James Monroe's Highland

Highland is a historic place that is tells the stories of 5th U.S. President James Monroe and the dozens of enslaved people who lived and worked on the property. Highland offers a collection of individual stories that comprise a complex and interconnected historical narrative of the emergence of the U.S. as a growing nation. James Monroe and his career in public service, the lives of enslaved men and women, and the operation of Highland all reflect arcs of early U.S. history, especially geopolitics, agriculture, and economics. Our work reflects transformative discoveries in archaeology and architectural history and is presented in self-guided exhibitions, guided history walks (seasonally), group visits, and public programs.