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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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T232448 CREATED:20250304T204012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T175351Z UID:11255-1743847200-1743854400@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Backpacking 101 DESCRIPTION:Curious about backpacking but don’t know where to start?  Join Highland trail guru Carla Anderson on Saturday\, April 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a beginner-friendly backpacking class where you’ll learn essential skills\, gear basics\, and how to confidently hit the trail.  Whether you’re planning your first overnight or just want to feel more prepared\, this class will set you up for success! \nThe Backpacking 101 event will be held at Highland’s Hilltop Pavilion. This event is free and open to the public\, but space is limited to 15 individuals. Please sign up using the link below: \n[su_button url=”https://bookeo.com/purchase-tickets?type=41556P6WNWL19562CA9C4B” target=”blank” style=”soft” background=”#194789″ size=”8″ center=”yes” text_shadow=”1px 1px 4px #000000″]Registration[/su_button]\nPromptly after the backpacking class\, 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.  URL:https://test.highland.org/event/backpacking-101/ 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/IMG_6785-3-scaled-e1741119798661.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T163000 DTSTAMP:20260521T232448 CREATED:20250214T192434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T180716Z UID:11223-1743931800-1743957000@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, April 6\, 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 April 6\, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\, only service animals\, as defined by the ADA\, are permitted in the ticketed museum area. \n[su_button url=”https://highland.org/plan-your-visit/highland-trails/” target=”blank” style=”soft” background=”#194789″ size=”8″ center=”yes” text_shadow=”1px 1px 4px #000000″]Highland Rustic Trails[/su_button] URL:https://test.highland.org/event/highland-rustic-trails-dog-day-20/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/blaze-scaled-e1712686904534.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T232448 CREATED:20250310T200638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T200803Z UID:11263-1745056800-1745064000@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Metro Journaling on the Highland Trails DESCRIPTION:Join Highland Hiker\, trail guru\, and nature fanatic Carla Anderson for a creative journaling experience on the Blue Trail on Saturday\, April 19\, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you’re looking to slow down and practice a different way of engaging with nature\, this walk is for you! \n\n\nIn “metro poetry\,” writers compose one line of text at each metro stop\, using the time in between to look\, listen\, and reflect. We’ll let that idea guide us as we stop at set points during the walk to record a line of thought or an observation we have made in a portable trail journal. \nThe cost of this guided journaling hike is $5 per person. Participants must purchase tickets in advance using the link below. This walk is designed for participants aged 12 and up and is limited to fifteen individuals. Appropriate hiking shoes\, water\, insect repellent\, and sunscreen are a must. Journaling materials will be provided! \n\nPlease note that pets are not allowed on the trails except on designated Highland Rustic Trails Dog Days (visit https://highland.org/events/ for upcoming events). Service animals\, as defined by the ADA\, are always permitted. \n[su_button url=”https://bookeo.com/purchase-tickets?type=41556UULUYK191E2890627″ target=”blank” style=”soft” background=”#194789″ size=”8″ center=”yes” text_shadow=”1px 1px 4px #000000″]Registration[/su_button] URL:https://test.highland.org/event/metro-journaling-on-the-highland-trails-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/2024/09/IMG_0182-scaled-e1726082915109.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260521T232448 CREATED:20250203T152837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T153320Z UID:11186-1745762400-1745769600@test.highland.org SUMMARY:Annual Highland Sheep Shearing DESCRIPTION:Highland’s annual sheep shearing will take place on Sunday\, April 27 (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. \nVisitors are encouraged to enjoy a picnic lunch on the grounds. \nAdmission to the sheep shearing event is $6 per person. Children under 6 are admitted free. Monroe’s Farm Friends members are admitted FREE OF CHARGE (email info@highland.org to make a reservation)! \n[su_button url=”https://bookeo.com/purchase-tickets?type=41556J4TN9317F7F385CDE” target=”blank” style=”soft” background=”#194789″ size=”8″ center=”yes” text_shadow=”1px 1px 4px #000000″]Purchase Tickets[/su_button]\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://test.highland.org/event/annual-highland-sheep-shearing-7/ LOCATION:James Monroe’s Highland\, 2050 James Monroe's Highland\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://test.highland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2024-4-21-Sheep-Shearing-12-runion-e1738596507969.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T163000 DTSTAMP:20260521T232448 CREATED:20241220T140352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T151815Z UID:11079-1745832600-1745857800@test.highland.org SUMMARY:James Monroe's Birthday Special Pricing DESCRIPTION:In celebration of James Monroe’s Birthday\, Highland general admission tickets for museum visits on April 28 are only $10 per person (kids six and under are free)! Follow the link below to purchase tickets: \n[su_button url=”https://bookeo.com/purchase-tickets?type=41556T6EPHK17B7DC09F1B” target=”blank” style=”soft” background=”#194789″ size=”8″ center=”yes” text_shadow=”1px 1px 4px #000000″]Purchase General Admission Tickets[/su_button] URL:https://test.highland.org/event/james-monroes-birthday-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/2024/12/05_james_monroe.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T203000 DTSTAMP:20260521T232448 CREATED:20250331T175814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T175814Z UID:11300-1745866800-1745872200@test.highland.org SUMMARY:William & Mary’s Highland: Rediscovering the Past\, Shaping the Future (Virtual Presentation) DESCRIPTION:As the inaugural event in the celebration of William & Mary’s 50 years of stewardship of Highland\, Executive Director Sara Bon-Harper will speak about the historic house’s incredible story of rediscovery\, the direction and ethos of initiatives at the site\, and rich collaborations with the university community. Highland’s academic collaborations will be explored further in a series of virtual and in-person talks in September\, October\, and November 2025. \nAll are welcome at this April 28 program and future installations in the 50th anniversary series planned and hosted by the William & Mary Charlottesville-Highland Alumni Chapter. Please register to attend this free virtual talk: \n[su_button url=”https://cwm.zoom.us/meeting/register/jCror1PlRFu3uPMt_TgEeQ” target=”blank” style=”soft” background=”#194789″ size=”8″ center=”yes” text_shadow=”1px 1px 4px #000000″]Registration[/su_button] URL:https://test.highland.org/event/william-marys-highland-rediscovering-the-past-shaping-the-future-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/2025/03/2019-5-22-House-9-credit-wide-e1743443823810.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR