点评:After visiting Monticello, we stopped at Highland. We have toured both Monticello and Highland in the past, but hadn't been to Highland for more than ten years. James Monroe's Highland has a much slower paced, country feel. Much has been discovered about the former Ash Lawn - Highland property. We were surprised to learn that in 2016, it was discovered that Monroe's home was destroyed by fire several years after he had sold the property. Archaeologists are continuing to study and learn where Monroe's home was located. Excavation and architectural and documentary evidence is aiding researchers. Even though Monroe's home no longer exists, the self guided tour is very interesting. There are docents available for questions in the existing house and there are short walking tours of the property that were excellent in sharing the life of James Monroe when he did live at Highland. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained.
翻译:参观完蒙蒂塞洛后,我们又去了海兰德庄园。我们以前都参观过蒙蒂塞洛和海兰德庄园,但已经有十多年没去过海兰德了。詹姆斯·门罗时期的海兰德庄园洋溢着一种节奏缓慢、充满乡村气息的氛围。关于这片原为“阿什劳恩-海兰德”庄园的领地,人们如今已经有了不少新发现。令我们惊讶的是,2016年时人们发现:在门罗卖出这块地产数年之后,他的住宅便毁于一场火灾。考古学家们仍在努力研究并确定门罗的故居究竟位于何处。考古发掘以及建筑和文献方面的证据都为研究人员提供了帮助。虽然门罗的故居现已不复存在,但自助导览依然十分有趣。在现存的房屋内,有讲解员随时解答游客的疑问;此外还有简短的步行导览路线,能很好地帮助人们了解詹姆斯·门罗当年在“海兰德庄园”生活时的情景。整个庄园环境优美且维护得当。