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 31st | 10am-4pm Rescheduled to Saturday, January 31, 2026 Welcome to Birding Day at Burritt on the Mountain Quinn Wildlife Sanctuary – Opening Soon in Huntsville 10:15 am Folkschool Classroom Come meet Alexis Quinn and learn about raptors and their unique adaptations. She will also discuss the plans for their sanctuary. The presentation will be at 10:15 am, but Alexis will be on-site till 3 pm with information about the sanctuary.
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.
Get ready to travel back in time! 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.
Shhhh! Secrets of the Forest: A Nature Mystery Camp June 1-5, 2026 Join us for a week of outdoor discovery and imaginative exploration. Set on Burritt’s beautiful grounds, this camp invites children to slow down, look closely, and connect with the natural world through a story-based mystery woven throughout the week. As campers explore Burritt’s trails, farm areas, and outdoor spaces, they will follow a nature-themed storyline that encourages them to observe animal tracks, habitats, and behaviors.
