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Burritt on the Mountain — A Living Museum has been referred to as a "Jewel on the Mountain." Start with Dr. William Henry Burritt's eclectic mansion, add a historic park with restored 19th century houses including barnyard and animals, and finally throw in the artistic side with concerts, plays and exhibits, and you have a delightful mixture of old and new for young and old!  In 1955 Dr. Burritt willed his mansion and surrounding acres of Round-Top Mountain to the city of Huntsville, making it Huntsville's first museum. Since that time, volunteers and community activists have brought original homes from the area to Burritt to be restored and utilized as an educational facility. Our interpreters are always busy demonstrating activities as one would see on a 19th century farm. Blacksmithing, spinning, and cooking over an open hearth are just some of the skills employed in our historic park. In the Burritt Barnyard visitors can get up close and personal with an animal that would have been used for work, wool, or even food for the farmers and their families.
We're located at 3101 Burritt Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801 . Please call the Museum Office at (256) 536-2882 to have your questions answered, or email one of our Staff Members. Click here for our Facilities, Hours, and Admissions information. |
Appalachian Witches by Christine Burke Ashwell
you moved into a beautiful new home but when you go outside the beauty wears off? If you've answered yes to either of these questions, then you need to attend Burritt’s’ Do It Yourself Landscape Design classes! In this three-part series, hosted by landscape designer Debbie Sheffer-Truesdale, you will learn design principles and how to apply them. You'll discuss hardscapes and maintenance, see before and after pictures and get new ideas on how to incorporate environmentally friendly elements into your landscape that will save you money. There will even be time set aside to discuss your own personal landscape challenges. Call Kathi Gibbons at 533-1365 to register. Seating is limited.
