Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, United States
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.
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, United States
2025 marks the 32nd Season of the City Lights & Stars Concert Series at Burritt on the Mountain KUSH | May 9th Gates Open at 6:00 pm. Concert begins at 7:30 pm. KUSH is a Caribbean-centered band from Huntsville, Alabama led by Arnold Corbin, also known as Bert. The name KUSH comes from an ancient African empire. Many artists have influenced KUSH. Reggae ambassador Bob Marley’s influence is quite evident in the “Roots,” while artists such as Sean Paul and Beenie Man have influenced the band's more hard-hitting “Dance Hall” styles.
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
Our "Historic Hands" series are workshops that feature traditional projects that are taught at various locations throughout our historic park! Join us on the spring equinox to make a wreath from foraged local materials.