SPECIAL EVENTS
*OUR FIREWORKS ON THE BRAZOS EVENT WILL NO LONGER TAKE PLACE*
May 2020
Cooking at the Quarters – 05/02/2020 - 05/03/2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Enslaved men and women, such as Jerry, Mary, Willis, and Jake, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Cooking a hot meal… Learn More>>
Plows & Petticoats: True Texas Women – 05/09/2020 - 05/10/2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
From an early age, most Victorian women were trained for the worthy profession of caring for a family. Sewing, cleaning, cooking, and childcare comprised the… Learn More>>
Ploughing the Weeds – 05/16/2020 - 05/17/2020
12:00 am
Dr. Jones noted in his journal on May 14, 1850 - “Finished ploughing and hoeing corn first time.” The crops are short and the weeds… Learn More>>
Farmer's Market – 05/16/2020
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>>
Living History Saturday – 05/16/2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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>>
Good Gardening – 05/23/2020 - 05/24/2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Keeping gardens weeded, watered, and in good order was considered part of a woman’s daily duty. It contributed to a varied diet and survival in… Learn More>>
Okra, Peanuts, and Potatoes – 05/30/2020 - 05/31/2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Garden kept by those enslaved at Barrington provided diversity to an otherwise bland diet, and more importantly filled the gaps in nutrition. Join us as… Learn More>>
Jun 2020
Chased by Mops and Buckets – 06/06/2020 - 06/07/2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Spring cleaning is a yearly ritual that modern conveniences have obliterated the need to have. Preparing the house for warmer weather, chasing out cobwebs and… Learn More>>
Forgotten Roots – 06/13/2020 - 06/14/2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dr. Jones noted in his journal on July 19, 1846 – “Ripe peaches from my Orchard at Barrington.” Caring for an orchard takes skill and… Learn More>>
Farmer's Market – 06/20/2020
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>>
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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.
