Featured Events
Featured Events List
Time Keeping Through the Centuries Mansion Exhibit
The Huntsville Chapter (Chapter 61) of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) once again, will showcase a collection of antique clocks and watches for Burritt Mansion’s spring exhibit. Time Keeping Through the Centuries opens March 1 and will display a variety of clocks and watches from the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Each century will be represented by an eclectic assortment of clocks and watches from some of the major clock making countries of the world, both East and West.
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The Whimsical Woods Flip Flopped
The Whimsical Woods are back, and they have been flipped upside down! Many new characters have arrived in the forest.
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Into the Whimsical Woods – Nature Rangers Spring Break Camp
CAMP IS CANCELLED. March 30-April 3, 2020 K – 5th Grade Join us for a fun-filled week of exploring the Whimsical Woods at Burritt while learning about how things grow, including our imaginations. Spring is the perfect time to explore and learn as the plants wake up from their winter’s nap. We will do a bit of gardening, plant our own seeds, learn about herbs, and make sun prints. Come ready to learn and play outside. Monday through Wednesday, we will focus on how things grow and hiking the Whimsical Woods with our hiking sticks we create.
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Spring In Action – Break Time Fun!
Not coming to CAMP, but looking for Break Time Fun? Come enjoy these special activities during Spring Break week, Wednesday – Friday 10:30-Noon. SPRING IN ACTION – Hike our Burritt nature trail to see Spring in Action. On this adventure, we will discover springtime first hand in our woods by observing new tree leaves, growing plants, blooming flowers, busy animals, and more. This hiking activity is for children aged 5 years and older. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult during the activity.
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Baskets Full of Fun – Easter Jubilee!
For an Easter adventure like no other you’ve experienced, join us for Burritt’s “Baskets Full of Fun” Easter Jubilee! We will once again host a day of rollicking jolliness at this relaxing come-and-go event for kids and families. Children bring their Easter baskets and collect eggs and treats, visit the Easter Bunny, play on our train play structure, pan for gems, and much more! Meet our Whimsical Woods friends and enjoy all of the hands-on activities associated with our new Whimsical Woods Flip-Flopped program. Come for an hour or two or stay all day.
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Spring Farm Days
Join us for a taste of springtime on the farm! Visit our barnyard friends, experience historic skills, and learn about life on the farm during the 1800’s. This Year Little Bo Peep, Peter Rabbit, and Little Boy Blue are back to help us celebrate Spring Farm Days at Burritt on the Mountain. Join us for a taste of springtime on the farm as you visit our barnyard animals, experience historic skills, and learn about life on the farm during the 1800’s. Visitors will be fascinated by the sheep-shearing and blacksmith demonstrations.
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$56.00
Fiber Arts: “Felted Spring Flower”
Come create a lovely three dimensional spring flower!
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$48.00
Wood-Burning: “Monogramming Coasters”
Learn the art of Wood-Burning and come create beautiful, personalized coasters!
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$85
Bourbon and Beef Dinner
Bourbon & Beef go together, like “The View” and beautiful sunsets! Enjoy an “Irons One” bourbon cocktail and the most amazing view upon arriving to The View at Burritt. Chef Shaun Devall of Peppered Pig fame will prepare an amazing culinary feast of four amazing courses.Dinner will be served on the Baron Bluff Veranda as guest enjoy a painting worthy sunset over the city and conversation with old and new friends. Irons One creator Jeff Irons will be on hand to tell guest all about his very special local distillery.
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2020 Champagne Buffet
Due to the uncertainty currently facing our community we are cancelling our signature fundraiser, the Champagne Buffet. This event, enjoyed by so many, is a special way to show support of our City Lights & Stars Concert Series and our Education Department. The funds we have raised in the past have always supported our educators’ work and what they accomplish for the children of North Alabama. Because of this we humbly ask that you sponsor City Lights and Stars through a donation to ensure the continuation of the quality programming that we have become known for.
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$10 – $100
Blacksmithing: “3 Hook Coat Rack”
SOLD OUT! Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn to make a beautiful coat rack!
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$47.00
Recycled Art: Quilling with Printed Paper
Come and learn the simple but beautiful art of quilling using recycled paper!
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$65
Stained Glass: “Openwork Butterfly”
SOLD OUT! Learn to make traditional Tiffany Style stained glass!
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$55.00
Jewelry Making: “Pattern Wire Bracelet”
SOLD OUT! Students will learn about wire-wrapping materials and techniques and leave with a beautiful bracelet.
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$75.00
Jewelry Making: “Beaded Cuff Bracelet”
This elegant intermediate project will build on the Pattern Wire bracelet project. Students must have taken or be registered for the Wire Wrapped Bracelet class before this workshop is scheduled.
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$58.00
Woodburning: “Vintage Huntsville Map”
Learn the techniques of wood-burning while creating a vintage map of Huntsville.
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$10.00 – $115.00
Jewelry Making: “Block Pressed Silver Jewelry”
Students will make unique works of jewelry art using silver clay in a technique very similar to block printing.
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$48.00
Recycled Art: “From Pulp to Paper”
Get your hands dirty and have fun making paper from scratch using recycled materials!
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$65.00
Stained Glass: “Dragonfly Trio”
SOLD OUT! Learn to make traditional stained glass with this delightful dragonfly trio!
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$45.00
Quilling: “Paper Filigree Monogram”
Come and learn the beautiful but simple art of quilling!
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$10.00 – $295.00
Master Workshop: “Whisked Away Weekend – Broom Making with Mark Hendry”
Get whisked away with our 3 day Master Workshop for a weekend crafting various styles of historic Appalachian whisk brooms.
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$10 – $100
Blacksmithing: “Tongs”
SOLD OUT! October is the perfect time of year to get in our forge and learn the basics of blacksmithing!
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$10.00 – $70.00
Stained Glass: “Wishing Star”
Come make this lovely stained glass Wishing Star that is perfect for the holidays or any time of year!
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