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BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Highland - ECPv6.8.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://test.highland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Highland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20251209T154204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T133946Z UID:11854-1774688400-1774803600@test.highland.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Find Your Flow at Highland: A Writing & Yoga Retreat DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELLED\nJoin us on March 28-29\, 2026 for a restorative weekend of creativity and movement on the historic grounds of Highland. \nCo-hosted by local author Andi Cumbo and Sterling Howell of Ragged Mountain Yoga\, “Breath\, Body\, and The Page”  is designed to help you step away from the noise of daily life and reconnect with your voice. \nThe weekend alternates between guided writing sessions to spark your creativity and gentle yoga practices to clear your mind—all set against the inspiring backdrop of the Highland landscape. \nPlease contact Andi Cumbo at andi@andilit.com with questions. URL:https://test.highland.org/event/find-your-flow-at-highland-a-writing-yoga-retreat/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pavilion-yard-e1765300040896.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T173000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20260122T181528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T170353Z UID:11971-1774022400-1774027800@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Virginia Festival of the Book The Painter’s Fire DESCRIPTION:Highland\, in partnership with the Virginia Festival of the Book\, will host Zara Anishanslin to discuss her book The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution with Sara Bon-Harper\, Highland’s Executive Director on Friday\, March 20 at 4:00 p.m. Anishanslin’s book tells the stories of Robert Edge Pine\, Prince Demah\, and Patience Wright\, illustrating that art was a powerful tool for revolution and how these artists used their skill and genius to champion liberty. This event is free and open to the public. \nRegistration is required using the link below: \n Secure your spot!\n  \nVaBook Reception Registration has Closed\nMeet the author! We would like to invite you to a complimentary reception with the author starting at 3:00 p.m. in the upper level of Highland’s event barn. URL:https://test.highland.org/event/vabook2026/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/VA-Book-2026-e1769105124470.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20260223T143642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T143728Z UID:12039-1773504000-1773514800@test.highland.org SUMMARY:America250: Voices of Virginia DESCRIPTION:In honor of America’s 250th anniversary\, Charlottesville Ballet and Opera on the James will present America250: Voices of Virginia at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday\, March 14 at the Paramount Theater. This sweeping multidisciplinary performance traces the arc of the American story—from its founding to the Civil War\, the Civil Rights Movement\, to today—through dance\, opera\, theater\, poetry\, and music created and reimagined by Virginia artists. Across sixteen vivid vignettes\, audiences will experience history not as a timeline\, but as a living conversation between past and present—where art\, history\, and community meet. \nSpecial Post-Show Event following the Charlottesville Performance\nPresented by DuCard Vineyards – wine included for ages 21+ \nModerated by Sara Bon-Harper\, Executive Director at Highland\, this engaging conversation will bring together artists and scholars from the project to explore how art\, history\, and community intersect—and how live performance helps us reflect on our shared past while building connection today. \nThis event is included with VIP tickets (look for purple seats in Orchestra Center) and available as an add-on with any ticket purchase ($15 + fees). Follow the link below for more information and to purchase tickets: \n\n\n Registration URL:https://test.highland.org/event/america250-voices-of-virginia/ LOCATION:Paramount Theater\, 215 East Main Street\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ACOA-Lynchburg-Banner-e1771855682263.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T143000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20251216T205036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T220818Z UID:11886-1772370000-1772375400@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Book Talk: The American Revolution and the Fate of the World DESCRIPTION:As part of Highland’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday\, please join us at Highland on March 1st from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. for a conversation with author Richard Bell about his new and timely book\, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World. In it\, Bell widens the lens on the Revolution\, revealing the “War of Independence” as a sprawling struggle that upended the lives of millions of people on every continent and fundamentally transformed the way the world worked. The result is an unforgettable new perspective on America’s founding fight that shifts everything we thought we knew about our creation story. \n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. The American Revolution and the Fate of the World will be available for purchase in the Highland gift shop leading up to and after the event. Follow the link below to sign up for this FREE event. \n Registration\nRichard Bell is a Professor of History at the University of Maryland and the recipient of both the National Endowment for the Humanities Public Scholar award and the Andrew Carnegie Fellowship. He is the author of four books and more than a dozen articles and book chapters. URL:https://test.highland.org/event/book-talk-the-american-revolution-and-the-fate-of-the-world/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/250-book-series-publicity-designs-8.5-x-8.5-in-1-e1769724465137.