Historic Albemarle

04/04/2026

06/27/2025

06/16/2025

Our archaeologists continue to make significant progress with the excavation of the cellar space under a portion of 1799 Monroe main house. Excavations are accessible Monday-Friday through July 3 (included with general admission-weather permitting). Make your reservation at https://highland.org/tickets.

05/29/2025

Have you heard the news? Highland has resumed archaeological excavation on the lost and found Monroe home. Come see us before July 3rd and interact with an archaeologist as they uncover the next chapter of the history of Highland (access included with general admission)! Visit https://highland.org/2025arch to learn more.

12/01/2024

05/23/2024

The monument depicted on this memorial coin once probably stood in front of the Albemarle County courthouse. 

Limited Time Offer! If you missed last weekends excitement in New Market with the 160th anniversary events, but still want something tangible to remember this key battle in the Shenandoah Valley, we're now offering this years commemorative coin for sale online, via the link in the comments!

Visit our online store to purchase the commemorative coin created for the 160th anniversary. Only 250 were made and many were sold this past weekend. Get them while they last!

05/07/2024

I am in Parkersburg, West Virginia at the beginning or ending, depending on your point of reference of the Staunton and Parkersburg Turnpike. I will be following that route home to Scottsville Virginia. That turnpike was a continuation of the Staunton and Janes River Turnpike that ended in front of my house in Scottsville. Where I'm starting was also the terminus of the old Northwestern Turnpike that went back to Warrenton Virginia.