Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, United States
A day of Open Hearth Cooking, Blacksmithing and Fires Burning throughout the Historic Park! You won’t want to miss Burritt’s Fire on the Mountain on Saturday, March 1st, from 10:00 – 3:00. Our historic cooks will transport you back to the 1800s as you see, hear, and smell their work as they prepare historic recipes over our open fires and cast-iron cook stove. In addition, our blacksmiths will be firing up the forges throughout the historic park to demonstrate this fascinating skill.
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, United States
Spring Farm Day Saturday April 5th | 10am-4pm Join us for a taste of springtime on the farm on. 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, play with old-fashioned toys, and milk our faux cow, Boxy.
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, United States
“Women’s Work” Saturday, May 10th | 10am - 4pm Immerse yourself in the world of 19th century women! Experience hands-on activities. Try your hand at the drop spindle, wool carding and laundry at the washboard. Active, ongoing demonstrations will include weaving, spinning, open-hearth cooking and the washing and mending of clothes, among other tasks, done as they would have been in 1800s North Alabama.
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, United States
“Digging Deeper: An Archaeology Adventure” Saturday, June 14th | 10am - 4pm Unearth ancient adventures and family fun! Kids will become budding archaeologists as they experience a mock excavation, create their own pottery, learn navigation skills, and test their aim with an atlatl, an ancient spear-throwing tool. Explore archaeology together in a beautiful mountaintop setting, sparking curiosity, and creating lasting memories. Schedule of Activities Throw with an Atlatl 10:30, 1:30, 3:30 Create a pinch pot 11:30 and 2:30 Orienteering activity 12:30 These events are included in general admission and are free for Burritt members.
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, United States
Reptile Day Saturday, July 12 10 am-4 pm Burritt on the Mountain is excited to partner with The North Alabama Zoological Society and Beth Girard, a naturalist with Tim’s Ford Nature Center, for Reptile Day. NALZS will showcase their reptile ambassadors, and Beth Girard will bring her menagerie of reptiles, including a legless lizard and a blue-tongue skink. Burritt will also introduce you to our education snake ambassadors! Not only will you get the chance to learn about these incredible creatures, but we will also have engaging craft activities for kids to create.
