Events

Highlands’ hiking heritage stretches from ancient Cherokee footpaths to today’s beloved trail systems, reflecting centuries of exploration, conservation, and deep connection to the southern Blue Ridge landscape.

Step back in time at Highlands Historic Village, where preserved landmarks and immersive exhibits bring the town’s rich mountain heritage to life just steps from Main Street.

May celebrates the community effort that has protected Highlands’ heritage and shaped the Historic Village we
know today.

Highlands’ hospitality industry grew not just from its scenic setting but from the year‑round residents whose hard work, resilience, and community spirit shaped the town into the thriving mountain destination it is today.

Highlands’ long tradition of hospitality—from pioneer boarding houses to modern retreats—continues to link the community’s past with its vibrant present.

Highlands’ newspapers, past and present, remain vital links between community, history, and daily life.

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.