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20250427T155528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T134833Z UID:11355-1771668000-1771671600@test.highland.org SUMMARY:People and Places: Conservation Projects at Highland DESCRIPTION:Today’s landscape is formed in part by human activities past and present. Highland and the on-campus Institute for Integrative Conservation have collaborated on a series of high-impact projects that have built new perspectives on Highland’s landscape and the forces that have shaped it. Leaders and students from Highland and the IIC share perspectives and results of collaborative projects involving the people and places of the Highland landscape. \nThe talk will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the lower level of the Highland Event Barn. The Highland Rustic Trails are temporarily closed due to slippery conditions\, so the anticipated optional hike will not occur after the talk. There will be light refreshments and time for conversation after the program. Please register using the link below: \n Registration URL:https://test.highland.org/event/people-and-places-conservation-projects-at-highland/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/20250614_142930907_iOS-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20260113T183544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T183544Z UID:11939-1771520400-1771525800@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Enslaved Voices and the American Dream DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, February 19\, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.\, as we host the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society for the program Enslaved Voices & The American Dream: What Were They Fighting For? In this panel\, hear from representatives of three local descendant organizations on what the “American Dream” meant to enslaved people in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. With a moderated discussion by Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy\, Descendant Project Researcher at the Gibbons Project\, this panel will feature Helice Henderson Jones (DEC-VA)\, Jennifer Saylor Stacy (Highland Council of Descendant Advisors)\, and Ty’Leik Chambers (Monticello’s Getting Word Project) as they discuss what motivated enslaved people to continue their fights for freedom. \nThis event is will be held in the lower level of the Highland Event Barn. Register for this FREE event using the link below: \n Register Today! URL:https://test.highland.org/event/enslaved-voices/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Fighting-for-freedom-scaled-e1768328848193.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20251210T180844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T180844Z UID:11867-1771063200-1771070400@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Garden Soil Preparation: Laying the Foundation for Success DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, February 14\, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\, as we welcome the Piedmont Master Gardeners for the program Garden Soil Preparation: Laying the Foundation for Success. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just beginning your horticultural journey\, understanding the art and science of soil preparation is essential for yielding vibrant\, productive crops. In this Garden Basics session\, we will guide participants through the process of preparing the soil for growing vegetables. By focusing on both foundational practices and advanced strategies\, this session will empower you to create thriving gardens throughout the spring\, summer\, and fall. \nSpace is limited. Registration closes at 5 p.m. February 13 or when the class is full. Follow the link below to sign up for this FREE event! \n  \n Register Today! URL:https://test.highland.org/event/garden-soil-preparation-laying-the-foundation-for-success/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Flyer-2_Garden-Soil-e1764440654404.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20251210T180225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T163412Z UID:11863-1770458400-1770465600@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Starting Plants from Seed (Plus a Seed Swap!) DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled to February 7\nJoin us on Saturday\, February 7\, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\, as we welcome the Piedmont Master Gardeners for a FREE program on starting plants from seed. Starting flowers and vegetables from seed is inexpensive and satisfying\, but a lot can go wrong. In this Garden Basics session\, you will improve your success rates by learning basic seed-starting techniques and the special needs of some seeds. Bring seeds (packaged and labeled with species info) for our Seed Swap. You will share seeds with others and take home seeds to try out your new skills. \nFollow the link below to sign up for this FREE event! \n Register Today! URL:https://test.highland.org/event/starting-plants-from-seed-plus-a-seed-swap/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Flyer-1_Seed-Saving_horizontal-scaled-e1765812498415.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20260108T173912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T173912Z UID:11930-1768820400-1768838400@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Day Special Pricing DESCRIPTION:In honor of Martin Luther King Day\, Highland general admission tickets on January 19th are only $10 per person (kids six and under are free). Follow the link below to purchase tickets: \n Purchase General Admission Tickets URL:https://test.highland.org/event/martin-luther-king-day-special-pricing/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2019-5-22-House-9-credit-wide-e1743443823810.