Candlelight Christmas

December 12 & 13

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Dec 2025

Candlelight Christmas

Candlelight Christmas – 12/12/2025 - 12/13/2025
6:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Silent Night and gunshots, festive music and solemn moments—an 1850s Texan Christmas experience! Discover the origins of some of our favorite Holiday traditions on December… Learn More>>

Feb 2026

Texas Independence Day Celebration

Texas Independence Day Celebration – 02/27/2026 - 02/28/2026
All Day

SAVE THE DATE because the Texas Independence Day Celebration is back! After two years of exciting renovations to the historic site, we are happy to… Learn More>>

 

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Special Program- White Gold: Cotton in Texas
Special Program- White Gold: Cotton in Texas
10/02/2021 - 10/03/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
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. [...]
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Memento Mori: Fanthorp Funeral Practices
Memento Mori: Fanthorp Funeral Practices
10/02/2021 - 10/31/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fanthorp Inn
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 [...]
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Focus Weekend - 19th Century Medicine
Focus Weekend - 19th Century Medicine
10/09/2021 - 10/10/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
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 [...]
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The Ruins of Washington: Archaeology Day at Washington on the Brazos
The Ruins of Washington: Archaeology Day at Washington on the Brazos
10/16/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Independence Hall
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 [...]
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Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market
10/16/2021    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Washington on the Brazos Site
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 [...]
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Hands-on-History
Hands-on-History
10/16/2021    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Star of the Republic Museum
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 [...]
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Focus Weekend - Morning Ablutions
Focus Weekend - Morning Ablutions
10/23/2021 - 10/24/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
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 [...]
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Focus Weekend- Holiday Foods at Home
Focus Weekend- Holiday Foods at Home
10/30/2021 - 10/31/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
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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Stagecoach Saturday
Stagecoach Saturday
10/30/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fanthorp Inn
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 [...]
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Events on 10/02/2021
Special Program- White Gold: Cotton in Texas
Special Program- White Gold: Cotton in Texas
2 Oct 21
Washington
Memento Mori: Fanthorp Funeral Practices
Memento Mori: Fanthorp Funeral Practices
2 Oct 21
Anderson
Events on 10/09/2021
Focus Weekend - 19th Century Medicine
Focus Weekend - 19th Century Medicine
9 Oct 21
Washington
Events on 10/16/2021
The Ruins of Washington: Archaeology Day at Washington on the Brazos
The Ruins of Washington: Archaeology Day at Washington on the Brazos
16 Oct 21
Washington
Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market
16 Oct 21
Washington
Hands-on-History
Hands-on-History
16 Oct 21
Washington
Events on 10/23/2021
Focus Weekend - Morning Ablutions
Focus Weekend - Morning Ablutions
23 Oct 21
Washington
Events on 10/30/2021
Focus Weekend- Holiday Foods at Home
Focus Weekend- Holiday Foods at Home
30 Oct 21
Washington
Stagecoach Saturday
Stagecoach Saturday
30 Oct 21
Anderson

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.

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Contact Us

Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site
Jon Failor, Complex Manager
936.878.2214 ext. 226
Jon.Failor@thc.texas.gov

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Lydia McAfee
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281.229.2186 (cell)
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