SPECIAL EVENTS
*OUR FIREWORKS ON THE BRAZOS EVENT WILL NO LONGER TAKE PLACE*
Aug 2019
Traveling in Texas – 08/24/2019 - 08/25/2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
There are 1,774 miles between Anson Jones’ hometown in Great Barrington Massachusetts and where he lived in Washington Texas. How on earth did he get… Learn More>>
Hands-On-History – 08/24/2019
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join museum staff on the third Saturday of each month to make crafts and toys that pioneer kids made during the Republic time. This month… Learn More>>
Corn Off the Cob – 08/31/2019 - 09/01/2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The ears of corn have dried in the summer sun and been gathered to the corn crib. Now it’s time to husk the ears and… Learn More>>
Sep 2019
Aw, Shucks! – 09/07/2019 - 09/08/2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Corn was the largest and most versatile crop grown at Barrington. Discover how various parts of the corn plant would be used across the farm… Learn More>>
Stagecoach Saturday – 09/14/2019
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Take a trip back to 1850 as you explore what life was like travelling on the Texas frontier. Don’t miss this great opportunity to ride… Learn More>>
Color to Dye For – 09/14/2019 - 09/15/2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Though in the 1850’s brightly colored and beautifully patterned cloth was readily imported from the mills of England, time in the Texas sun would take… Learn More>>
Living History Saturday – 09/21/2019
12:00 am
Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836. On the third Saturday of each month staff and volunteers dressed in period… Learn More>>
Changing of the Seasons – 09/21/2019 - 09/22/2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fall is here! It’s time to clean the house and ready it for the cooler months of the year. Take part in the action as… Learn More>>
Farmer's Market – 09/21/2019
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us under the Live Oaks at our Visitor Center to shop local and support area farmers. Fresh vegetables, baked goods, food vendors, artisans and… Learn More>>
Runaway Scrape Escape Room – 09/21/2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
After his victory at the Alamo, Santa Anna and his army are on their way, you must quickly determine what to take on your journey… Learn More>>
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Since most events occur at least partially outside, guests should dress appropriately for the weather and uneven terrain. Programs and events are open to all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.