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Welcome to Burritt on the Mountain!
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Burritt on the Mountain has been referred to as a "Jewel on the Mountain." Start with Dr. William Henry Burritt's eclectic mansion, add a historic park with restored 19th century houses including barnyard and animals, and finally throw in the artistic side with concerts, plays and exhibits, and you have a delightful mixture of old and new for young and old! Please consider joining us in enhancing lives and building community through educational, artistic, and recreational experiences while preserving our heritage, land, and historic structures. Your involvement and participation is essential to our realization of our mission! Otherwise, Register for full access to restricted content.  Will_and_Felicity_scaled Felicity and Will
In 1955, Dr. Burritt willed his mansion and surrounding 167 acres of land on Round-Top Mountain to the city of Huntsville (making it Huntsville's first museum). Since that time, volunteers and community activists have brought original homes from the area to Burritt to be restored and utilized as an educational facility. Our interpreters are always busy demonstrating activities as one would see on a 19th century farm. Blacksmithing, spinning, and cooking over an open hearth are just some of the skills employed in our historic park. In the Burritt Barnyard, visitors can get "up close and personal" with an animal that would have been used for work, wool, or even food for the farmers and their families.

handicap_icon_sm_customcfc_logoWe're located at 3101 Burritt Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801 (click the address for directions to Burritt from your location). Please call the Museum Office at (256) 536-2882 to have your questions answered, or  contact one of our Senior Staff Members directly. Call us or view our Facility Hours and/or Admissions online information. 
 
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Tuesdays at 2:00 - Woodworking
On May 21 2:00 PM 		Public Events The Historic Park at Burritt on the Mountain Tuesdays at 2:00 - Woodworking The Historic Park at Burritt on the Mountain
Burritt Buddies - The Three Little Pigs
On May 22 11:00 AM 		Children's Education The Historic Park at Burritt on the Mountain Burritt Buddies - The Three Little Pigs The Historic Park at Burritt on the Mountain
City Lights and Stars Concert with Mary Gauth...
On May 24 7:30 PM 		Public Events The Gazebo at Burritt on the Mountain City Lights and Stars Concert with Mary Gauth... The Gazebo at Burritt on the Mountain
Tuesdays at 2:00 - Feeding the cow
On May 28 2:00 PM 		Public Events Burritt Barnyard Tuesdays at 2:00 - Feeding the cow Burritt Barnyard
Summer Camp - Treasure Trails
From June 3 Until June 7 		Children's Education The Historic Park at Burritt on the Mountain Summer Camp - Treasure Trails The Historic Park at Burritt on the Mountain
Summer Camps - Farm-tasia
From June 10 Until June 14 		Children's Education Burritt Barnyard Summer Camps - Farm-tasia Burritt Barnyard
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City Lights and Stars featuring Mary Gauthier

Through the City Lights and Stars Concert series, Burritt on the Mountain continues to bring world class musicians to the Huntsville community at affordable prices. On Friday, May 24th at 7:30 pm Burritt will feature Mary Gauthier. This concert is sponsored by Jerry Damson Honda Acura and the series is sponsored by Redstone Federal Credit Union.

In conversation and in public, Mary Gauthier comes off as a practical, no-nonsense woman. Stoic, even. Which wouldn’t seem unusual, except for the fact that her songs carry so much emotional punch, they can leave you staggering.  Louisiana native-turned-Nashville resident Gauthier (it’s French; pronounced Go-SHAY), whose songs have been described as Americana, has earned praise from Bob Dylan and Tom Waits, and have been recorded by Jimmy Buffett, Blake Shelton, Boy George and many others. When she tells you that she is not bragging, just explaining, in that practical way of hers. It’s the same way she discusses experiences that led to some of the extraordinary songs she performs on the album. Renowned songs, such as “I Drink,” “Drag Queens in Limousines” and “Karla Faye”. Admission is charged and food, soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase. For more information or tickets
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