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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.

kids_feeling_corn_meal_scaledIn 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 22 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
On May 23 12:00 PM
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Huntsville Traditional Music Association Play...
On May 24 7:00 PM
Partner Events Old Country Church Huntsville Traditional Music Association Play... Old Country Church
City Lights and Stars with Eric Essix
On May 25 7:30 PM
Public Events The Gazebo at Burritt on the Mountain City Lights and Stars with Eric Essix The Gazebo at Burritt on the Mountain
Tuesdays at 2:00 - Milking Boxy, the faux cow
On May 29 2:00 PM
Public Events The Historic Park at Burritt on the Mountain Tuesdays at 2:00 - Milking Boxy, the faux cow The Historic Park at Burritt on the Mountain
Food for Thought
On May 31 9:30 AM
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Perfect for young families on a budget. Wonderful for grandparents looking for a place the kids can run.  Just the thing for anyone you need a really unique gift for.  Visit us at Josie’s for a gift-wrapped box or sign up online and we will send them membership!  As always, you can order over the phone by calling 256.536.2882 and as a special treat, purchase a Family Membership or higher and receive 2 tickets to a City Lights and Stars concert of your choice. Purchase an individual membership and receive one ticket to a City Lights and Stars concert of your choice!

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