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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;VALUE=DATE:20251103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251216 DTSTAMP:20260521T162417 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[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 Tickets[/su_button]\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[su_row][su_column size=”1/3″ center=”no” class=””][/su_column] [su_column size=”1/3″ center=”no” class=””][/su_column] [su_column size=”1/3″ center=”no” class=””][/su_column][/su_row] 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:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T162417 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[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″]Register Today![/su_button]\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. \n[su_row][su_column size=”1/3″ center=”no” class=””][/su_column] [su_column size=”1/3″ center=”no” class=””][/su_column] [su_column size=”1/3″ center=”no” class=””][/su_column][/su_row] 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:20251207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T162417 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[su_button url=”https://bookeo.com/purchase-tickets?type=41556ETHXXX192682F1E07″ target=”blank” style=”soft” background=”#194789″ size=”8″ center=”yes” text_shadow=”1px 1px 4px #000000″]Registration[/su_button]\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:20251213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260521T162417 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[su_button url=”https://bookeo.com/purchase-tickets?type=41556LHMMFU192DED862C5″ target=”blank” style=”soft” background=”#194789″ size=”8″ center=”yes” text_shadow=”1px 1px 4px #000000″]Register Today![/su_button]\n  \n[su_row][su_column size=”1/2″ center=”no” class=””][/su_column] [su_column size=”1/2″ center=”no” class=””][/su_column][/su_row] 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 END:VCALENDAR