Magic on the Mountain
Dear Friends of Burritt on the Mountain,
We wrapped up a successful season of our spring/summer event, Backpack Explorers, which brings hands-on learning and discovery to children. We are grateful to all our sponsors who make this program possible, and especially to our title sponsor, Damson Automotive, for their generosity and commitment to inspiring young minds. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 8th for this year’s Round Top Folk Festival. This beloved festival celebrates music, traditional arts, and community, and we cannot wait to share it with you. We have a couple of additions this year, including a performance by Microwave Dave at 12:30PM and a brunch to kick off the day. Be sure to get those brunch tickets early, as they are likely to sell out!
While fall is just beginning, we are already in full holiday planning mode. Member tickets are on sale NOW for Haunted Mansion, Holiday Magic, Candlelight Christmas, and Sanders Family Christmas. This year, we are adding a new holiday luncheon on Tuesday, December 9, which will be a perfect way to gather with friends for a festive afternoon.
I am excited to share an update on our 70th anniversary campaign. We are just $15,000 away from reaching our $70,000 goal which means we are already 75 percent of the way there. Every gift helps preserve Burritt’s history and ensure its future, and we are deeply thankful for the support we have received so far.
There is so much to look forward to at Burritt this fall. I hope you will make plans to visit, enjoy our upcoming events, and share the celebrations. Your presence, participation, and support make all the difference in keeping Burritt thriving for generations to come.
Warmly,
Melanie Thornton CEO, Burritt on the Mountain
2024-2025 Board of Directors
Chair: Jennifer Upton
Vice Chair: Cindy Griner
Treasurer: Ahmad Brown
Secretary: Jeffrey Blackwell
Governance: Sarah Smith
Steve Below
George Cannon
Paula Cushman
Brian Daniels
Theresa Durboraw
Richele Jordan-Davis
Camillia King-Stanley
Molly Moore
Melissa Musgrove
Lindsey Perry
Dawn Pumpelly
Mary Kathryn Treusdell
NOVEMBER 8TH
TRADITIONAL ARTS & MUSIC COME ALIVE leaRn. see. expeRience. a slice of noRth alabama cultuRe and histoRy
ARTISAN MARKET
Regional aRtisans & cRaftspeople RepResenting culinaRy aRts, handmade cRafts and visual aRts aRts, skills & cRafts demonstRations
TRADITIONAL MUSIC
featuRing
MICROWAVE DAVE
12:30pm - 2pm
Round top bRunch
10am – 11:30am | baRon bluff
adults $25 | childRen $12 childRen undeR 3 fRee
Round top bRunch tickets include geneRal admission
Elevate your morning with a gourmet mountaintop brunch featuring a blend of traditional brunch favorites, made with the freshest ingredients.
Casual dress is encouraged, allowing you to enjoy the Round Top Folk Festival following the brunch.
Round top bRunch buffet menu
Fresh Fruit Seasonal Salad | French Toast
Golden Home Fries | Egg & Cheese Casserole
Crisp Bacon | Breakfast Chicken Sausage Links
Artisanal Cheese & Cured Meat | Breakfast Pastries
Coffee, Milk, Juice
champagne & mimosa’s $5 special
Round Top Folk Festival Sponsors:
along with local and Regional musicians
weineR von bRaun hot dog caRt
snacks | hot chocolate | hot toddies | cash baR
Davenport Harty Wealth Management- Edward Jones, Teresa O’Malley, Alabama Tourism Grant, Legislators: Tom Butler, Sam Givhan, Wes Kitchens, Marilyn Lands, James Lomax, Rex Reynolds, Philip Rigsby, & Andy Whitt
INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING OR KNOW SOMEONE YOU WOULD LOVE TO SEE AT THE FESTIVAL? REACH OUT TO TAMMY
Tuesdays, Oct. 14th – Nov. 18th
9:30am - 11am
Artsy Start Registration Opens September 1st
PRE-K
Artsy Start –Building Blocks of Art
• Ages 4 (by Oct. 14) with an Adult
• 6 weeks of hands-on art fun
• Create & take home projects each week:
• Line sculptures
• Mondrian animals
• Nature prints
• Alphabet painting & color mixing
• Textured animals
• Light & shadow pumpkins
• Builds creativity, confidence, fine motor, language & thinking skills
Early-bird discount for full 6-week package: September 1st – 30th
Individual classes available for purchase October 1st, if space remains.
