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.
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.
Join us to make your own dish that is perfect for holding jewelry or other small items. A selection of glass colors and textures will be available. Beginners welcome!
Come and learn the timeless craft of crochet! We will learn how to do a Lazy Daisy granny square but with chunky yarn to create a wall hanging that can be admired for years to come.
This project is a composite of several 17-18 century rush lights. This beginner/intermediate class will focus on hammer control using half face blows, drawing, twisting, bending, and assembly by riveting.
Come join us for a beginners hand-building clay workshop! In this stress-free lesson we will be making a barnyard rooster. You will be shown different tricks and techniques to create your clay masterpieces.
Join us as we make some of the most popular tried-and-true quilt blocks while learning about their histories. Attendees will have several options for finished projects including a finished mini quilt, table runner top, or the start of a quilt top.
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.
