• Fall Feast

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

    Join us on Saturday, November 1, for Fall Feast, a celebration of African American food, farming, history, and health. Discussions and health information starting at 11:00 a.m., followed by a traditional Thanksgiving meal at 2:00 p.m. This event is hosted Read More ...

  • Give Me Liberty Traveling Exhibition at Highland

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

    Highland is pleased to host the VA250 traveling exhibition, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation, from November 3 through December 15, 2025. The Give Me Liberty traveling exhibition explores the unique and essential Virginia people, events, and sites 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

  • Veterans Day at Highland

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

    On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, we invite visitors to Highland for a day of learning in honor of military veterans. Throughout the day, guests can: Explore the commemorative VA250 traveling exhibition, Give Me Liberty: Virginia and the Forging of a Nation, Read More ...

  • Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day

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

    On Sunday, November 16, 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 ...

  • Musical guest Timothy Seaman to perform at Highland

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

    Join us from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 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 Read More ...

  • Winter Open House

    You are invited to a FREE Winter Open House at Highland on Saturday, December 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Guests can explore Highland’s core exhibition Window to a New America amid festive holiday touches and hear an introductory history talk Read More ...

  • Green Gathering Book Club: Entangled Life

    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 Highland’s Green Gathering Book Club. Who would have guessed that tiny organisms beneath the surface Read More ...

  • Holly Days at Highland

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

    It’s back! Highland and the Virginia Cooperative Extension invite you to Holly Days at Highland, a morning of children’s crafts and holiday cheer on December 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participants will enjoy warm beverages and a festive, family-oriented atmosphere. At this holiday-themed event, Read More ...

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