Burritt On The Mountain

Women's Work , Women's Wear - Life of Women in the 1800s
2024-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
“Women’s Work, Women’s Wear of the 1800’s”
Saturday, May 11th | 10am – 4pm

This exhibit runs all day with presentations at 11:15, 1:15, and 3:15.
Come journey into the lives of Tennessee Valley women from the 1800s at Burritt on the Mountain! Step into the authentic log homes and delve into the real stories of these remarkable women. Experience their daily life and their many roles. We will learn the art of making clothes from spinning, dyeing, weaving, and sewing. This exhibit will run all day at the Chandler Log Home with demonstrations at 10:30, 12:30, and 2:30. You will engage in hands-on activities such as dyeing cloth and sewing.
Transition into the world of Women’s Fashion and the life of a seamstress located in the Rosenwald School House. Gain insights into the artistry and skill required for creating clothing from scratch. Explore period fashion, from practical everyday attire to elaborate garments. Then dress your very own vintage paper dolls.
The League of Women Voters of Alabama will also present Alabama Women’s Journey to the Right to Vote exhibit throughout the day in the Rosenwald Schoolhouse. Witness the courageous movement of the suffragist women as they fought for the opportunity to vote.
Try your hand at women’s gardening and barnyard jobs like milking our faux cow, Boxy. Learn what it was like to run the household without modern-day conveniences. At the end of a busy day, see what the ladies liked to do for fun as we discover some of the various displays of folk arts and crafts in our Blast in the Past parkwide exhibit.
Burritt on the Mountain invites you to immerse yourself in history and discover the enduring legacy of these remarkable individuals. Crafts and activities are included in general admission or free for Burritt members.

Let Freedom Ring for All
2024-06-22 10:00 - 16:00
Let Freedom Ring for All
Saturday, June 22nd | 10am – 4pm
Join us as we celebrate the spirit of freedom and the remarkable journey of the United States of America towards Independence. At 10:15 we will have a formal raising of the flag ceremony. At the close of the day, 3:45pm, we will formally retreat the flag.
Local Boys and Girls Scouts, ROTC cadets, and Veterans groups will come together to share their personal stories and experiences of patriotism and public service. Hear firsthand accounts of dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to our country’s ideals. Witness live demonstrations from Huntsville’s military reenactment group as they portray the lives of soldiers, representing the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who have served our country.
Discover the symbolism that unites us as Americans, from the iconic stars and stripes of our flag to the enduring symbol of liberty -the Statue of Liberty. Create your own American symbols crafts and share in the joy of music that inspires patriotism. This will be a great day to bring all of our summertime national holidays together and to Let Freedom Ring for All. This program included in general admission and free to members.

Reptile Day with NALZS & AWF
2024-07-27 10:00 - 16:00
Reptile Day
with North Alabama Zoological Society & Alabama Wildlife Federation
10am-4pm

Burritt on the Mountain is excited to partner with hte North Alabama Zoological Society (NALZS), Avy Elmore with the Alabama Wildlife Federation, and Beth Girard, a retired natural resource educator and Tennessee Naturalist program volunteer, to present Reptile Day. NALZS will bring their reptile ambassadors Noodle, a DeKay’s brown snake, Twickenham, the Sulcata tortoise, and Moose, the Cumberland slider turtle, which they will use to teach the differences between turtles and tortoises. NALZS representatives will also introduce you to a new surprise reptile. Avy Elmore will bring a young and a mature Eastern Box Turtle to discuss the differences as they grow and to explain what our state is doing to protect reptiles and keep them off the endangered species list. Beth Girard will bring her menagerie of reptiles including a legless lizard, a blue-tongue skink, a terrestrial non-tortoise turtle, and an aquatic turtle.

Seating for all presentations is limited and will be on a first come first served basis.
Regular Burritt admission rates apply or FREE to Burritt members.

Schedule of events for the day:
Reptile craft in Historic Park 9am-4pm
NALZS Reptile Ambassadors will be onsite from 10:00am-12:00pm
NALZS Turtle and Snake show 10:30am & 11:30am in the Old Country Church
Avy Elmore with the Alabama Wildlife Federation and Eastern Box Turtles from 12:00-1:30pm in the Bendickson Family Pavilion
Beth Girard and her reptile friends 1:30-3:30pm in the Old Country Church
Meet Sal and Quazi, Burritt’s education snake ambassador 9:45-10:30am and 3:15-4pm in the Bendickson Family Pavilion
Visit Burritt Mansion, or go on our Blast in the Past scavenger hunt in the Historic Park & Barnyard 9am-5pm

