SPECIAL EVENTS
*OUR FIREWORKS ON THE BRAZOS EVENT WILL NO LONGER TAKE PLACE*
May 2019
Ploughing the Weeds – 05/25/2019 - 05/26/2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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>>
Jun 2019
Forgotten Roots – 06/01/2019 - 06/02/2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Jones noted in his journal on July 19, 1846 – “Ripe peaches from my Orchard at Barrington.” Caring for an orchard takes skill and patience,… Learn More>>
Hands-On-History – 06/01/2019
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>>
Chased by Mops and Buckets – 06/08/2019 - 06/09/2019
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>>
Hands-On-History – 06/08/2019
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>>
Stagecoach Saturday – 06/08/2019
11:00 am - 3:00 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>>
Farmer's Market – 06/15/2019
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>>
Field Work and Free Time – 06/15/2019 - 06/16/2019
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Though free time for the enslaved at Barrington was typically limited to Sundays and occasional holidays, time off provided an opportunity to enjoy a variety… Learn More>>
Living History Saturday – 06/15/2019
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>>
Runaway Scrape Escape Room – 06/15/2019
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.