2024 Leap Year Dinner February 29 6PM Baron Bluff Don’t wait another 4 years to celebrate Leap Year! Join in the fun at Burritt’s delightful Leap Year Dinner. The 5 Course Dinner applauds the extra day with specialties catered by Chef on Call. Kick off the evening with a “Look Before You Leap” welcome cocktail. Enjoy music by “Eric Rogers & Friends: Upscale Jazz” throughout the evening. Exclusive performance by the Alabama Youth Ballet Theatre as they “Leap” with grace. Non-alcohol beverages included. Open bar available serving wine, beer and cocktails for purchase.
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 2nd, 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.
Blast in the Past - Fun for the whole family! March 9th – Sep 2nd Immerse yourself in the past with our exciting new event, Blast in the Past! From March 9th through Labor Day, join us with fun activities perfect for the whole family. Designed for families with children ages 3 to 12 years old, Blast in the Past offers engaging hands-on experiences that provide a glimpse into the lives of early Alabamians.
Let’s Go to CAMP! Nature Rangers Spring Camp March 11-15 K-5th Grade | 9:00 – 2:00 Extended day options available Registration Open! Deadline to Register is Tuesday, March 5th. Travel back to the past to experience how early Alabama settlers lived. Campers in grades K-5th will enjoy hands-on experiences with the chores of pioneer children. They’ll help feed the barnyard animals, try their hand at weaving, and see what it’s like to help out in a historic kitchen. Campers will play with old-fashioned toys and participate in fun games from the 1800’s, as well as favorites from today.
St. Patrick’s Day - Cocktails at the View Sunday, March 17th | 4pm – 6pm Come on out to Burritt for a very Special Cocktails at the View celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. With the Luck of the Irish, the sunset will be spectacular! The Musgrove Session will bring their guitars, ukes, fiddles, banjo, bass and bodhran to The View at Burritt. We’ll have a rousing collection of jigs, reels, airs and ballads from The Emerald Isle. Come and tap your toes, clap your hands and sing along.
Busy on the weekend? Let’s celebrate the coming of spring by making these fanciful fused glass birds. You will be able to choose from a variety of colors and patterns. This beginners class will include glass cutting and information about glass fusing.
Busy on the weekend? This Tuesday class will focus on several basic smithing fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools you will learn to draw a taper, bend, flatten or spread, twist, and punch holes.
Wanting to enter your Granny Era and don’t know where to start? Come join us as we learn how to make a classic Granny Square! This is a three hour class where you will learn the step by step basic crochet stitches that make up the Granny Square.
Wire wrapping in jewelry can be found in a wide variety of techniques. In this 3 hour class, you will gain an introduction that is perfect for any skill level. At the end of class, you will have a beautiful bracelet.
Come join our beginners hand-building clay class. In this stress-free lesson, we will be making a garden mushroom that you can decorate for the upcoming spring season!
This workshop will introduce you to the basics of spinning your own yarn. Come meet our sheep, spend time learning how to use a drop spindle, and try your hand at a spinning wheel.
Join us to weave your own unique basket that is perfect for carrying or storing different items, especially Easter eggs! It also makes a beautiful accent piece for your home.
This class will focus on several basic smithing fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools you will learn to draw a taper, bend, flatten or spread, twist, and punch holes.
Let’s celebrate the coming of spring by making these fanciful fused glass birds. You will be able to choose from a variety of colors and patterns for each bird. This beginners class will include glass cutting and information about glass fusing.
Face jugs have a long tradition in many cultures, including the American South. Styles of face jugs range from realistic to highly fantastical. In this class you'll be provided with a basic wheel-thrown jug or mug (your choice) to decorate using hand-building techniques to create a face that is uniquely yours.
Easter Jubilee Saturday, March 30th 11:00am - 3:00pm Celebrate Springtime with Burritt on the Mountain at our annual Easter Jubilee! We will once again host a day of frolicking fun at this come-and-go event for kids and families. Grab your Easter basket and come collect eggs and treats from our frontier friends. Enjoy live folk music, pan for gems at our sluice, and make a couple of fun Easter crafts! If you don’t want the fun to stop, come experience our Blast in the Past scavenger hunt throughout the historic park.
