We the People: Historic Park Installation

Get ready to travel back in time!

Opens March 14th through September 7th!

In honor of America’s 250th birthday, Burritt on the Mountain is turning history into hands-on fun for the whole family.

Step into the Past

Wander through real 19th-century houses that families lived in long ago! Each one has amazing stories waiting for you to discover.

Play, Create, and Explore

Kids, ages 4–12, can jump into exciting activities:

• Old-fashioned games that let you play like children in the 1800s

• Heritage crafts and skills that let you see what it was like to make things for your family and home before modern conveniences

• Panning for gemstones and fool’s gold at the sluice like the prospectors did during the Alabama gold rush of 1829

• Searching for the answers to the We the People scavenger hunt

Learn on Your Way

At each stop, find a few fun facts about the families that lived in the houses located in our historic park or scan easy QR codes for more in-depth knowledge about the past. (Adults will enjoy this too!)

It’s a day packed with discovery — celebrating the people, places, and moments that shaped our nation. Don’t miss this chance to make history come alive!

Event Date & Time:

Opens March 14, 2026 runs through September 7th, 2026