Horse Races

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Mar 2026

Tribal Rendezvous & Stagecoach Ride

Tribal Rendezvous & Stagecoach Ride – 03/28/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

In 1844 Sam Houston wrote that members of the Shawnee and Delaware tribes gathered near Fanthorp to exchange pelts and goods. Stop by the inn… Learn More>>


Apr 2026

Horse Race

Horse Race – 04/04/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us on Saturday, April 4th for an exciting 19th century horse racing exhibition! This year’s event will feature 5 races on the track at… Learn More>>


Houston and the Fanthorp Inn & Stagecoach Rides

Houston and the Fanthorp Inn & Stagecoach Rides – 04/11/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sam Houston stayed at the inn a confirmed 13 times. Discover more about the relationship between General Houston and the Fanthorp Inn. Dueling Demos at… Learn More>>


Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning – 04/11/2026 - 04/12/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Spring cleaning was a yearly ritual that modern conveniences have obliterated the need to do. Preparing a home for warmer weather by chasing out cobwebs… Learn More>>


Letters with the President

Letters with the President – 04/18/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us Saturday April 18 for a look at some of Sam Houston's correspondence during his 2nd term as President, while at Washington, TX. Write… Learn More>>


Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 04/25/2026 - 04/26/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Enslaved women and men, such as Mary, Jerry, Willis, Amy, and Charity, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Start your experience… Learn More>>


 

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White Gold: Cotton in Texas
10/03/2020 - 10/04/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
When Dr. Anson Jones and his family lived at Barrington in the 1850s, selling cotton was the main source of income – a cash crop. [...]
19th Century Medicine
10/10/2020 - 10/11/2020    
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 [...]
The Humble Calabash
10/17/2020 - 10/18/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The calabash, or gourd, was readily seen in many 19th century gardens and found many uses among enslaved people. Join us as we explore the [...]
Farmer's Market
Join us under the live oaks at our Visitor Center for our local Farmers Market. Enjoy live music while you shop for local grown produce, [...]
Living History Saturday
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 [...]
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 [...]
24 Oct
10/24/2020    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Barrington Plantation Presents Plough to Plate, a five-course gourmet meal that is historically inspired and locally sourced. Feast on an 1850s inspired meal by candlelight [...]
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 [...]
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White Gold: Cotton in Texas
3 Oct 20
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19th Century Medicine
10 Oct 20
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Events on 10/17/2020
The Humble Calabash
17 Oct 20
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Farmer's Market
17 Oct 20
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Living History Saturday
17 Oct 20
Washington
Events on 10/24/2020
Morning Ablutions
24 Oct 20
Washington
24 Oct
24 Oct 20
Washington
Events on 10/31/2020
Holiday Foods at Home
31 Oct 20
Washington

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.