Texas Independence Day Celebration

February 27 & 28

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

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>>

Mar 2026

Beasts of Burden

Beasts of Burden – 03/14/2026 - 03/15/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Plowing the land was a quintessential 1850s farming skill! Livestock trained to work, such as horses, mules, and oxen, played a vital role in the… Learn More>>

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>>

 

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Cooking at the Quarters
Cooking at the Quarters
12/05/2020 - 12/06/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
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 [...]
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Holiday Foods at Home
Holiday Foods at Home
12/19/2020 - 12/20/2020    
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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Horse High, Bull Strong & Hog Tight
Horse High, Bull Strong & Hog Tight
12/26/2020 - 12/27/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Dr. Jones noted in his journal on Dec. 29, 1847 – “Hired Mr. Bowen… Sent Him with two hands to Cedar Brake to make rails.” [...]
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Winter Blues
Winter Blues
01/02/2021 - 01/03/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Mental health treatment looked very different in the 1850’s than current recommendations. We know Dr. Jones suffered from low spirits throughout his life and found [...]
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Events on 12/05/2020
Cooking at the Quarters
Cooking at the Quarters
5 Dec 20
Washington
Events on 12/19/2020
Holiday Foods at Home
Holiday Foods at Home
19 Dec 20
Washington
Events on 12/26/2020
Horse High, Bull Strong & Hog Tight
Horse High, Bull Strong & Hog Tight
26 Dec 20
Washington
Events on 01/02/2021
Winter Blues
Winter Blues
2 Jan 21
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.

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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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