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20251014T201504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T124308Z UID:11736-1765620000-1765627200@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Holly Days at Highland DESCRIPTION: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\, participants are invited to learn about native Virginia plants while creating a holiday craft with the Piedmont Master Gardeners\, enjoy holiday reading and coloring activities\, and more! \nAdmission for adults and children is $6 per person. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register using the link below: \n  \n Register Today!\n  URL:https://test.highland.org/event/holly-days-at-highland-3/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2024-12-14-Holly-Days-48-e1765378215397.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20241220T134822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T201049Z UID:11071-1765101600-1765108800@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Green Gathering Book Club: Entangled Life DESCRIPTION: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.\n \n\n\nWho would have guessed that tiny organisms beneath the surface of the soil are crucial to the survival of life on this planet?  This month we’ll take inspiration from Merlin Sheldrake’s Entangled Life and talk all about fungi\, the strange and amazing life forms that continue to fascinate and inspire researchers. \n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Designed for participants aged 12 and up. Participants will meet at the Highland Museum Shop and walk as a group to our comfy conference room for the book club meeting.\n \n Registration\nPromptly after the book discussion\, participants who are interested are invited to join Carla for a group hike on the Highland Rustic Trails. This 4 mile hike will take you on the Mountain Trail (red loop) and will include some of the newest sections of trail.  Expect a little bit of elevation gain as we hike the gentle slopes of Highland’s “backyard.” This hike is for moderately experienced hikers. Participants are asked to wear appropriate hiking attire\, including sturdy footwear\, and bring a water bottle\, bug spray\, and sunscreen.  \n\n\nEntangled Life can be purchased through your local bookstore or via Amazon. Want to be extra green? Check out the book from your local library branch! URL:https://test.highland.org/event/green-gathering-book-club-entangled-life/ LOCATION:VA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/entangled-life-e1734632932942.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20251014T195047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T135641Z UID:11732-1765015200-1765022400@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Winter Open House DESCRIPTION: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 walk at 10:15. Special musical guests the Cville Cinco Woodwind Quintet will present historic selections and holiday classics in a seated performance at 11:00\, and local bagpiper Cooper Wamsley will perform outdoors to complete the celebration of a Highland holiday. Enjoy a warm beverage and a 15% holiday discount in the museum shop (except consignment and donation items) and celebrate the season with us! \nThis is the last weekend to see the traveling exhibition\, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation in the upper level of Highland’s event barn\, so don’t miss this commemorative VA 250 experience. \nAccess to this special open house is FREE for all participants. Please use the link below and select the 10:00 a.m. reservation time on December 6th and plan to attend any or all of the events: \n Register Today!\n  \n  \nGive Me Liberty: Virginia and the Forging of a Nation is the signature exhibition of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission. It was organized in partnership by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. URL:https://test.highland.org/event/winter-open-house-2/ LOCATION:VA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Open-House-Runion-e1763666973961.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20251105T154954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T190911Z UID:11779-1764424800-1764432000@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Musical guest Timothy Seaman to perform at Highland DESCRIPTION: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 made crafts in the Highland Artisan Room. Timothy will be signing CDs at this free\, public event. Visitors will also enjoy a 15% discount in the Museum Shop from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (excluding Artisan goods and donations). \nCheck out Timothy’s musical magic in the video below: URL:https://test.highland.org/event/musical-guest-timothy-seaman-to-perform-at-highland-7/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-5-3-Tomothy-playing-dulcimer-13-credit-runion-e1762357736786.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20250828T152127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T125303Z UID:11617-1763285400-1763310600@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day DESCRIPTION: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! \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 Dog Days\, only service animals\, as defined by the ADA\, are permitted in the ticketed museum area. \n Highland Rustic Trails URL:https://test.highland.org/event/highland-rustic-trails-dog-day-25/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/blaze-scaled-e1712686904534-3-e1760029144788.