Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

June 21st

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

May 2025

Before Freedom Came

Before Freedom Came – 05/31/2025 - 06/01/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Soon we’ll celebrate Juneteenth, when 250,000 women, men, and children would see freedom come to Texas! But before freedom came, enslaved women and men, like… Learn More>>


Jun 2025

First Person, First Fridays at Fanthorp Inn

First Person, First Fridays at Fanthorp Inn – 06/06/2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for the first Friday of June for a special tour of the inn given by a historical figure who actually worked or stayed… Learn More>>


Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 06/14/2025 - 06/15/2025
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>>


“Coppers, Tigers & Pharos” Gambling at Fanthorp Inn

“Coppers, Tigers & Pharos” Gambling at Fanthorp Inn – 06/14/2025 - 06/15/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Place your bets! Will you let it ride on the high card or copper your king? Better consult the coffin driver to find out. Stop… Learn More>>


Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

Juneteenth Heritage Celebration – 06/21/2025
10:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Annual Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration will take place on Saturday, June 21st from 10am to 4:30pm on the grounds of Washington… Learn More>>


Jul 2025

Painting & Tidying

Painting & Tidying – 07/05/2025 - 07/06/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wear some old clothes and help us paint the house fence with whitewash, then head over to the barn to help clear the clutter that… Learn More>>


First Person, First Fridays at Fanthorp Inn

First Person, First Fridays at Fanthorp Inn – 07/05/2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for the first Friday of July (moved to Saturday because of Independence Day) for a special tour of the inn given by a… Learn More>>


Kenneth Anderson Gravesite Ceremony at Fanthorp Inn

Kenneth Anderson Gravesite Ceremony at Fanthorp Inn – 07/09/2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am

This year marks the 180th anniversary of the passing of Kenneth Lewis Anderson, the last Vice-President of Texas and our town's namesake. In honor of… Learn More>>


“Amnesty for All Offenses” The 160th Anniversary of Fanthorp’s Pardon

“Amnesty for All Offenses” The 160th Anniversary of Fanthorp’s Pardon – 07/12/2025 - 07/13/2025
10:00 pm - 4:00 pm

We are commemorating the 160th anniversary of the end of the Civil War at the Fanthorp Inn. We'll offer a special tour focused on Henry… Learn More>>


Aug 2025

First Person, First Fridays at Fanthorp Inn

First Person, First Fridays at Fanthorp Inn – 08/01/2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for the first Friday of August for a special tour of the inn given by a historical figure who actually worked or stayed… Learn More>>


 

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Focus Weekend- Winter Blues
01/02/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mental health treatment looked very different in the 1850s than current recommendations. We know Dr. Jones suffered from low spirits throughout his life and found [...]
Focus Weekend- Harness & Tack
01/08/2022 - 01/09/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Though the weather is cold outside, there’s still much work to be done indoors repairing and conditioning leather harness for the next plowing season. Join [...]
Focus Weekend- Winter Blues
01/14/2022 - 01/15/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Though the weather is cold outside, there’s still much work to be done indoors repairing and conditioning leather harness for the next plowing season. Join [...]
“Fried pork, coarse corn bread, & miserable coffee”; Cooking for the Convention
01/15/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Have a taste of Lott’s Tavern, accommodations to the Texas Convention of 1836. Sample common foods served in Texas during the Revolution cooked in a [...]
Focus Weekend- Pins & Needles; Sewing Basics
01/15/2022 - 01/16/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Girl’s Own Book (published in 1834) says, “There is no accomplishment of any kind more desirable…than neatness and skill in the use of a [...]
Special Program - Butchering & Curing
01/22/2022 - 01/23/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This event was originally scheduled for January 8th & 9th but due to the unseasonably warm weather, it has been postponed to Jan. 22nd & [...]
Focus Weekend - Essential Mineral- Salt
01/29/2022 - 01/30/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Essential to good health, common table salt has been prized for hundreds of centuries. Unlike today, salt was not always so readily available, and colonists [...]
Focus Weekend - Cooking in the Quarter
02/05/2022 - 02/06/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Enslaved men and women at Barrington, such as Jerry, Mary, Willis, and Jake, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Cooking a [...]
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8 Jan 22
Washington
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Focus Weekend- Winter Blues
14 Jan 22
Washington
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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.