Featured Events
Featured Events List
HTMA Concert
Dennis Parker and Cindy Musslewhite will perform an eclectic mix of traditional acoustic music spanning the bluegrass, country and gospel genres. Dennis Parker is a Grammy winning artist with Ricky Skaggs for the Bluegrass Rules Album and has played professionally for many other country artists. Dennis is a state contest winner on fiddle, banjo and guitar. Cindy Musselwhite was a member the Hoyles bluegrass group and toured Europe, performing in nine countries. Cindy is featured on The Musselwhite Family’s Handing Down Tradition CD playing guitar and mandolin as well as on Bluegrass According to The Hoyles CD playing mandolin alongside Jerry Douglas, Buck White and Randall Collins. Jerry and Brandy…
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Super Saturday – “Birding at Burritt”
Event is free to Members. If you are not a member, general admission prices apply and allow you to visit the rest of our facility. Josie’s will open at 9:00am for Guests attending the 9:30am workshop. Feather ID workshop 9:30am-10:45am (Ages 14 and up) Audubon bird watching hike on trail 11am-12:30pm (All ages) Tommy Howell Bird Encounter Nature Program. 1-2pm (All ages) Audubon bird watching hike on trail 2:15-3:45pm (All ages) ~~~~~ Feather ID workshop (Ages 14 and up only) …
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Super Saturday “Underground Railroad” (Educators Appreciation Day)
Underground Railroad Saturday, February 9, 2019 (10:00am – 3:00pm) The Underground Railroad had no tracks or train cars, but it moved thousands of slaves from the South to the North. Learn some of the exciting stories of the brave women and men who risked their lives to achieve freedom for themselves and for others. Follow the clues from one “safe” house to the next as you travel on our simulated path to freedom. Hear the music from this time and learn its significance as you create a craft that will remind you of the methods these courageous individuals used to…
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Home School – “The Underground Railroad”
February 12 (12:00-1:30), February 13 (9:30-11:00), and February 13 (12:00-1:30) The Underground Railroad had no tracks or train cars, but it moved thousands of slaves from the South to freedom in the North. Learn about who traveled on this journey and experience it yourself as we follow clues from one “safe” house to the next.
View EventHome School – “The Underground Railroad”
February 12 (12:00-1:30), February 13 (9:30-11:00), and February 13 (12:00-1:30) The Underground Railroad had no tracks or train cars, but it moved thousands of slaves from the South to freedom in the North. Learn about who traveled on this journey and experience it yourself as we follow clues from one “safe” house to the next.
View EventHome School – “The Underground Railroad”
February 12 (12:00-1:30), February 13 (9:30-11:00), and February 13 (12:00-1:30) The Underground Railroad had no tracks or train cars, but it moved thousands of slaves from the South to freedom in the North. Learn about who traveled on this journey and experience it yourself as we follow clues from one “safe” house to the next.
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$95
Valentine’s 2Chefs at The View
Join us at our table for an exclusive evening of elevated fare. Enjoy five courses created by Chef Rick Vonk, each paired with an expertly hand-picked complimentary wine. While the stars and lights of Huntsville are shimmering in the cold out of doors we will be toasty and warm in the Baron Bluff for our Valentine’s version of 2Chefs at The View, Winter Style! Dinner $95 plus tax. Course 1 Dried Octopus with Crispy Quinoa & Ponzu Foam Boutinot, Los Monteros Cava Brut (NV) Course 2 Sunflower Radish Broccoli Salad with raspberry dust & Meyer lemon Martin Codax, Rías…
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$47 - $50
Folk School Workshops – February
Deadline to Register: February 9, 2019 at 5:00pm Workshops Offered: Important Information: Registering for a workshop indicates that the student is 19 years or older* and understands that photographs/video may be taken during the event and their image may be used on Burritt on the Mountain’s website and social media outlets or other promotional materials. Registration also indicates that the student releases Burritt on the Mountain and the City of Huntsville, all their directors, employees, volunteers, and any persons associated with Burritt on the Mountain, from any liability for any bodily injury and/or property damage suffered by the attendee as…
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Fire on the Mountain
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 with all of your senses as you see, hear, smell, and maybe even taste 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. Blacksmiths were vitally important to daily life – they could make all types of tools, including those used in cooking, accessories for the home,…
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Home School – “Technology of the 1800s”
March 12 (12:00-1:30), March 13 (9:30-11:00), and March 13 (12:00-1:30) Technology of the 1800s was very different from today’s technology, but no less exciting! What technology was available for making furniture? Growing and preparing food? For hundreds of years people have been using technology to make their lives easier. Join us to see the differences between today’s technology and that of the past.
