Spring Events
Mansion Exhibit – History Lives On: Preserving Alabama’s Rosenwald Schools
MANSION EXHIBIT History Lives On: Preserving Alabama’s Rosenwald Schools Burritt Museum is proud to announce that History Lives On: Preserving Alabama’s Rosenwald Schools will be the Spring 2025 exhibit in the Burritt Mansion. The exhibit is on loan from Auburn University’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction who partnered with the Alabama Department of Archives to study the partnership between Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington and the importance of what these men accomplished. The exhibit also focuses on the local communities and their roles in raising funds to support these educational projects.
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$103.00
Titanic Maiden Voyage First Class Dinner
Titanic Maiden Voyage First Class Dinner Thursday, April 10th | 6pm | $103 per person Set sail on the Titanic’s maiden voyage, the most luxurious ship afloat! Experience the grandeur of the Titanic’s maiden voyage with our exclusive Titanic Dinner event. Step back in time to 1912 and indulge in an opulent multi-course meal, meticulously recreated to mirror the exquisite cuisine once savored by the ship’s first-class passengers. Event Highlights: Authentic Culinary Experience: Delight in a menu that faithfully replicates the Titanic’s original first-class dinner, accompanied by select white and red wines thoughtfully paired to enhance each course.
$65.00
Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
Come and join us for fun Glass Fusing project! You will be making a 6×6 project to display or hang in your home.
Easter Jubilee 2025
Easter Jubilee Saturday, April 19th | 11:00am – 3:00pm Egg-citing adventures await at Burritt on the Mountain’s annual Easter Jubilee! Grab your Easter basket and join us on Saturday, April 19th, from 11am to 3pm. Collect eggs and treats from our frontier friends, pan for gems at our sluice, meet our barnyard animals and make some Easter crafts to take home. If you don’t want the fun to stop, tour Dr.
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$120.00
Weekday Series: “Raindrops of Glass”
This intermediate class requires glass cutting experience. We will be using a variety of metal products to build this spring beauty: lead came, copper foil, tinned wire and brass.
$135.00
Weekday Series: “Plant Hangers”
This weekday class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn tapering, spreading, scrolling, bending, and riveting as they make hanger hooks perfect for hanging plants and more!
2025 Champagne Soirée
Burritt on the Mountain invites you to join us for cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres in celebration and support of the 32nd Season of City Lights and Stars! at Burritt on the Mountain Baron Bluff Thursday, April 24th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of a Jazz trio throughout the evening. Your support is pivotal to our educational programs, including camps, field trips, family festivals, and outreach. Your support assures the finances necessary for Burritt on the Mountain to build community through educational, artistic, and recreational experiences.
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$58.00
Fiber Arts: “Fancy Pants Embroidery”
Come and join me as we create whimsical flower embroidery! You will learn the basics as well as the wagon wheel stitch, french knots, and long and short stitch.
$120.00
Glass: “Raindrops of Glass”
This intermediate class requires glass cutting experience. We will be using a variety of metal products to build this spring beauty: lead came, copper foil, tinned wire and brass.
$135.00
Blacksmithing: “Plant Hangers”
This class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn tapering, spreading, scrolling, bending, and riveting as they make hanger hooks perfect for hanging plants and more!
$110.00
Ceramics: “Introduction to Wheel Throwing”
This beginner wheel throwing workshop will cover the basics of shaping clay using an electric pottery wheel. Your instructor will guide you through the essential steps of creating a wheel thrown vessel.
$50.00
Folk Traditions: “Folk Dancing”
Experience the music, rhythms and dances of various countries such as Scotland, Norway, Romania, and many more! No prior experience needed.
$50.00
Historic Hands: “Foraged Spring Wreath”
Our “Historic Hands” series are workshops that feature traditional projects that are taught at various locations throughout our historic park! Join us on the spring equinox to make a wreath from foraged local materials.
$80.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Butterfly”
Join us in this evening class to make your own lovely butterfly. Beginners welcome!
$65.00
Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
Come and join us for fun Glass Fusing project! You will be making a 6×6 project to display or hang in your home. We’ll walk you through each step, giving you tricks and tips on how to use our glass fusing materials and tools along the way.
$135.00
Weekday Series: “Grilling Tools”
This class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools and techniques, students will forge a spatula, and a steak turner.
$125.00
Weekday Series: “Folk Art Stained Glass Windchime”
The very gentle sound of the chimes will delight you for years to come. Beginners are welcome. There is fine detail work involved.
$165.00
Textile Arts: “Raw Fleece to Finished Object”
Students will learn how to wash, card & comb, and spin wool yarn from local raw sheep fleece. Finished yarn can be woven on a small loom to produce a finished object.
$135.00
Blacksmithing: “Grilling Tools”
This class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools and techniques, students will forge a spatula, and a steak turner.
$125.00
Glass: “Folk Art Stained Glass Windchime”
The very gentle sound of the chimes will delight you for years to come. Beginners are welcome. There is fine detail work involved.
$90.00
Ceramics: “Face Mug”
In this class you’ll be provided with a basic wheel-thrown mug to decorate using hand-building techniques to create a face that is uniquely yours!
Free – $75.00
Fiber Arts: “Old Time Quilt Blocks”
Join us as we make some of the most popular tried-and-true quilt blocks while learning about their histories. Attendees will have several options for finished projects including a finished mini quilt, table runner top, or the start of a quilt top.