SPECIAL EVENTS
Oct 2020
Morning Ablutions – 10/24/2020 - 10/25/2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
What’s your morning routine look like? See how the Jones family at Barrington prepared to face the day and maybe clean yourself up a little… Learn More>>
Holiday Foods at Home – 10/31/2020 - 11/01/2020
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>>
Nov 2020
Labour of Thine Hands – 11/07/2020 - 11/08/2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ponder for a moment all of the skills and trades practiced by others that you rely upon daily: auto mechanics, carpenters, electricians, plumbers just to… Learn More>>
Turning Up and Going Fallow – 11/14/2020 - 11/15/2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dr. Jones penned in his journal on Nov. 16, 1846 – “Recommenced breaking up the strip of prairie on the east side of field…” As… Learn More>>
Changing of the Seasons – 11/21/2020 - 11/22/2020
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>>
Holiday Market – 11/21/2020
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 – 11/21/2020
10:00 am - 4:30 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>>
Dec 2020
Cooking at the Quarters – 12/05/2020 - 12/06/2020
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>>
Holiday Foods at Home – 12/19/2020 - 12/20/2020
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>>
Horse High, Bull Strong & Hog Tight – 12/26/2020 - 12/27/2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dr. Jones noted in his journal on Dec. 29, 1847 – “Hired Mr. Bowen… Sent Him with two hands to Cedar Brake to make rails.”… 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.