Rosket City Shaved Ice will be onsite from 11:00-4:00

Music on the Mountain 2024
2024-09-15 12:30 - 16:30
Celebrate Huntsville Music Month!
Music on the Mountain
Sunday, September 15th
12:30pm – 4:30pm
Enjoy some old-time favorites as you wander through our Historic Park and listen to musicians share their love of making music the old-fashioned way. Visit for an hour or two or bring a picnic lunch and spend the day on the mountain. Admission includes a trip to the Burritt Mansion and/or hiking our trails. Please check the website for a schedule of events.
Mike Ball and Friends
Two Hammers & a Pick (1pm – 4:30)
Sandy River Ramblers (12:30 – 3:00)
Randy Crouse
Wolves a Howlin’
Lawana Beard
Jerry LeCroy

Makers on the Mountain - Gourd Carving
2024-10-12 10:00 - 14:00
A series of demonstrations of historic skills and crafts in our Historic Park.
Fall 2024 Saturday Series

October 12, 10am-2pm – Gourd Carving
Just in time for Halloween, we will demonstrate traditional carving with gourds, turnips, pumpkins & watermelons.
Enjoy 19th century era ghost storytelling along with other period seasonal things.

Upcoming Events
October 26 – Braided Rug Making
We will hopefully be completing 2 unfinished braided rugs and begin the process of preparing scrap material for future rugs.

November 9, 10am-2pm – Candle Making and Dipping
Burritt staff members will demonstrate candle dipping. We will also have some molds available. If time allows, we will do some candle pours as well.

Fall on the Farm
2024-10-19 10:00 - 16:00
Fall on the Farm
Saturday, October 19th | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Join us for an inside look at a fall day on the farm! Say hello to our barnyard buddies, spend time in the kitchen with our seasoned open hearth cooks, and learn about food preservation through canning, drying, and fermenting the abundant harvest. All crafts and activities are included in the price of admission.

Makers on the Mountain - Braided Rug Making
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00
A series of demonstrations of historic skills and crafts in our Historic Park.
Fall 2024 Saturday Series

October 26 – Braided Rug Making
We will hopefully be completing 2 unfinished braided rugs and begin the process of preparing scrap material for future rugs.

Upcoming Events
November 9, 10am-2pm – Candle Making and Dipping
Burritt staff members will demonstrate candle dipping. We will also have some molds available. If time allows, we will do some candle pours as well.

2024 Round Top Folk Festival
2024-11-02 - 2024-11-03
Where Traditional Art and Music Come Alive
Featuring Burritt Folk School Instructors and other Local Artists
Burritt on the Mountain and The Burritt Folk School are proud to announce the 4th Annual Round Top Folk Festival
Saturday, November 2nd | 10am – 4pm
Sunday, November 3rd | 12pm – 4pm

– Saturday & Sunday Festival Day Passes will be sold onsite at Burritt on the Mountain with no advanced purchase necessary. –
Burritt Members Day Pass $5 for Children & Adults | General Public Day Pass: Adults $15, Children $10
No Senior, Military or special discounts for festival events.

Traditional Crafts & Skills Demonstrations | Artist & Craft Vendors
Local musicians will perform at the Bendickson Family Pavilion and in the Historic Park throughout the day.
Snacks for Purchase | Hot Toddies | Hot Chocolate | Cash Bar
Food Truck TBD
Artisan List & Music Schedule to come!
Round Top Folk Festival Information

Makers on the Mountain - Candle Making and Dipping
2024-11-09 10:00 - 14:00
A series of demonstrations of historic skills and crafts in our Historic Park.
Fall 2024 Saturday Series

November 9, 10am-2pm – Candle Making and Dipping
Burritt staff members will demonstrate candle dipping. We will also have some molds available. If time allows, we will do some candle pours as well.

Rosenwald Schools, Black Workers, and the Making of America
2025-02-08 10:00 - 16:00
Rosenwald Schools, Black Workers,
and the Making of America
February 8th | 10am-4pm
Discover hidden stories of strength and innovation,
and grasp the enduring impact of Black education and
labor on our nation. On February 8th, celebrate the
vital contributions of African Americans at “Rosenwald
Schools, Black Workers, and the Making of America,”
where we delve into the fascinating achievements of
Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald and the
impact Rosenwald Schools had on African Americans’
education and vocational training during the era of
“Separate but Equal.”
Learn about some of the trades that contributed to
the building of America while viewing demonstrations
such as blacksmithing, basket weaving, dress making
and woodworking. Try your hand at tin punching and
learning to write with a nib pen and ink like students in the early 1900’s. Explore the exhibit, “History Lives On: Preserving Alabama’s Rosenwald Schools,” at the Mansion to learn more about Rosenwald Schools, their impact and their preservation.
This event is included in admission price, free to
Burritt members.

Fire on the Mountain 2025
2025-03-01 10:00 - 15:00
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. Please join us for this memorable day in the historic park!

