Texas Independence Day Celebration

February 27 & 28

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Jan 2026

Butchering & Curing

Butchering & Curing – 01/10/2026 - 01/11/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Butchering livestock was a very necessary way of life in the mid-19th century. Their main source of meat, pork, has been preserved by drying, salting… Learn More>>


Coffee at Fanthorp Inn

Coffee at Fanthorp Inn – 01/10/2026 - 01/11/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Henry Fanthorp was said to serve a cup of coffee so strong that it could bear up an iron wedge! During this program we will… Learn More>>


Blacksmithing

Blacksmithing – 01/17/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us Saturday, January 17 as we fire up the forge! Watch blacksmithing demonstrations of nail and hardware making in the newly recreated blacksmith shop.… Learn More>>


Crockett Comes to Town

Crockett Comes to Town – 01/24/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

In late January 1836, the Tennessee Mounted Volunteers under William Harrison’s command arrived in Washington on their way to San Antonio and the Alamo. Among… Learn More>>


Huddle 'round the Hearth

Huddle 'round the Hearth – 01/24/2026 - 01/25/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

What do you do on cold days? Some outdoor work must still be done, but there are also indoor tasks like mending clothes or harness… 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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10:00 AM - Winter Blues
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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.” [...]
Winter Blues
01/02/2021 - 01/03/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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 [...]
Events on 12/05/2020
Cooking at the Quarters
5 Dec 20
Washington
Events on 12/19/2020
Holiday Foods at Home
19 Dec 20
Washington
Events on 12/26/2020
Events on 01/02/2021
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.