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20250427T155714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T202407Z UID:11357-1763060400-1763064000@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Feeding the People: What does Food have to do with Heritage? (Virtual Presentation) DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to think about food and culture? Join us at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday\, November 13\, for the virtual presentation Feeding the People: What does Food have to do with Heritage. Collaborations with Highland’s Council of Descendant Advisors have explored many aspects of food traditions\, including gardening with grandparents\, the connection between food\, health and wellness\, and the role of innovation in Black food traditions. Highland’s public historian\, Dr. Lisa Armstrong\, herself a member of Highland’s descendant community\, together with a team of William & Mary students\, leads a discussion of food and heritage in this free virtual presentation. Follow the link below to sign up:\n \n Registration URL:https://test.highland.org/event/feeding-the-people-what-does-food-have-to-do-with-heritage-virtual-presentation/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-6-14-Descendants-Day-77.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20251014T184015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T192127Z UID:11726-1762853400-1762878600@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Veterans Day at Highland DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nExplore the commemorative VA250 traveling exhibition\, Give Me Liberty: Virginia and the Forging of a Nation\, in the upper level of Highland’s event barn\nMeet Highland’s original veteran\, James Monroe!\nDecode messages at the code breaking and cryptography station\nLearn about military medicine and its influence on civilian medicine with living history interpreter Bob Talbott (and friends)\, who will share a rich collection of historic arms\, armaments\, and medical tools (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)\n\nA moment of silence and a military volley will be observed at 11:00 a.m. Admission is free for active U.S. military members and veterans. All other visitors may purchase $10 discounted General Admission tickets using the link below. Children six and under and Farm Friends members receive free admission. \n Purchase Tickets\n  \nGive Me Liberty: Virginia and the Forging of a Nation is the signature exhibition of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission. It was organized in partnership by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. \n  \n  URL:https://test.highland.org/event/veterans-day-2025/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2019-06-19-15.11.53-1-scaled-e1767893785303.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20241220T144323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T144323Z UID:11089-1762853400-1762878600@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Veterans Day Special Pricing DESCRIPTION: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: \n Purchase General Admission Tickets URL:https://test.highland.org/event/veterans-day-special-pricing/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20230526_184904831_iOS-scaled-e1734705775468.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20251016T161220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T161220Z UID:11754-1762128000-1765843199@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Give Me Liberty Traveling Exhibition at Highland DESCRIPTION: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 that helped bring liberty and democracy to a nation. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, this exhibit highlights the complex\, diverse\, and inspiring Virginia history which is\, in fact\, America’s story. \nThe Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation exhibition will be accessible during Highland’s open hours and will be displayed in the upper level of the Highland Event Barn. Access to the exhibition is included with museum admission. Follow the link below to purchase tickets: \n Purchase Tickets\n  \nGive Me Liberty: Virginia and the Forging of a Nation is the signature exhibition of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission. It was organized in partnership by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. URL:https://test.highland.org/event/give-me-liberty-traveling-exhibition-at-highland/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VMHC_-Traveling-Banners_Harmony_SL-Banners-v2-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20250915T164254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T204404Z UID:11675-1761994800-1762009200@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Fall Feast DESCRIPTION: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 by Highland’s Council of Descendant Advisors. \nFall Feast is a free community event with registration required. The afternoon Thanksgiving meal is booked to capacity. Attendees may register for the 11:00 a.m. programming without the afternoon meal or register for the 11:00 a.m. program and be added to the waitlist for the Thanksgiving meal. We expect there to be extra spaces and we hope you will come! Click on one the links below to register: \n Register for 11:00 a.m. Program ONLY\n Register for Program plus WAITLIST Thanksgiving Meal URL:https://test.highland.org/event/fall-feast/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FALL-FEAST-1-scaled-e1757952713294.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20250828T150827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T150827Z UID:11615-1760866200-1760891400@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 19\, 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! \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 Dog Days\, only service animals\, as defined by the ADA\, are permitted in the ticketed museum area. \n Highland Rustic Trails URL:https://test.highland.org/event/highland-rustic-trails-dog-day-24/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/blaze-scaled-e1712686904534-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20250828T150208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T150208Z UID:11610-1759051800-1759077000@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, September 28\, 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! \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 Dog Days\, only service animals\, as defined by the ADA\, are permitted in the ticketed museum area. \n Highland Rustic Trails URL:https://test.highland.org/event/highland-rustic-trails-dog-day-23/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/blaze-scaled-e1712686904534.