Spring Farm Day 2025
2025-04-05 10:00 - 16:00
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. 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 as they share music enjoyed during our Alabama beginnings. Families can also try Backpack Explorers which features activities for children ages 4-12 and allows families to explore Burritt’s nature trails, our Historic Park with barnyard animals, and Dr. Burritt’s marvelous mansion.
Sheep Shearing 11:30 & 1:30
Regular Burritt admissions rates apply, and this event is free to Burritt Members.

Women's Work
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00
“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.

“Digging Deeper: An Archaeology Adventure”
2025-06-14 10:00 - 16:00
“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. Children must be accompanied by an adult to participate.

Reptile Day 2025
2025-07-12 10:00 - 16:00
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. Whether you’re a reptile enthusiast or just curious, there’s something for everyone! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and unleash your creativity.

All Learn – Explore events are included in general admission and are free to Burritt members. Admission also includes an opportunity to be a Burritt Backpack Explorer. Ask at the Welcome Center for more details. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Music on the Mountain 2025
2025-09-14 12:30 - 16:30
Celebrate Huntsville Music Month!
Music on the Mountain
Sunday, September 14th
12:30pm – 4:30pm
Enjoy some old-time favorites as you wander through our Historic Park and listen to musicians share their love of making music the old-fashioned way. Visit for an hour or two or bring a picnic lunch and spend the day on the mountain. Admission includes a trip to the Burritt Mansion and/or hiking our trails. Please see our website for program details.

Fall on the Farm 2025
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00
Fall on the Farm
Saturday October 18th | 10am-4pm
See Burritt’s Historic Park come alive as we celebrate the abundant harvest and prepare for the winter days ahead! You’ll find our interpretive team demonstrating skills your great-grandparents would know well, from fiber artistry to agriculture to open hearth cooking. With old fashioned games for children to play and our barnyard buddies ready to say hello, it’s a day the whole family can enjoy!

2025 Round Top Folk Festival
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00
Where Traditional Art and Music Come Alive
Featuring Burritt Folk School Instructors and other Local Artists

Burritt on the Mountain and The Burritt Folk School are proud to announce the 5th Annual Round Top Folk Festival
Saturday, November 8th | 10am – 4pm

– Festival included with general admission, no advanced purchase necessary. –
No Senior, Military or special discounts for festival events.

Traditional Crafts & Skills Demonstrations | Artist & Craft Vendors
Local musicians will perform at the Bendickson Family Pavilion and in the Historic Park throughout the day.
Snacks for Purchase | Hot Toddies | Hot Chocolate | Cash Bar
Food Truck TBD

Round Top Brunch
Saturday, November 8 | 10am – 11:30am | Baron Bluff
Adults $25 | Children $12 | Children under 3 Free
Round Top Brunch tickets include general admission to the museum.
Ticket Sales end November 5th at Noon.
Elevate your morning with a gourmet mountain-top brunch featuring a blend of traditional brunch favorites, made with the freshest ingredients. Enjoy breakfast while taking in the city’s best views of Huntsville. Family style dining indoors. Weather permitting, outdoor dining available.
Casual dress is encouraged, allowing you to enjoy the Round Top Festival following the brunch.

Round Top Brunch Buffet Menu
Fresh Fruit Seasonal Salad | French Toast | Golden Home Fries | Egg & Cheese Casserole |
Crisp Bacon | Breakfast Chicken Sausage Links | Artisanal Cheese & Cured Meat | Breakfast Pastries
Coffee, Milk, Juice | Champagne & Mimosa’s $5 Special
Round Top Brunch Tickets

Makers on the Mountain: Soap Making
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00
Visit the Historic Park to watch this fascinating process and learn how early settlers created this essential household item. Don’t miss this hands-on glimpse into history!
Included with general admission.

Birding at Burritt 2025
2026-01-24 10:00 - 16:00
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.
11:00-1:00 Birdwatching Trail Hike with Randy Crouse of the Audubon Society
This moderate hike is for all ages. Must be able to maneuver stairs and no strollers.
Birding 101: This beginner birding hike includes techniques for using binoculars and quick tips for spotting and identifying birds. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, but we will have some binoculars to share.
11:15, Noon, 1:00, and 3:00 Caring for Chickens
Visit the Burritt Barnyard to view a chicken habitat and meet and feed the chickens. Learn what it takes to create your own flock of egg layers. The eggs laid at Burritt are sold in Josie’s gift shop.
1:30-2:30 “Beauties of the Sky” Program with Tommy Howell
Come enjoy Tommy’s “Beauties of the Sky” program. This fun and educational presentation will fascinate the entire family. The outstanding collection of unusual birds is sure to impress! Seating is limited, and on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors open at 1:15. No one will be seated after the show begins.
This event is included in general admission and is free for Burritt members. Children must be accompanied by an adult to participate.
