SPECIAL EVENTS
Sep 2021
Focus Weekend- Chinking and Daubing – 09/25/2021 - 09/26/2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Patching the chinking and daubing between the logs of the slave cabins to keep the elements out would be a seasonal task for those enslaved… Learn More>>
Oct 2021
Memento Mori: Fanthorp Funeral Practices – 10/02/2021 - 10/31/2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Throughout the month of October we will be commemorating the 154th anniversary of Henry and Rachel Fanthorp’s passing. Come explore the unique and peculiar ways… Learn More>>
Special Program- White Gold: Cotton in Texas – 10/02/2021 - 10/03/2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
When Dr. Anson Jones and his family lived at Barrington in the 1850’s, selling cotton was the main source of income – a cash crop.… Learn More>>
Focus Weekend - 19th Century Medicine – 10/09/2021 - 10/10/2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Before becoming president, Anson Jones made his fortune as a doctor. At a time when medicine was more art than science, what would a visit… Learn More>>
Farmer's Market – 10/16/2021
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>>
The Ruins of Washington: Archaeology Day at Washington on the Brazos – 10/16/2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The history of Washington lies just below the surface. Join us in the center of the historic Town of Washington as we discuss the archaeological… Learn More>>
Hands-on-History – 10/16/2021
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us at the museum to try your hand at activities and skills needed by kids during the Republic era. This month, we’ll be making… Learn More>>
Tombstone Trail – 10/16/2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Take a lantern lit walk through Old Washington and meet ghosts of the past, who will greet you along the dark trail. Once you have… Learn More>>
Focus Weekend - Morning Ablutions – 10/23/2021 - 10/24/2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
What does your morning routine look like? See how the Jones family prepared to face the day and maybe clean yourself up a little bit… Learn More>>
Focus Weekend- Holiday Foods at Home – 10/30/2021 - 10/31/2021
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
What special foods do you enjoy at the holidays? Like you, the Jones family hosted visitors and enjoyed a varied diet full of exotic treats… 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.