Running in September:
Pre-K Pioneers: Community Helpers
Limited spots remain in the individual class series
Homeschool Happenings: Fall Class Series
Our fall homeschool classes are nearly sold out! Students in grades 4th -8th
We have just a few spaces left: Hiking | Native Americans of Alabama | Historic Holiday Crafts |
Register now on our website to claim your student's spot!
US
History 1
for Middle School Students
Tuesday's from 1-3:30pm | Students in grades 6-8
Spend time in our Rosenwald classrooms studying the story of our country from pre-colonization through the Civil War. Then, step back in time in Burritt's Historic Park and make history come alive as we practice traditional methods of fiber artistry, agriculture, openhearth cooking, and more. This pairing of classroom education with hands-on experience makes our study of history unlike any other! Registration open through September 30th, prorated weekly.
Scan the QR code for more information, including curriculum and tuition. Please contact the course instructor, Avery Patz, at avery.patz@huntsvilleal.gov with any questions.
FALL CAMP: Keepers of the Earth
October 6th - 10th
Children in Grades K-5th
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!
Explore the great outdoors and join us for an unforgettable adventure!
• Hike Forested Nature Trails
• Learn about Alabama’s Native American Tribes
• Identify Animal Tracks
• Master the Atlatl, traditional throwing tool
• Dive into our archaeology “pit,” and uncover “artifacts" from the past
With plenty of fresh air, open spaces for games, meeting new friends, and cool crafts, this camp is the perfect blend of learning and adventure.
Did you know...
We sell the Fresh Farm Eggs from our Burritt Chickens!
Come by Josie’s or call for availability 256-536-2882.
Music on the Mountain
Sunday, September 14th | 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Enjoy some old-time favorites as you wander through our Historic Park and listen to musicians share their love of making music the old-fashioned way. Visit for an hour or two or bring a picnic lunch and spend the day on the mountain. Admission includes a trip to the Burritt Mansion and/or hiking our trails. Please see our website for program details.
Fall on the Farm
Saturday, October 18th | 10:00am - 4:00pm
See Burritt's Historic Park come alive as we celebrate the abundant harvest and prepare for the winter days ahead! You'll find our interpretive team demonstrating skills your great-grandparents would know well, from fiber artistry to agriculture to open hearth cooking. With old fashioned games for children to play and our barnyard buddies ready to say hello, it's a day the whole family can enjoy!
Scan for full list of events at Burritt on the Mountain!
Haunted Mansion
October10th, 17th, 24th & 28th 6pm – 8pm
Don’t miss this SPOOKTACULAR dinner at Dr. Burritt’s chilling mansion. The sit-down dinner includes Ghostly White and Bone-Dry Red Wine. Ghost Stories by bestselling author Jessica Penot, author of Haunted North Alabama and The Accidental Witch. Tarot Card Readings along with haunting surprises.
Strange noises, ghostly visits, all part of the experience!
Costumes welcome, but not necessary.
for menu and more information
Yoga Mondays at The View
September 8, 15, 22 & 29 | 8:30AM to 9:30AM
Join Connor Humphrey, Co-Owner of Light On Yoga Fitness, for a rejuvenating yoga series benefiting Burritt on the Mountain.
All levels welcome – bring your mat, your friends, and your love for the mountain!
All proceeds support Burritt’s mission and programs. For more information, contact: Connor Humphrey connor@lightonyogafitness.com.
