Tracy Foor, Highlands Historical Society

Explore Highlands’ past with a self-guided walking tour of 17 historic sites, complete with QR-coded stories and
year-round access.

As Highlands celebrates its 150th anniversary, the Highlands Historical Society invites you to explore the town’s rich past through a new audio tour—featuring seventeen landmark buildings, including the storied site of Cleaveland’s Grocery.

While Bobby Jones remains a legendary figure in Highlands golf history, the roots of the sport on the Plateau stretch back decades earlier, with pioneers, pasture courses, and community clubs shaping a vibrant golfing tradition that continues to thrive in the mountain air.

On September 27, the Highlands Historical Society hosts its annual Descendants’ Reception—celebrating families with 100+ years of local roots and inviting the community to preserve its history through storytelling, music, and shared memories.

Before The Bascom became a beloved center for the visual arts, its namesake was a tinsmith, entrepreneur, and four-time mayor whose legacy helped shape Highlands from the ground up. Discover the remarkable story of H.M. Bascom and the town he helped build.

The Mystery of Hickory Wind has a local twist in the tale.

The history of Highlands, a series of comings and goings and sudden disasters, is illuminated in a new walking tour of the town.

It’s a big year for Highlands, and it launches with a party on May 24 at the Historical Village, 524 North 4th Street.

Highlands Historical Society’s exclusive home tour, set for June 21, illuminates the history and artistry embedded within a trio of magnificent houses. For information and reservations, visit highlandshistory.com.