Highland

Tuesday Tunes with Meadow Mountain
2018-07-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Tuesday Tunes is now a FREE concert series! James Monroe’s Highland, in partnership with The Front Porch, will host the 4th annual Tuesday Tunes, a three-part series of summertime evening concerts at the home of President James Monroe. These performances are a perfect opportunity to bring the family out with blanket and chairs to enjoy music from Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region!
The second Tuesday Tunes of the season will take place on July 10, from 6 to 9 p.m., and will feature George Guthrie’s group, Meadow Mountain!
Local food and beverage vendors will be on-site. Guests are encouraged to buy or pack a picnic and experience the beauty of James Monroe’s Highland at dusk. While alcohol will be available for purchase at Tuesday Tunes, guests are asked to leave their own alcoholic beverages at home.

About Meadow Mountain

Meadow Mountain started as a group of friends busking on the corner of the Vail farmers market, and it wasn’t long before they were playing gigs around Vail and Summit counties. They formed initially over a love of traditional and progressive bluegrass music. The band has given a TED talk, hosted Denver’s only performance jam, and won the prestigious Rockygrass band competition. Other notable achievements include 1st place at the 2017 Ullrgrass band competition, 3rd place at the 2017 Telluride bluegrass competition, and opening for The Del McCoury Band. They live in Denver, CO.

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Historic Tree Walk at Highland
2018-07-09 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Halifax)
EVENT FULL!
The July tree walk with the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards has been rescheduled for Monday, July 9, from 9 – 10:30 a.m. 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.

“On the Farm with Mr. Monroe” French and Spanish Immersion Camp: First July Session
2018-07-09 08:45 - 2018-07-13 15:15 (America/Halifax)
Highland, the home of President James Monroe, in a partnership with the Speak! Language Center and the International School of Charlottesville, is excited to announce On the Farm with Mr. Monroe! This French and Spanish immersion camp for children ages 4-10 will be held Monday through Friday, July 9-13, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
The camp will focus on the French and Spanish languages and forge the connection between France, Spain, and the legacy of James Monroe. The camp will include daily language lessons, private tours of the house and gardens with scavenger hunts, afternoon historic crafts on the property, period parlor games, nature walks, and stories.
This is the first of four summer 2018 French and Spanish language immersion camps. Please check our events page for other dates.
The cost of this event is $325 per student for one week, $625 per student for two weeks, or $900 per student for three weeks.
Click on the link below for availability and to register.
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Independence Day Concert and Celebration
2018-07-04 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
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.
Fourth of July picnics are welcome at our fifth president’s home. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own or select from the Highland Fare options at the Museum Shop, including sandwiches, salads, snacks, and soft drinks.

*Images courtesy of Gene Runion

Musical guest Timothy Seaman to perform at Highland
2018-06-28 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
Join us from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 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!
Check out Timothy’s musical magic in the video below:
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Tuesday Tunes with Faster Than Walking
2018-06-26 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
Tuesday Tunes is now a FREE concert series! James Monroe’s Highland, in partnership with The Front Porch, will host the 4th annual Tuesday Tunes, a three-part series of summertime evening concerts at the home of President James Monroe. These performances are a perfect opportunity to bring the family out with blanket and chairs to enjoy music from Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region!
The first Tuesday Tunes of the season will take place on June 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and will feature Faster Than Walking! This concert will include a family square dance.
Local food and beverage vendors will be on-site. Guests are encouraged to buy or pack a picnic and experience the beauty of James Monroe’s Highland at dusk. While alcohol will be available for purchase at Tuesday Tunes, guests are asked to leave their own alcoholic beverages at home.

About Faster Than Walking

Faster Than Walking has been playing old-time music together since the mid 1990’s. Started by fiddler Joe Mead and harmonica player John Murphy, the current line-up with Dan Rublee on banjo, Chris Leva on guitar, and bassist Zach Blatter has been together for 15 years, sharing the stage with acts such as Tony Rice, Old Crow Medicine Show, and many more.

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“On the Farm with Mr. Monroe” French and Spanish Immersion Camp: Second June Session
2018-06-25 08:45 - 2018-06-29 15:15 (America/Halifax)
Highland, the home of President James Monroe, in a partnership with the Speak! Language Center and the International School of Charlottesville, is excited to announce On the Farm with Mr. Monroe! This French and Spanish immersion camp for children ages 4-10 will be held Monday through Friday, June 25-29, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
The camp will focus on the French and Spanish languages and forge the connection between France, Spain, and the legacy of James Monroe. The camp will include daily language lessons, private tours of the house and gardens with scavenger hunts, afternoon historic crafts on the property, period parlor games, nature walks, and stories.
This is the second of four summer 2018 French and Spanish language immersion camps. Please check our events page for other dates.
The cost of this event is $325 per student for one week, $625 per student for two weeks, or $900 per student for three weeks.
Click on the link below for availability and to register.
Register Now

Woodworking Demonstration with Roger Authers
2018-06-16 13:30 - 16:30 (America/Halifax)
On Saturday June 16, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Roger Authers, artisan and wood turner, will be at the Highland Museum Shop demonstrating his craft. This demonstration is FREE and open to the public. Come learn about the art of wood-turning, and the various techniques used on a lathe to produce bowls, table lamps, candle holders, and the like. On display will be examples of Roger’s work at various stages of production along with finished products using a variety of locally-harvested hardwoods. His laminated creations of contrasting color and texture are especially attractive.
About Roger Authers
Roger first learned to work with a lathe as a teenager in his native England. Since moving to Charlottesville in 2004 he has honed his skills and enjoys the challenge of creating items both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase
2018-05-06 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
Join us on Sunday, May 6, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., 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. The full showcase schedule is available HERE. This event is FREE and open to the public.
For more information visit VirginiaFolklife.org and VirginiaHumanities.org.