July 2025: Valerie Green August 2025: Ginny Navarro
Fall is a COOL time to
• Cocktails at the the View Every Wednesday September–October
• Fall Camp Counselors – October 6th-10th
• Fall on the Farm – October 18th
• Haunted Mansion Dinners – October 10th, 17th, 24th, 28th
• Round Top Folk Festival – Friday & Saturday, November 7th & 8th
• Candlelight Christmas - December 5th & 6th
• Holiday Magic - December 9th – 14th
• Sanders Family Christmas Play - December 17th – 21st
Busy Burritt Volunteers making over 500 holiday ornaments in the folk school, repairing HP structures and sewing new HP costumes.
Volunteer Today!
Be the first to know about volunteer opportunities for concerts, family festivals, camps, special events, holiday events, and more. Scan the QR Code below, got to our website burrittonthemountain.com/volunteer, or contact Laura Wren, Laura.Wren@huntsvilleal.gov.
Cocktails
at The View
Member Tickets on sale now!
General Public on sale
September 1st
Candlelight Christmas
Pre-Order Appetizers | Reserve a Table Book a Birthday Celebration online
September Sponsors
Veranda Sponsor: The Law Firm of Timberlake, League & Brooks
Sunset Sponsor: University Kia
October Sponsors
Veranda Sponsor: Paula Cushman
Sunset Sponsor: Davenport Harty Wealth Management- Edward Jones
Whatever your event we have the space for you. A good time with a great view guaranteed. Contact Toni Wessells, toni.wessells@huntsvilleal.gov.
December 5th & 6th from 5pm to 9pm
Experience a touch of Christmas Past!
The mountain comes alive with the glow of the holidays.
Roast Chestnuts | String Popcorn & Cranberries
Visit Animals | Taste Figgy Pudding | Storytelling
Create a Handmade Ornament | Visit Kris Kringle Enjoy sounds of Traditional Music
Magic
3101 Burritt Drive • Huntsville, AL 35801
256.536.2882 • Fax: 256.532.1784
burrittonthemountain.com
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Dates to Remember:
more event information visit us online at burrittonthemountain.com
September:
1 – Labor Day – Museum and Park Open, Offices Closed
2 – Pre-K Pioneers – RR
4 – Burritt Foundation Sock Hop Fundraiser – ATO
8 – Light on Yoga – 8:30am – lightonyogafitness.com
9 – Pre-K Pioneers – 9:30am - RR
9 – North Alabama Wood Crafters meeting – 6:30pm
13 – Folk School Workshop – RR
14 – Music on the Mountain – 12-4pm
14 – Huntsville Forge meeting – 1pm
15 – Light on Yoga – 8:30am – lightonyogafitness.com
16 – Pre-K Pioneers – 9:30am - RR
16 – Homeschool Happenings – 9:30am - RR
16 – Folk School Workshops – RR
17 – Pre-K Pioneers – 9:30am - RR
17 – Homeschool Happenings – 9:30am & Noon - RR
18 – Homeschool Happenings – 9:30am & Noon - RR
19 – 20 - Folk School Workshops – RR
22 – Light on Yoga – 8:30am – lightonyogafitness.com
23 – Pre-K Pioneers – 9:30am - RR
26 – City Lights Concert – HSV’s In The Mood – AT
29 – Light on Yoga – 8:30am – lightonyogafitness.com
30 – Pre-K Pioneers – 9:30am - RR
- Advanced Tickets
October:
5 – Folk School Workshop – RR
6-10 – Fall Camp – RR
10 – Haunted Mansion Dinner – ATO
12 – Huntsville Forge meeting – 1pm
14 – Pre-K Pioneers – 9:30am - RR
Happenings – 9:30am - RR
Alabama Wood Crafters meeting – 6:30pm
Pre-K Pioneers – 9:30am - RR
Homeschool Happenings – 9:30am & Noon - RR
Homeschool Happenings – 9:30am & Noon - RR
Haunted Mansion Dinner – ATO
Fall on the Farm – 10am-4pm
Folk School Workshop – RR
Folk School Workshops – RR
– Pre-K Pioneers – 9:30am - RR
– Haunted Mansion Dinner – ATO
- Folk School Workshops – RR
Pre-K Pioneers – 9:30am - RR
Haunted Mansion Dinner – ATO
November:
Roundtop Folk Festival 10pm - 4pm