View EventHome School – “Technology of the 1800s”
March 12 (12:00-1:30), March 13 (9:30-11:00), and March 13 (12:00-1:30) Technology of the 1800s was very different from today’s technology, but no less exciting! What technology was available for making furniture? Growing and preparing food? For hundreds of years people have been using technology to make their lives easier. Join us to see the differences between today’s technology and that of the past.
View EventHome School – “Technology of the 1800s”
March 12 (12:00-1:30), March 13 (9:30-11:00), and March 13 (12:00-1:30) Technology of the 1800s was very different from today’s technology, but no less exciting! What technology was available for making furniture? Growing and preparing food? For hundreds of years people have been using technology to make their lives easier. Join us to see the differences between today’s technology and that of the past.
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The Worlds in Our Backyard
Join us for a week of fun and adventure!! March 18-22, 2019 Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm with extended day options from 7:45am – 5:30pm Nature has many fascinating forms, even within our one state. Explore ecosystems from all around Alabama and have fun learning about the different landscapes and the creatures and people that live in them. With plenty of stories, hands-on exploration, and outdoor time in our great Burritt backyard, you’ll learn more than ever about the land just out your window. Come Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday through Friday, or the whole week; whatever fits your schedule best! Campers…
View EventThe Worlds in Our Backyard
Join us for a week of fun and adventure!! March 18-22, 2019 Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm with extended day options from 7:45am – 5:30pm Nature has many fascinating forms, even within our one state. Explore ecosystems from all around Alabama and have fun learning about the different landscapes and the creatures and people that live in them. With plenty of stories, hands-on exploration, and outdoor time in our great Burritt backyard, you’ll learn more than ever about the land just out your window. Come Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday through Friday, or the whole week; whatever fits your schedule best! Campers…
View EventThe Worlds in Our Backyard
Join us for a week of fun and adventure!! March 18-22, 2019 Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm with extended day options from 7:45am – 5:30pm Nature has many fascinating forms, even within our one state. Explore ecosystems from all around Alabama and have fun learning about the different landscapes and the creatures and people that live in them. With plenty of stories, hands-on exploration, and outdoor time in our great Burritt backyard, you’ll learn more than ever about the land just out your window. Come Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday through Friday, or the whole week; whatever fits your schedule best! Campers…
View EventThe Worlds in Our Backyard
Join us for a week of fun and adventure!! March 18-22, 2019 Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm with extended day options from 7:45am – 5:30pm Nature has many fascinating forms, even within our one state. Explore ecosystems from all around Alabama and have fun learning about the different landscapes and the creatures and people that live in them. With plenty of stories, hands-on exploration, and outdoor time in our great Burritt backyard, you’ll learn more than ever about the land just out your window. Come Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday through Friday, or the whole week; whatever fits your schedule best! Campers…
View EventThe Worlds in Our Backyard
Join us for a week of fun and adventure!! March 18-22, 2019 Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm with extended day options from 7:45am – 5:30pm Nature has many fascinating forms, even within our one state. Explore ecosystems from all around Alabama and have fun learning about the different landscapes and the creatures and people that live in them. With plenty of stories, hands-on exploration, and outdoor time in our great Burritt backyard, you’ll learn more than ever about the land just out your window. Come Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday through Friday, or the whole week; whatever fits your schedule best! Campers…
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Spring Farm Days
Spring Farm Days Saturday, April 6 (10:00am – 4:00pm) and Sunday, April 7, 2019 (12:00pm – 4:00pm) Join us for a taste of springtime as you visit our barnyard animals, experience historic skills, and learn about life on the farm during the 1800’s. This year we will have a few new animals visiting the park for this special event. Visitors are sure to be fascinated by the sheep-shearing and blacksmith demonstrations. Come observe wool being spun into yarn, give milking our faux cow, Boxy, a try, and help wash and card our wool. Learn what attending school was like in 1918…
View EventSpring Farm Days
Spring Farm Days Saturday, April 6 (10:00am – 4:00pm) and Sunday, April 7, 2019 (12:00pm – 4:00pm) Join us for a taste of springtime as you visit our barnyard animals, experience historic skills, and learn about life on the farm during the 1800’s. This year we will have a few new animals visiting the park for this special event. Visitors are sure to be fascinated by the sheep-shearing and blacksmith demonstrations. Come observe wool being spun into yarn, give milking our faux cow, Boxy, a try, and help wash and card our wool. Learn what attending school was like in 1918…
View EventHome School – “Mining on the Mountain”
April 9 (12:00-1:30), April 10 (9:30-11:00), and April 10 (12:00-1:30) Mining on the Mountain can teach us about what we use from the earth, yesterday and today. We will hike to an abandoned coal mine and have fun at our sluice panning for rocks and minerals. All of this will help us learn about the use of our natural resources and how those resources impact our lives.
