Ash Lawn-Highland

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Main Structure and Side Yard at Ashlawn-Highland

Ashlawn-Highland

Ashlawn-Highland is the historic home of President James Monroe and his wife, Elizabeth Kortright Monroe. The 535-acre working farm, and now performing arts site is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. President Monroe purchased Ashlawn-Highland in 1793 and made it his family's official residence from 1799 to 1823.

Ash Lawn-Highland was opened for to the public as a tourist location in 1931 by Jay Winston and Helen Lambert Johns, who operated and maintained the property until the Johns' death in 1974. Upon the Johns' passing, Ashlawn was given to the College of William and Mary, alma mater of James Monroe. The College initiated new programs in restoration and interpretation at Ash Lawn-Highland after officially accepting the the gift from the Johns.

Today, much the neighboring Monticello, Ashlawn-Highland is open for regular visitation and tours and is a revered weeding and event location. The College of William and Mary, with the help of experts in the fields of historic restoration and preservation, has made a consistent effort to maintain the historical nature of the property. [1]

References

  1. Web. Ashlawn Highland Home Page, retrieved 07 Jan. 2011.