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Welcome to Burritt on the Mountain!
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Burritt on the Mountain 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! Please consider joining us in enhancing lives and building community through educational, artistic, and recreational experiences while preserving our heritage, land, and historic structures. Your involvement and participation is essential to our realization of our mission! Otherwise, Register for full access to restricted content.   surprise Surprise!
In 1955, Dr. Burritt willed his mansion and surrounding 167 acres of land on 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.

handicap_icon_sm_customcfc_logoWe're located at 3101 Burritt Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801 (click the address for directions to Burritt from your location). Please call the Museum Office at (256) 536-2882 to have your questions answered, or  contact one of our Senior Staff Members directly. Call us or view our Facility Hours and/or Admissions online information

 
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Summer Camps - Rabbit Hole Theater Camp
From June 24 Until June 28
Children's Education The Grounds at Burritt on the Mountain Summer Camps - Rabbit Hole Theater Camp The Grounds at Burritt on the Mountain
Burritt Buddies
On June 26 11:00 AM
Children's Education The Historic Park at Burritt on the Mountain Burritt Buddies The Historic Park at Burritt on the Mountain
Huntsville Traditional Music Association
On June 27 7:00 PM
Public Events Old Country Church Huntsville Traditional Music Association Old Country Church
City Lights & Stars: Justin Johnson and Micro...
On July 5 7:30 PM
Public Events The Gazebo at Burritt on the Mountain City Lights & Stars: Justin Johnson and Micro... The Gazebo at Burritt on the Mountain
NEEMA International Performing Arts performs ...
On July 7 3:00 PM
Public Events The Trillium Room NEEMA International Performing Arts performs ... The Trillium Room
Holiday Magic Reservations open to Members!
On July 8
Public Events Burritt Mansion & Park Holiday Magic Reservations open to Members! Burritt Mansion & Park
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Featured News, Events, and Information:

City Lights and Stars presents Microwave Dave & the Nukes featuring Justin Johnson

Microwave_DaveThrough the City Lights and Stars Concert series, Burritt on the Mountain continues to bring world class musicians to the Huntsville community at affordable prices. Burritt is pleased to bring Justin Johnson and Microwave Dave and the Nukes to City Lights. This concert is sponsored by the Athens State University Livingston Concert and Lecture Series and the series is sponsored by Redstone Federal Credit Union.

On July 5th, one day away from the fourth of July, Burritt will celebrate a uniquely American instrument, the cigar box guitar. Multi-instrumentalist and award winning blues slide guitar player, Justin Johnson, has become widely known for his captivating solo performances and styles spanning the spectrum from blues, rock, funk, surf, and gypsy jazz to traditional jazz and world music. He will be headlining a cigar box festival in England this fall. Dave Gallaher is known for his stunning cigar box solos and his band the Nukes is an Alabama institution. They have performed on NPR and have released several critically acclaimed CD's and tour regularly from Florida to the East Coast. Microwave Dave and Justin are excited about getting to perform together at this show. This will be a great way to kick off your holiday weekend!

Admission is charged and food, soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase. For more information or tickets
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