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20250827T180848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T180022Z UID:11602-1758736800-1758740400@test.highland.org SUMMARY:It’s Your Historic Place: James Monroe’s Highland\, Creating Value by Preserving History DESCRIPTION:At 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, September 24 at Lane Auditorium or via Facebook Live\, Sara Bon-Harper\, Highland’s Executive Director\, will discuss initiatives that create meaningful history for Highland’s visitors and other stakeholders. Her presentation will include the research that revealed the forgotten history of the site\, and the collaborations that have developed stories that connect to wider communities. The past decade has been a time of great change for Highland\, and this talk will connect those changes with larger themes in historic preservation. Join us after the program for light refreshments! \nThis program is part of the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society’s Historic Preservation Lecture Series\, created in partnership with Preservation Piedmont\, the Albemarle County Historic Preservation Committee\, and the City of Charlottesville Historic Resources Committee. \nClick on the registration link below to sign up for this free program: \n Registration URL:https://test.highland.org/event/its-your-historic-place-james-monroes-highland-creating-value-by-preserving-history/ LOCATION:Lane Auditorium\, 401 McIntire Road\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/unnamed-e1756311409616.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20241220T134853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T190152Z UID:11066-1758448800-1758456000@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Green Gathering Book Club: How to Love a Forest DESCRIPTION: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.\n \n\n\nJoin us for a thought-provoking discussion of how to heal rather than harm forest communities with How to Love a Forest by Ethan Trapper. Blending memoir with scientific revelation\, Trapper’s book offers a call to action for those who want to love the forest well. \n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Designed for participants aged 12 and up. Participants will meet at the Highland Museum Shop and walk as a group to our comfy conference room for the book club meeting.\n \n Registration\nPromptly after the book discussion\, participants who are interested are invited to join Carla for a group hike on the Highland Rustic Trails. This 4 mile hike will take you on the Mountain Trail (red loop) and will include some of the newest sections of trail.  Expect a little bit of elevation gain as we hike the gentle slopes of Highland’s “backyard.” This hike is for moderately experienced hikers. Participants are asked to wear appropriate hiking attire\, including sturdy footwear\, and bring a water bottle\, bug spray\, and sunscreen. \n\n\nHow to Love a Forest can be purchased through your local bookstore or via Amazon. Want to be extra green? Check out the book from your local library branch! URL:https://test.highland.org/event/green-gathering-book-club-how-to-love-a-forest/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/How-to-love-a-forest-scaled-e1734632835207.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20250427T155356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T174233Z UID:11353-1757152800-1757161800@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Deep History: Geologic Perspectives at Highland DESCRIPTION:Join us at Highland on Saturday\, September 6\, for the next event in a series celebrating 50 years of William & Mary’s stewardship of Highland. In central Virginia the underlying bedrock is typically concealed beneath the region’s verdant green hills\, but at Highland and in the Blue Ridge foothills the bedrock records a long and exciting history that goes back more than a billion years.  In the program Deep History: Geologic Perspectives at Highland\, W&M Geology Professor Chuck Bailey will explore geological connections to the landscape and human history of Virginia. \nThe talk will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on September 6 in the lower level of the Highland Event Barn\, with an optional hike from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Light refreshments provided. Please bring a water bottle\, sunscreen\, bug repellent\, and sturdy shoes if you plan on joining the hike. Click on the registration link below to sign up for this free program: \n Registration URL:https://test.highland.org/event/deep-history-geologic-perspectives-at-highland/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/geology-50th-scaled-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114857 CREATED:20241220T135721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T140325Z UID:11078-1756719000-1756744200@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Labor Day Special Pricing DESCRIPTION:Have you made your Labor Day holiday plans? Make sure to add Highland to your itinerary. Highland general admission tickets for museum visits on September 1st are only $10 per person (kids six and under are free)! Follow the link below to purchase tickets:\n \n Purchase General Admission Tickets URL:https://test.highland.org/event/labor-day-special-pricing-2/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2022-9-22-House-10-runion-hp-slider.