MANSION EXHIBIT History Lives On: Preserving Alabama’s Rosenwald Schools Burritt Museum is proud to announce that History Lives On: Preserving Alabama’s Rosenwald Schools will be the Spring 2025 exhibit in the Burritt Mansion. The exhibit is on loan from Auburn University’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction who partnered with the Alabama Department of Archives to study the partnership between Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington and the importance of what these men accomplished. The exhibit also focuses on the local communities and their roles in raising funds to support these educational projects.
This advanced class will focus on the steps needed to make your own blacksmith tongs. Each student should complete a basic set of flat jaw tongs, and have the working knowledge to make other tong styles.
Come and join us for fun Glass Fusing project! You will be making a 6x6 project to display or hang in your home. We’ll walk you through each step, giving you tricks and tips on how to use our glass fusing materials and tools along the way.
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.
This weekday class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn tapering, spreading, scrolling, bending, and riveting as they make a Three Hook Wall Coat Rack.
Wire wrapping in jewelry can be found in a wide variety of techniques. In this class, you will gain an introduction to my technique that is perfect for any skill level.
Come and join us for fun Glass Fusing project! You will be making a 6x6 project to display or hang in your home. We’ll walk you through each step, giving you tricks and tips on how to use our glass fusing materials and tools along the way.
This class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn tapering, spreading, scrolling, bending, and riveting as they make a Three Hook Wall Coat Rack.
