Merrimack Hall offers services to children and adults with special needs that no other organization in the Southeast currently provides.
Our mission is to provide visual and performing arts education and cultural activities, to children and adults with special needs.
Founded in 2008, Merrimack Hall started as 1 weekly dance class for 10 children with special needs. Over more than a decade, our programs have grown to 23 arts related classes that serve hundreds of individuals with special needs from Huntsville, Madison County, and across North Alabama. These extracurricular activities enrich the social and creative needs of all who are involved.
Art is inspiring and affords a space for independent and creative expression. It brings joy to individuals and has multiple benefits for those with visual impairments.
Rehearsing lines and acts enhance cognitive and communication skills while allowing individuals the opportunity to shine on stage in front of a live audience!
Movement through dance expresses emotions in a remarkable way, while simultaneously improving confidence & self-esteem in a non-judgemental setting.
Music creates a unique and powerful connection between our participants and builds communication, motor and social skills for all of our participants.
They work with our students in every aspect of the Happy Headquarters to learn music, art, and dance. More importantly, they serve as mentors and friends to their partners with special needs. In each class, we encourage our volunteers to interact with students in a meaningful way to create lasting friendships.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the bulk of our funding comes from individual donations and sponsorships at our community events. Click an event below to learn more information about how you can get involved.
Merrimack Hall’s largest annual fundraiser is coming up! A full day of golf at The Ledges Country Club in Huntsville for you to enjoy a relaxed day on the links while supporting an organization dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our friends with special needs in Huntsville.
Call us crazy. Maybe we’re addicted to the runner’s high. Maybe we are just ready to get out of the house for an outdoor social activity. Maybe we like it when our special needs friends get to go to art camp. Whatever the reason, the Microthon is BACK baby!
Our annual live cooking competition heats up every year! Watch our chefs compete live on our stage in fierce competition & support Merrimack Hall at the same time!
At Merrimack Hall, we firmly believe that every one of us has special needs. Some have special needs on the outside readily visible; some have special needs on the inside. Everyone has the need to feel loved. Everyone has the need to feel accepted.
Please join our efforts to make Huntsville & Madison County the gold-standard for diversity and inclusion by becoming a volunteer, donating or spreading awareness on behalf of our mission.
Get updates regarding shows, fundraisers, and all things inclusion from Merrimack Hall.
Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Federal Tax ID #20-5413583
All donations are tax-deductible and directly contribute to our mission of making the arts accessible to all.
