n303–Novice Fitting & Showmanship (no prior experience)\n304–Pre-junior Fitting & Showmanship (ages 5–8)\n305–Open Hog\n306–Feeder Hog (under 200 lbs)\n307–Market Hog (min 200 lbs\, max 300 lbs)\n308–Breed Gilt \n\nSaturday 7/27\n\n\nSaturday\, July 27\nOLD TIMER’S FUN CLASS: 11:00am\nBUYER’S LUNCH: 12:30pm\nMARKET ANIMAL AUCTION: 2:00pm \n\n\n\n\nEntertainment Schedule\n\nThursday 7/25\n\n\nThursday\, July 25\nBrandon Wayne and His Lonesome Drifters\n6:30-9:00\nBrandon Wayne & His Lonesome Drifters strive to bring the audience traditional “Hillbilly” music from the 1940’s to the 1950’s.\n\nBrandon Wayne is a self-taught musician who fell in love with Bluegrass and Hillbilly music at an early age. He is a classic country fanatic who respects and appreciates all the “ Hillbilly Heros.” Some of Brandon’s favorite artists include; Hank Williams Sr.\, Ernest Tubb\, Bob Wills\, Jimmie Rodgers\, Terry Fell\, and Joe Carson just to name a few. He plays his music with the same passion and pride that his heroes did 60+ years ago. Charlie “T. Texas” Taylor\, like many great fiddlers\, hails from the great state of Texas. He prides himself on playing with “down to earth\, grits ‘n’ gravy” style fiddling that radiates an authentic “Hillbilly” style. Slapping the big bass fiddle is Matias Camino. Hailing from Buenos Aires\, Argentina Matias fell into the Rockabilly crowd at an early age and honed his craft playing in the bars and clubs of Argentina. He has played “Viva Las Vegas: Rockabilly Weekender” twice and has toured all across the United States. Matias brings with him an authentic “slap bass” style wherever he goes and carries a “Rockabilly Resume” a mile long.\n\nFriday 7/26\n\n\nFriday\, July 26\nEddie Deane and the Deane Family\n6:30-9:00\nGospel Bluegrass group Eddie Deane and the Deane Family  \n\nSaturday 7/27\n\n\nSaturday\, July 27\nGlory Road Band\n3:30-5:30\nThe Virginia Ramblers\n5:30-9:00\nThe Virginia Ramblers are a traditional bluegrass band based out of central Virginia\, in the Charlottesville area. They honor the legends of bluegrass\, such as Jimmy Martin and the Stanley Brothers\, and strive to carry on in that tradition. As a band of bluegrass veterans\, they focus on rich\, vocal harmony and strong instrumentation. The Ramblers perform secular and gospel bluegrass\, along with some original tunes. \n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://highland.org/event/albemarle-county-fair-at-highland-2/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190705T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20190319T125122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T125828Z
UID:7100-1562317200-1562322600@highland.org
SUMMARY:Historic Tree Walk at Highland
DESCRIPTION:*** REGISTRATION FULL *** \nJoin 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 James Monroe’s historic property. Highland’s open spaces afford vistas of mature ash\, black walnut\, maples\, oaks\, and other native trees. You will also see a hemlock and towering white oak that date to Monroe’s time. Learn how to identify trees in the summer using leaves\, bark\, twigs\, form\, and many other features\, as well as how Highland trees and tree-ring dating have contributed to historical interpretation. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public\, but registration is required. Attendance is limited to 25 participants.
URL:https://highland.org/event/summer-2019-tree-walk/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190704T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20190201T151957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200214T164948Z
UID:6926-1562248800-1562256000@highland.org
SUMMARY:Independence Day Concert and Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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 that will appeal to all ages. Visitors can enjoy family games and activities from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Access to grounds is  FREE ALL DAY on Independence Day. \nFourth of July picnics are welcome at our fifth president’s home! \nPlease note that James Monroe’s Highland does not permit pets on the property. Leashed service animals\, as defined by the ADA\, are permitted. \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n*Images courtesy of Gene Runion
URL:https://highland.org/event/independence-day-concert-and-celebration-2/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20181101T193634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T141529Z
UID:6768-1559739600-1559750400@highland.org
SUMMARY:Musical guest Timothy Seaman to perform at Highland
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, June 5\, 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. This event is free and open to the public. \nCheck out Timothy’s musical magic in the video below: \n[otw_shortcode_button href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=alcRdeJ5kks” size=”medium” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius” color_class=”otw-blue” target=”_blank”]Watch Now[/otw_shortcode_button]
URL:https://highland.org/event/musical-guest-timothy-seaman-to-perform-at-highland/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20190502T143835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T194301Z
UID:7171-1558256400-1558296000@highland.org
SUMMARY:Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 19\, 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! \nThe 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. \n*Please note that while dogs will be allowed on the Highland Rustic Trails on May 19\, only service animals\, as defined by the ADA\, are permitted in the ticketed museum area.
URL:https://highland.org/event/highland-rustic-trails-dog-day/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190505T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20190206T204307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190505T182520Z
UID:6968-1557057600-1557079200@highland.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us and Virginia Humanities on Sunday\, May 5\, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. (rain or shine)\, for the Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase. Virginia’s folk masters and their apprentices will be here at Highland for a celebration of traditional music\, food\, and crafts. The festival will feature the graduating class of masters and apprentices and welcome in the new class\, plus many Virginia Folklife apprenticeship program alumni. This event is FREE and open to the public. \nFor more information visit VirginiaFolklife.org and VirginiaHumanities.org.
URL:https://highland.org/event/virginia-folklife-apprenticeship-showcase-2/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T040627
CREATED:20190219T150355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T150355Z
UID:7022-1556460000-1556467200@highland.org
SUMMARY:Annual Highland Sheep Shearing
DESCRIPTION:Highland’s annual sheep shearing will take place on Sunday\, April 28 (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 spinning demonstrations for the family from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. \nIf the weather is favorable\, visitors are encouraged to enjoy a picnic lunch on the grounds. \nAdmission to the sheep shearing event is $5 per person. Children under 6 are admitted free. Monroe’s Farm Friends members are admitted FREE OF CHARGE! \nAbout Tom Stanley\nTom 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.
URL:https://highland.org/event/annual-highland-sheep-shearing-2/
LOCATION:VA
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