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Bring history and science to life, right here in Huntsville!

Homeschool Happenings

Burritt on the Mountain is excited to offer another great year of homeschool classes. Whether your student loves experiencing history, expressing themselves in art, or discovering more about the science around us, you can find an enriching opportunity here at our mountaintop campus. Each lesson includes an oral presentation and a hands-on learning experience. Our homeschool classes are open to children from kindergarten to 8th grade. This fall, we are offering Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning classes geared for elementary students (K-4th) and Wednesday and Thursday afternoon classes designed for upper elementary and middle school students (4th-8th). Morning classes run 9:30-11:00, and afternoon classes run 12:00-1:30. I can be flexible with you based on your student and your schedule, so choose the class that best suits your family’s needs. If you’re not sure which class is a better fit for your student(s), please feel free to give me a call. There is an option on the website to be placed on a waiting list if a class is full.

The cost for each class is $20, or $15 for members. Due to limited space, parents who choose to attend with their child must also register and pay. No younger siblings may attend with parents; we have found this can cause both space issues and distractions. Please note that during our winter hours (November-March), the gift shop is not open until 10:00, and our morning class will begin before the grounds and welcome center are open to the public.

For more information, please contact:

Betsy Morgan, Homeschool Coordinator
256-705-3064
Betsy.Morgan@huntsvilleal.gov

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Homeschool Happenings Fall 2026 Classes and Schedule

(registration opens July 1, 2026)

Register for Homeschool Classes HERE

September 15 (AM only), 16, 17 | Seed to Stitch

Get ready to get your hands dirty as we follow the fun, fascinating journey of natural fibers and herbs straight from the soil to the homestead! Students will dive into historical farming and heritage crafts, discovering science and history firsthand as they plant, harvest, and create with raw materials.

October 20 (AM only), 21, 22 | Drums and Drills

Step into history and discover what it was really like to live during the Civil War through activities, authentic drills, and fascinating stories! From mastering camp routines to exploring specialized equipment, students will experience the daily life and rhythm of the past in a fun, immersive way.

November 17 (AM only), 18, 19 | Wayfinders

Ditch the GPS and become an ultimate wilderness navigator as you learn the secrets of reading topographical maps and cracking the code of the compass! You’ll put your new skills to the test with fun, hands-on challenges to master the art of trailblazing and always find your way.

December 15 (AM only), 16, 17 | Holiday Ornaments

Get ready to channel your inner 19th-century artisan and craft your way into the holidays using authentic old-fashioned materials and methods! You’ll bring history to life with fun, hands-on projects, taking home unique, handmade ornaments and timeless heritage skills.

Register for Home School Classes HERE

Middle School US History 2 Course

(Registration opens July 1, 2026)

Middle School US History 2 Course

We are pleased to announce that Burritt on the Mountain will be offering U.S. History 2 for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Completion of U.S. History 1 at Burritt is not a prerequisite for taking this class.

We will utilize the BookShark U.S. History curriculum, books 7-11. This program is comprehensive in its breadth, inclusive of diverse perspectives, and engaging in its narrative of our nation’s history. While the curriculum is designed for students ages 13–15, its rigorous nature is well-suited to any dedicated middle-grade student prepared for a high-level academic challenge.

This course will consist of:

Independent Study: Students will complete assigned readings (available in print or audio formats) and provide written responses to discussion questions before class.

In-Class Discussion: We will review these core concepts together and preview upcoming historical themes.

Hands-On History: A unique component of this course involves time spent in Burritt’s Historic Park. Students will engage in practical “skill studies,” including open-hearth cooking, historic agriculture, and fiber artistry.

Please find the course specifics outlined below. Note that the enrollment cost includes a necessary supply fee; however, families are responsible for purchasing the curriculum independently.

If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to reach out. I look forward to welcoming your students to the mountain this fall.

Best regards,

Betsy Morgan

Homeschool Coordinator, Burritt on the Mountain

betsy.morgan@huntsvilleal.gov

256-705-3064

US History 2 Class

Who: Homeschooled students in 6th-8th grades

What: Two-semester (32-week) US History 2 course; Reconstruction-Present Day

Where: Dorothy Davidson Rosenwald Schoolhouse

When: Tuesdays 1:00-3:30 pm; August 18, 2026-April 27, 2027

Cost: $600/student for member families; $675/student for nonmember families

Class size: 6 min -12 max students

Course Description

Students will move chronologically to discover life in America – Reconstruction, the Gilded Age, the World Wars and the Great Depression, the Cold War Era, and the contemporary United States. This curriculum will use a combination of Bookshark’s US History II discussion questions and supplementary slides and videos. Students can expect to spend a little over an hour per class period in the classroom reviewing and previewing their at-home work, and the rest of the class in our Historic Park getting hands-on practice with various historic trades and skills.

Course Objectives

Students will have a robust understanding of our country’s history from Reconstruction to the Present Day, growing more confident in their ability to extract important information from secondary sources and retell key points of the narrative. Students will further develop their understanding of history as a larger story of inseparable, interrelated, culturally rooted events rather than a series of isolated incidents. Additionally, students will examine the significance of who decides which stories are told, as well as how they are relayed.

Required Student Resources: A History of US by Joy Hakim (books 7-11). This is part of an 11-book set; books 1-6 were used in US History 1. Individual books can be purchased on Amazon or from secondhand sellers.

Register for Home School Classes HERE

Home School FAQs

Will I drop off my child or stay with them?
Most parents drop their students off for the hour and a half class. A small number of parents do choose to stay with their students. However, due to limited space parents who choose to attend with their child must register and pay also. Sorry, no younger siblings may attend with parents; we have found this can cause both space issues and distractions.

Is there a place I can wait during the class?
Burritt on the Mountain has a large green with a restroom and some picnic tables that you are welcome to use if you choose to stay onsite. We also have our trails which circle the mountain and take just over an hour to hike. You can also pay admission or purchase a Burritt membership, and have full access to our facilities, including our playground, historic park with barnyard and animals, and the Burritt Mansion and exhibits.

What if I am late picking up my child from class?
Plan to pick up your child when the class ends. If you are more than ten minutes late picking up your child you will incur a $10 fee. For every additional five minutes that you are late, there will be an additional $5 fee. If you incur a charge due to picking your child up late, the fee must be paid before your child is accepted for the next class. We accept cash, check, and credit cards. After the second infraction, your child will be unenrolled from our homeschool program, and no refunds will be given.

If you have an unexpected delay (traffic, etc.), please call 256-536-2882 and let us know.

I have both elementary and middle school students. Will they need two different classes?
We are happy to allow siblings to attend together. The class material is the same, just presented at slightly different levels, which can be tailored based on the ages we have enrolled. If you have multiple students, choose whichever class suits your schedule best. If you have any concerns, we would be happy to advise you about which session would be ideal.

Should we sign up for all the classes in that week?
Each month’s lesson is a single class session, offered at several different times. Unless you would like additional reinforcement of the lesson, please choose one class.

My students have some home-schooled friends who would like to attend. Can I sign them up? Only a parent or guardian may register a student for classes. If you are attending with another family, please make sure they are listed as one of your emergency contacts. We can only release children to and share registration information with the contacts listed on your registration form.

What if I need to cancel or change my enrollment?
Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to change or cancel a class reservation. We will do our best to fit you in to another class when space is available. We will issue a refund if the student withdraws at least two weeks before the class.

I have a large study group/co-op that would like to come for this month’s topic.
If you have a group of 12 or more who would like to attend, we would be happy to look into setting up an individual class for you. Please contact Betsy Morgan at 256-705-3064 or betsy.morgan@huntsvilleal.gov to discuss the details of the trip.