Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, United States
Discover the ancient art of transforming plants into rope. For thousands of years, people around the world relied on natural fibers—like iris leaves, daffodil stems, and even kudzu—to create strong, durable cordage for daily life. Join us as we explore this traditional skill using plants gathered right here on the mountain. Guests are welcome to roll up their sleeves and try their hand at twisting their own cordage alongside our demonstrators. Happening from 10:00-11:30am and from 1:00-2:30pm. This activity is free for Burritt members or included with general admission.
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, United States
Come and spend some time with us learning how to play the bodhran (Irish traditional frame drum). This class will teach you how to hold the drum, how to hold the tipper (drum stick), and how to play some simple rhythmic patterns. No experience necessary.
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, United States
May is Preservation Month, and there is no better time to take a closer look at the buildings that define Burritt’s Historic Park. Join us for special Architectural Tours that go beyond the surface to explore how these structures were built, how they were used, and why they matter today. From hand-hewn logs and original construction techniques to the stories of the people who lived and worked in these spaces, these tours offer a deeper understanding of everyday life in 19th-century North Alabama.
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, United States
This beginner's workshop will provide you with hands-on instruction for creating a fitted traditional, stained glass item, that will be followed by how to use it in a non-traditional openwork design. An assortment of color choices will be available.
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, AL, United States
One of the oldest and simplest forms of lighting, rush light candles and holders have been in common use since before the rise of the Roman Empire and continued to be used in rural parts of Britain and America well into the 20th century.
