Spring Events
Mansion Exhibit – History Lives On: Preserving Alabama’s Rosenwald Schools
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.
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Fire on the Mountain 2025
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.
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$80.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Clover”
Join us in this evening class to make your own shamrock that is the perfect March accent piece. Beginners welcome!
$15.00 – $20.00
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails at The View 2025
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails at The View Sunday, March 16 3 PM – 5 PM Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us at Burritt on the Mountain’s special “Cocktails at The View”! Immerse yourself in the lively spirit of the Emerald Isle. Event Highlights: Live Irish Music: Enjoy a spirited performance by The Musgrove Session, featuring traditional jigs, reels, airs, and ballads played on guitars, ukuleles, fiddles, banjos, bass, and bodhrán. Irish Delicacies: Savor Irish Banger Sausages and a selection of Irish beers, along with other snacks and beverages available for purchase.
$135.00
Weekday Series: “Candle Holder”
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.
$120.00
Weekday Series: “Stained Glass Garden Stake”
Join us to make your own garden stake that is perfect for adding a special touch to your garden or house plant.
$55.00
Herbs: “Appalachian Fire Honey”
Join us for a ‘make and take’ class, where you’ll learn to craft your own fire honey—a potent, immune-boosting elixir perfect for allergy season.
$70.00
Ceramics: “Barnyard Rooster”
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.
$88.00
Textile Arts: “Natural Dyeing 101”
In this class, students will learn the basics of natural dyeing using kitchen safe ingredients.
$75.00
Fiber Arts: “Old Time Quilt Blocks”
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.
$120.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Garden Stake”
Join us to make your own garden stake that is perfect for adding a special touch to your garden or house plant.
$135.00
Blacksmithing: “Candle Holder”
This beginner/intermediate class will focus on hammer control using half face blows, drawing, twisting, bending, and assembly by riveting.
$93.00
Basket Making: “Easter Basket”
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.
$103.00
Titanic Maiden Voyage First Class Dinner
Titanic Maiden Voyage First Class Dinner Friday, April 10th | 6pm | $103 per person Set sail on the Titanic’s maiden voyage, the most luxurious ship afloat! Experience the grandeur of the Titanic’s maiden voyage with our exclusive Titanic Dinner event. Step back in time to 1912 and indulge in an opulent multi-course meal, meticulously recreated to mirror the exquisite cuisine once savored by the ship’s first-class passengers. Event Highlights: Authentic Culinary Experience: Delight in a menu that faithfully replicates the Titanic’s original first-class dinner, accompanied by select white and red wines thoughtfully paired to enhance each course.
$65.00
Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
Come and join us for fun Glass Fusing project! You will be making a 6×6 project to display or hang in your home.
$135.00
Weekday Series: “Plant Hangers”
This weekday class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn tapering, spreading, scrolling, bending, and riveting as they make hanger hooks perfect for hanging plants and more!
$120.00
Weekday Series: “Raindrops of Glass”
This intermediate class requires glass cutting experience. We will be using a variety of metal products to build this spring beauty: lead came, copper foil, tinned wire and brass.
$58.00
Fiber Arts: “Fancy Pants Embroidery”
Come and join me as we create whimsical flower embroidery! You will learn the basics as well as the wagon wheel stitch, french knots, and long and short stitch.
$120.00
Glass: “Raindrops of Glass”
This intermediate class requires glass cutting experience. We will be using a variety of metal products to build this spring beauty: lead came, copper foil, tinned wire and brass.
$135.00
Blacksmithing: “Plant Hangers”
This class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn tapering, spreading, scrolling, bending, and riveting as they make hanger hooks perfect for hanging plants and more!
$45.00
Folk Traditions: “Folk Dancing”
Experience the music, rhythms and dances of various countries such as Scotland, Norway, Romania, and many more! No prior experience needed.
Summer Events
$145.00
Textile Arts: “Folded Bark Baskets”
Students will be instructed in how to remove, fold and begin to dry a piece of bark. They will take this unfinished basket and other supplies home to complete on their own later after drying. They will then be provided a preform basket and construct a basket (attach handle, rim supports, etc.) of their own.
Fall Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Winter Events
Mansion Exhibit – History Lives On: Preserving Alabama’s Rosenwald Schools
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.
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$125.00
Weekday Series: “Stained Glass Snowman”
In this class you will be creating a stained glass snowman, complete with scarf and hat, to complement your home this winter.
$135.00
Weekday Series: “Three Hook Coat Rack”
This weekday class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn tapering, spreading, scrolling, bending, and riveting as they make a Three Hook Wall Coat Rack.
$95.00
Jewelry Making: “Pattern Wire Bracelet”
Wire wrapping in jewelry can be found in a wide variety of techniques. In this class, you will gain an introduction to my technique that is perfect for any skill level.
$65.00
Cooking: “Pepper Jelly”
Join us for a hands-on pepper jelly-making workshop featuring vibrant bell peppers!
$60.00
Glass: “Introduction to Glass Fusing”
Come and join us for fun Glass Fusing project! You will be making a 6×6 project to display or hang in your home. We’ll walk you through each step, giving you tricks and tips on how to use our glass fusing materials and tools along the way.
$135.00
Blacksmithing: “Three Hook Coat Rack”
This class will focus on several basic forging fundamentals. Using the forge, anvil, and basic hand tools students will learn tapering, spreading, scrolling, bending, and riveting as they make a Three Hook Wall Coat Rack.
$125.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Snowman”
In this class you will be creating a stained glass snowman, complete with scarf and hat, to complement your home this winter.
$50.00
Herbs: “Appalachian Kitchen Remedies”
Join us to learn the rich tradition and health benefits behind two honey-based remedies treasured for boosting immunity during colder months.
$120.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Jewelry Dish”
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!
$75.00
Fiber Arts: “Crochet Flower Tapestry”
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.
$80.00
Glass: “Stained Glass Clover”
Join us in this evening class to make your own shamrock that is the perfect March accent piece. Beginners welcome!
$120.00
Weekday Series: “Stained Glass Garden Stake”
Join us to make your own garden stake that is perfect for adding a special touch to your garden or house plant.
$70.00
Ceramics: “Barnyard Rooster”
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.
$93.00
Basket Making: “Easter Basket”
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.
Holiday Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.