Visit the Historic Park to watch this fascinating process and learn how early settlers created this essential household item.
EXPLORE NATURE Birding at Burritt January 24 | 10am-4pm Join us at Burritt on the Mountain for “Birding at Burritt” Day. This family-friendly, fun-filled day includes a falconry presentation, an Audubon Society-led guided hike, a visit to the Barnyard, and creating a bird-themed craft. You can also enjoy “Beauties of the Sky,” an hour-long presentation by Tommy Howell showcasing his collection of unusual birds. 10:15-11:00 Falconry with Carol Speegle and her feathered friends. Learn about the art of falconry and meet Volt, a Red-tailed Hawk, Biscuit, an Aplomado Falcon, and Faith, a Peregrine Falcon.
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 7th, 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.
