Musical guest Timothy Seaman to perform at Highland

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Join us from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 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 ...

Community Journaling on the Highland Trails

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Join Highland Hiker, trail guru, and nature fanatic Carla Anderson for a creative journaling experience on the Blue Trail on Saturday, November 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you’re looking to slow down and practice a different way Read More ...

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day

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On Sunday, November 3, 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 ...

Home Educator Day at Highland

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Open to ALL Students, Families, and Educators! James Monroe's Highland will host Home Educator Day on Monday, November 4, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Families will enjoy a walk-through of the presidential Guesthouse and exhibit spaces, an opportunity Read More ...

Veterans Day at Highland

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On Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024, Highland will present a day of learning to honor those who have served our country. We invite you to celebrate the veterans in your life by learning more about the many ways the Read More ...

Let’s Take a Hike

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Join Highland Hiker and trail fanatic Carla Anderson on a guided hike Highland’s Red Trail on Saturday, November 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This will be a vigorously paced four (+/-) mile hike with some steep inclines and Read More ...

Small Business Saturday 2024

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Featuring a 20% Museum Shop Discount*! Saturday, November 30, is Small Business Saturday! Do your holiday shopping at the Highland Museum Shop and support our small local business.  We have a wide selection of books, souvenirs, hand-crafted goods, and specialty Read More ...

Winter Open House

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Join us Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for a FREE Winter Open House at Highland! Participants can explore Highland's newly-opened Community Research Center and Archaeology Lab and have coffee and conversation with an archaeologist. At 11:00 Read More ...

Holly Days at Highland

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Highland and the Virginia Cooperative Extension invite you to Holly Days at Highland, a morning of crafts and holiday cheer on December 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participants will enjoy warm beverages and a festive, family-oriented atmosphere. At this Read More ...

Evening Holiday Tour: December 19

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SOLD OUT! Take advantage of a small-group evening experience at Highland this December. Visitors will enjoy a curator-led, exclusive tour of the 1818 Presidential Guesthouse and exhibits amid festive holiday decorations and music. Wear your holiday best for a little Read More ...