Burritt on the Mountain Hosts Free 'Love, Burritt Day' Community Event

The historic park invites the public to celebrate love, history, and community on Valentine's Day.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 6:55pm

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Burritt on the Mountain in Huntsville, Alabama is hosting a free community event called 'Love, Burritt Day' on Saturday, February 14th from 10am to 4pm. The day-long celebration will feature historic craft demonstrations, hands-on activities, live music, food, and more, all centered around themes of love, creativity, and connection.

Why it matters

Burritt on the Mountain is a historic site and museum that aims to build community, enhance lives, and preserve history. Events like 'Love, Burritt Day' allow the organization to open its doors to families, neighbors, and first-time visitors, fostering a sense of togetherness and shared experience within the local community.

The details

Throughout the day, visitors can step back in time as Burritt's historic park comes alive with traditional craft demonstrations including blacksmithing, woodworking, and open-hearth cooking. Hands-on activities will invite guests to try printmaking, candle dipping, rope twisting, and more. Live music will fill the church, and food and drinks including Valentine-themed snack boxes will be available for purchase. From 1-3pm, the park will also host a special 'HeArt in Nature Wellness Hike' where participants can explore the trails, find heart-shaped natural objects, and create a kudzu heart ornament.

  • The free 'Love, Burritt Day' event will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 10am to 4pm.
  • The 'HeArt in Nature Wellness Hike' will run from 1pm to 3pm during the event.

The players

Burritt on the Mountain

A historic park and museum in Huntsville, Alabama that aims to build community, enhance lives, and preserve history.

FirstBank

The presenting sponsor of the 'Love, Burritt Day' event.

Melanie Thornton

The CEO of Burritt on the Mountain.

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What they’re saying

“Love, Burritt Day is about opening our doors and bringing people together. Burritt exists to build community, enhance lives, and preserve history, and days like this create space for families, neighbors, and first-time visitors to feel welcomed and connected. We are grateful to FirstBank for making this day possible.”

— Melanie Thornton, CEO

The takeaway

By hosting a free, community-focused event centered around themes of love, history, and creativity, Burritt on the Mountain is demonstrating its commitment to bringing people together and fostering a sense of shared experience within the local Huntsville community.