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114858 CREATED:20250624T202814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T182641Z UID:11444-1755351000-1755360000@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Monroe and Lafayette: A Reunion DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, August 16\, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.\, for a special afternoon of public programming on the Marquis de Lafayette’s friendship with James Monroe as Highland commemorates the final leg of Lafayette’s 1825 return tour to the United States. Guests will enjoy a live conversation between the two Revolutionary war veterans and afterwards can explore specially selected Monroe objects and documents\, historic archaeology\, and participate (or experience) dramatic readings of Monroe and Lafayette correspondences. Don’t miss this historic reunion! \nAttendees may join us for any or all of these exciting offerings:\n1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Monroe and Lafayette reminisce (lower level of the event barn) \n2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Dramatic reading of historical letters (lower level of the event barn) \n2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Free exploration of interpretation stations (upper level of the event barn) including: \n\nMonroe collections items\nHistoric correspondence and documents\nLearning about historic archaeology\nand\, of course\, MEET MONROE AND LAFAYETTE!\n\nThis event will take place in the upper and lower levels of Highland’s event barn and is free with admission to James Monroe’s Highland. \n  \n Purchase General Admission Tickets\n  \nNote: The historical record indicates that while Lafayette and Monroe saw each other in Charlottesville and at Monticello in 1825\, the Monroe home that Lafayette spent several days at in August 1825 was Oak Hill\, currently a private residence in Loudoun County. URL:https://test.highland.org/event/monroe-and-lafayette-a-reunion/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lafayette-at-Highland-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114858 CREATED:20250702T195940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T151734Z UID:11464-1754832600-1754838000@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Gabriel: A Sneak Preview DESCRIPTION:Join us at Highland on Sunday\, August 10\, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.\, for a behind the scenes look at Gabriel\, a soaring new musical production by Richmonders Jerold Solomon\, Foster Solomon and Ron Klipp. Learn about the creation process of Gabriel from performers\, production team members\, and historical partners\, and enjoy a preview performance of songs from the musical. Gabriel is produced by ATLAS Partnership and will be playing September 26 – November 9 at Historic Hanover Tavern. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about the making of this American story! Attendees will receive a special ticket discount for the upcoming show. \nGabriel: A Sneak Preview will be held in the lower level of the Highland Event Barn. This event is free and open to the public\, but space is limited so please pre-register to reserve your spot! \n Registration\n  \nGabriel tells the story of Gabriel’s Rebellion\, one of the most important uprisings of enslaved people in Virginia and American History. Born in 1776\, Gabriel\, an enslaved Henrico County blacksmith\, became a powerful force for justice and social conscience. While Thomas Jefferson\, George Washington and Patrick Henry fought for independence\, Gabriel grew up witnessing the promises of liberty denied to over 300\,000 enslaved Black Virginians. His plot hinged on the successful capture of then-Governor James Monroe for the purpose of negotiating an end to slavery. In 1800\, Gabriel risked—and ultimately sacrificed—his life for freedom.  URL:https://test.highland.org/event/gabriel-a-sneak-preview/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image2-1-e1754579838853.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114858 CREATED:20250319T143040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T122811Z UID:11290-1753977600-1754168400@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Albemarle County Fair DESCRIPTION:The Albemarle County Fair is scheduled from Thursday\, July 31 through Saturday\, August 2 on the grounds of Highland. Fair hours are 4:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday\, July 31\, and 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Friday and Saturday\, August 1 and 2. Tickets can be purchased at the door (cash or card) and are $5 per person and free for children under 6 years of age. This fun and festive three-day agricultural celebration will be complete with exhibits\, home arts\, family entertainment\, live music\, livestock\, and fun and learning for all ages. Fair goers will also enjoy demonstrations of historic and cultural significance\, including wool spinning and blacksmithing\, and the opportunity to have photographic silhouettes made. This year’s fair will feature an expanded lineup of fair exhibitors\, in partnership with dozens of local and regional community organizations. \n Livestock Schedule Entertainment Schedule\nThe Albemarle County Fair is proud to display a wide variety of home arts and agricultural wares from Central Virginia. During your visit to the fair\, stop by the Barn to view the winners! Interested in submitting your own home-made creations? Adults and youth are enthusiastically encouraged to enter their submission for home arts and agricultural judging! Follow the link below for details about how residents of Albemarle and surrounding counties can enter their work at the fair: \n Enter Your Home Arts Submission\n  \n\nNew for 2025!