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Burritt Museum

  • February 2, 2006
  • Rated 3 of 5 by NiteOwlTX from LaPlace, Louisiana
Burritt Museum

High above Huntsville on the Monte Sano Mountain, the Burritt Museum offers a taste of the regions history.

The museum was originally built in 1936, when Dr. William Burritt moved here to enjoy his retirement. His mansion served as his home until his death, when he gave it to the city to turn it into a museum.

The mansion now houses a beautiful collection of antiques and tells a little bit about the man who built it.

On the historic side of this attraction, there are some original 19th-century buildings that were brought here from throughout the valley. The majority of people living in this area were farmers and lived very sparingly. There weren't all the big plantations dominating the countryside in this area like there were farther east and south. It is also very interesting to compare these homes from the 1800s to those from the same time period that you can see in downtown Huntsville. Obviously, those living in town were much more affluent and had more sophisticated homes.

One final part of this attraction that I think needs to be mentioned is the overlook. From this spot on the mountain, you can look out and see all of Huntsville.

I recommend this site for anyone interested in history. I also recommend this attraction for families with small children, who will enjoy the petting zoo in the barnyard.

Website: www.burrittmuseum.com

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Burritt Museum

  • September 18, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Tideone from Huntsville, Alabama
Also atop Monte Sano Mountain is the Burritt Museum and Park. Dr. William Henry Burritt built his home here and visitors can not tour this unusual home that uses straw for insulation. There are also spectacular views of the city from this location. In addition, to Burritt's home, there are also five 19th century farmsteads for visitors to tour. There is also a nature trail.

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