View EventHome School – “Mining on the Mountain”
April 9 (12:00-1:30), April 10 (9:30-11:00), and April 10 (12:00-1:30) Mining on the Mountain can teach us about what we use from the earth, yesterday and today. We will hike to an abandoned coal mine and have fun at our sluice panning for rocks and minerals. All of this will help us learn about the use of our natural resources and how those resources impact our lives.
View EventHome School – “Mining on the Mountain”
April 9 (12:00-1:30), April 10 (9:30-11:00), and April 10 (12:00-1:30) Mining on the Mountain can teach us about what we use from the earth, yesterday and today. We will hike to an abandoned coal mine and have fun at our sluice panning for rocks and minerals. All of this will help us learn about the use of our natural resources and how those resources impact our lives.
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Easter Jubilee
Come Celebrate Easter at Burritt! Saturday, April 20 (11:00am-3:00pm) Everything old is new again at Burritt’s “Baskets Full of Fun” Easter Jubilee! We will once again host a day of rollicking jolliness at this come-and-go event for kids and families. This year enjoy Easter and springtime the old-fashioned pioneer way on Saturday, April 20, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Grab your Easter basket and join us on the mountain to collect eggs and treats from Burritt’s frontier friends. Come for an hour or two or stay all day! Burritt’s Easter Jubilee is different than most Easter egg hunts since it is…
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Celtic Day
Burritt’s fourth annual Celtic Day, celebrating the history and culture of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, is an event you won’t want to miss. In conjunction with Clan Davidson Society of North America and the Irish Society of North Alabama, Burritt will host a day of blarney stones, Celtic tunes, and demonstrations of the arts and culture of Celtic countries. The Junior Games and creative crafts let the kids get hands-on. Feicfidh mé ann thú! (See you there!)
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Home School – “Alabama’s Bicentennial”
May 14 (12:00-1:30), May 15 (9:30-11:00), and May 15 (12:00-1:30) Alabama’s Bicentennial is here, and there’s no better time to learn all kinds of fascinating facts about the beginnings of our state! We’ll learn what life was like in 1819, discover what has happened in Huntsville in over the years, and talk about what the “Yellowhammer State” has contributed to the country.
View EventHome School – “Alabama’s Bicentennial”
May 14 (12:00-1:30), May 15 (9:30-11:00), and May 15 (12:00-1:30) Alabama’s Bicentennial is here, and there’s no better time to learn all kinds of fascinating facts about the beginnings of our state! We’ll learn what life was like in 1819, discover what has happened in Huntsville in over the years, and talk about what the “Yellowhammer State” has contributed to the country.
View EventHome School – “Alabama’s Bicentennial”
May 14 (12:00-1:30), May 15 (9:30-11:00), and May 15 (12:00-1:30) Alabama’s Bicentennial is here, and there’s no better time to learn all kinds of fascinating facts about the beginnings of our state! We’ll learn what life was like in 1819, discover what has happened in Huntsville in over the years, and talk about what the “Yellowhammer State” has contributed to the country.
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