\nVA250 Mobile Museum: The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience will be at Highland from 9:30 am to 4:30pm from Thursday\, July 31\, through Saturday\, August 2. A hands-on\, interactive\, and immersive “museum on wheels\,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many\, One” is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools\, museums\, local events\, fairs\, and more\, highlighting every region of the state. Fairgoers are welcome to explore the mobile museum for free. \nFair Exhibitors: Highland and the Albemarle County Fair Board are pleased to announce an expanded lineup of fair exhibitors! The following local and regional community partners will exhibit their offerings at the fair: \nTHURSDAY\nNSDAR\, Jack Jouett Chapter\nNSDAR\, Albemarle Chapter\nVirginia Master Naturalists\, Rivanna Chapter\nCharlottesville Camera Club\nAlbemarle County Police Department\nAlbemarle County Fire Rescue\nOratorio Society of Virginia\nCentral Virginia Beekeepers Association\nCentral Virginia Fiber Arts Guild\nYancey Community Center\nAmerican Legion\, Post 74\nCamp Holiday Trails\nCharlottesville Area Tree Stewards\n FRIDAY\nNSDAR\, Jack Jouett Chapter\nNSDAR\, Albemarle Chapter\nCharlottesville Camera Club\nAlbemarle County Fire Rescue\nCentral Virginia Beekeepers Association\nCentral Virginia Fiber Arts Guild\nAmerican Legion\, Post 74\nMorven Sustainability Lab\nCamp Holiday Trails\nAlbemarle Charlottesville Historical Society\nService Dogs of Virginia\nUnlocked History Escape Rooms\nCACVB Mobile Visitor Center (noon-4pm)\nCharlottesville Albemarle SPCA (10am-2pm)\nAlbemarle County Community Engagement (10am-3pm)\nCharlottesville Tomorrow\nCharlottesville Area Tree Stewards\n SATURDAY\nNSDAR\, Jack Jouett Chapter\nNSDAR\, Albemarle Chapter\nCharlottesville Camera Club\nAlbemarle County Fire Rescue\nCentral Virginia Beekeepers Association\nCentral Virginia Fiber Arts Guild\nAmerican Legion\, Post 74\nAlbemarle Charlottesville Historical Society\nUnlocked History Escape Rooms\nCACVB Mobile Visitor Center (noon-4pm)\nBig Brothers Big Sisters of the Blue Ridge\nIX Art Park Foundation\nRegionTen Community Services Board\nCharlottesville Alliance Sports Club\nVirginia Department of Conservation and Recreation\nCharlottesville Area Tree Stewards\n\n\nClasses by Extension Master Gardeners in the Highlands Vegetable Garden \nSaturday\, August 2: (15- to 30-minute sessions)\nLate Summer in the Vegetable Garden \n\n11am session in the garden: Weeds in the Home Vegetable Garden\, by Tonya Moon\n1pm session in the garden: Pests in the Vegetable Garden\, Integrated Pest Management for Vegetable Gardens\, Squash Bug in Virginia Home Gardens\, by Linda Blum\n3pm session in the garden: Common Diseases of tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden\, by Linda Blum\n5pm session in the garden: Planting the Vegetable Garden for Fall:  Garlic\, and Shallots\, greens\, cabbage.  Seed saving tips. By Fern Campbell\n\n\nIf you are looking for a unique gift or keepsake\, Margo Hamilton and Ron Evans of Studio Zero Photography will be onsite with their modern take on the silhouette. Sittings are available for couples\, individuals\, and children\, no appointment is necessary\, and the cost will vary depending on print size. \n  \n  \nThe Albemarle County Fair Board\, a private nonprofit entity separate from Albemarle County government\, thanks the community for their interest and continued support and looks forward to celebrating the best of our rich and lively agricultural traditions at James Monroe’s Highland. \nPlease note that Highland does not permit pets on the property. Leashed service animals\, as defined by the ADA\, are permitted. \n\n Visit the Albemarle County Fair Website\n\n  URL:https://test.highland.org/event/albemarle-county-fair-3/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20230727_203147656_iOS-scaled-e1720721836763.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114858 CREATED:20250715T200309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T185850Z UID:11502-1753954200-1754152200@test.highland.org SUMMARY:VA250 Mobile Museum Experience DESCRIPTION:Highland will host the VA250 Mobile Museum from Thursday\, July 31\, through Saturday\, August 2. A hands-on\, interactive\, and immersive “museum on wheels\,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many\, One” is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools\, museums\, local events\, fairs\, and more\, highlighting every region of the state. \n \nThere is no fee to access the VA250 Mobile Experience. The mobile museum will be positioned in the main Highland parking lot and will be free and accessible to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Thursday\, July 31\, through Saturday\, August 2. \nThe VA250 Mobile Museum Experience at Highland is made possible by the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission. A special thanks to The Draftsman hotel for providing overnight accommodations for the VA250 Mobile Museum team. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://test.highland.org/event/va250-mobile-museum-experience/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/USA_0615.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T114858 CREATED:20241219T215113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T204423Z UID:11076-1751724000-1751731200@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Anthems from America & Abroad - A Heifetz Holiday Celebration DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, July 5th\, Highland will host the Heifetz International Music Institute for a free concert from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A classically-inspired ensemble from Heifetz will bring a uniquely innovative and expressive concert that will appeal to all ages. \nSeating will be available under the ceiling fans in the Hilltop Pavilion. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs. Picnics are also welcome in the grassy Pavilion Yard! \nConcert admission is free! \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*Images courtesy of Gene Runion URL:https://test.highland.org/event/independence-day-concert-and-celebration-8/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2023-7-4-Heifetz-41-credit-e1706288072346.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR