Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL
Quilts from our Collections April 2023 - January 2024 Quilts are not just a way to keep warm and to decorate a room, quilts often tell stories, and often it becomes a good mystery. Who made them, the fabric that was used, and who it might have been made for are all part of the story. Whatever the story, quilts are an amazing piece of art; they are beautiful and a testament to the handwork and skill of the quilter.
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL
Join us for a taste of springtime on the farm Saturday April 29 10am-4pm. Visit our barnyard animals, experience historic skills, and learn about life on the farm during the 1800s. Visitors will be fascinated by the sheep-shearing and blacksmithing demonstrations. Come observe wool being spun into yarn, milk our faux cow, Boxy, and play with old-fashioned toys. You will leave with a new appreciation for modern conveniences after trying historic tasks such as rug beating, butter churning, and mattress stuffing! Listen to musicians throughout the park play traditional instruments and music enjoyed during our Alabama beginnings.
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL
The Wondrous Life of Dr. Burritt! Saturday, June 10th | 10am - 4pm Join us as we celebrate Dr. Burritt, our museum’s fascinating benefactor. Enjoy exciting games, learn about the music he loved to listen to, and discover the man behind Huntsville’s first museum! You will tour the mansion, see his one-of-a-kind Desoto, and kids can design a vehicle of their own. Everyone will meet our barnyard goats while learning why Dr. Burritt raised goats on the mountain. Enjoy a sweet treat if you can find “Will” in our debut of our new “Where’s Will” game.
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL
Burritt Member-Only Benefit hosted in the Burritt Mansion Preserving History and Culture through Textile Art Monday, July 10th | 10am - 11am You are invited to a special member-only event at Burritt on the Mountain. Local artist Tiavalya Befecadu will delve into the various ways in which textile artists contribute to the safeguarding and celebration of our heritage. Learn the significant role of textile art in preserving history and culture. Discover the techniques they employ and the profound impact their creations have on society. Together, we will unravel the intricate threads that connect art, history, and culture.
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL
Reptile Day with NALZS 10am-4pm Burritt on the Mountain is excited to partner with The North Alabama Zoological Society (NALZS) and the Stucki Family for our Reptile Day this year. NALZS will bring their reptile ambassadors Twickenham, the sulcata tortoise and Moose, the yellow-bellied turtle to teach the differences between turtles and tortoises. And NALZS’s resident herpetologist, Chase Bowman, will teach about our slithery snake reptile friends. The Stucki family is coming to share their beloved reptiles with our visitors. Come meet a bearded dragon and two African Pancake Tortoises.